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Are free flight upgrades real or just in the movies?

From ice-cream sundae carts to mimosas and warm nuts, the perks of first class taste better when they’re free.

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What does the Iran airspace closure mean for air travel?

Diversions can add hours to journey times for passengers.

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Turbulence set to continue at Lufthansa over the next few months

The airline has launched a turnaround programme that will focus on raising revenue, improving productivity and enhancing customer experience.

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Up, up and away! Lufthansa secures EU nod to buy stake in ITA Airways

The European Union says that a merger between the two airlines will not breach antitrust rules.

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This European airline is the latest to charge an environmental fee

it is one of the first in Europe to introduce a fee like this but it could be a sign of things to come from other airlines.

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Inside Germany’s new airline launching this June

Germany's new airline launches this month. Here’s where it will fly to.

Business

Lufthansa close to getting go-ahead for Italy's ITA Airways deal

Lufthansa wants the move to strengthen its position in Europe's fast-growing aviation market. It has assured the EU that the takeover will not have adverse effects on fair competition on long-haul routes.

Europe News

Trade unions push Brussels to approve Lufthansa’s €325m ITA buy

EU antitrust officials are worried the takeover of the former Alitalia fleet could raise prices and cut choice on flights to central Europe and the US.

Business

Lufthansa sees losses extend in Q1 weighed down by strikes

Despite a disappointing first quarter, the airline expects a record summer boosted by leisure as well as business travellers, leading to more plans to expand the company’s long-haul routes.

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Love luxury travel? Fly first class with these airlines

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Travel chaos in Germany as new strikes announced

Airport and rail workers have announced walkouts, just days after similar strikes caused disruption across Germany.

Business

First post-pandemic dividend for Lufthansa as profits soar

Europe's biggest airline says 2023 provided the third-best financial result in the history of the group.

Germany

Millions of travellers stuck as transport union members strike

Rail and air workers' unions are threatening to resort to even more disruptive striking tactics in the future.

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Frankfurt and Hamburg: No departures from major airports due to strike

How to find out if your flight or train is cancelled and how to rebook or get a refund.

Germany

Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights as staff strike at 5 airports

The ground staff's union is calling for a 12.5 per cent pay raise, or at least €500 more per month for nearly 25,000 employees

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Lufthansa ground staff at major German airports to strike on Wednesday

Passengers will be informed of cancellations from 4pm today.

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This airport is using biometric technology to make check-in faster

Frankfurt airport hopes to slash queuing times by becoming the first in Europe to open up biometric check-in for all passengers.

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Europe is getting a new airline in 2024

The regional carrier will operate from the Munich and Frankfurt airports where many of Lufthansa’s long-haul flights depart.

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Airline takes unusual step of demanding €120,000 over climate protest

Last Generation activists face thousands in damages after glueing themselves to German runways.

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Pilot ‘accidentally’ draws penis shape in the sky after being diverted

Officials claimed it was accidental saying the aircraft tried to land twice but was diverted due to high winds.