Business Germany's Lufthansa to shut CityLine unit amid fuel costs and strikes Closing the regional subsidiary is part of a strategic plan that Lufthansa has accelerated, citing higher jet fuel prices and escalating labour strikes. 16/04/2026
Travel News German pilots’ union announces further strikes at Lufthansa this week The latest round of strike action continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty. 15/04/2026
Business TAP sale: Air France-KLM submits non-binding bid as deadline looms The deadline for submitting bids for the privatisation of the national airline TAP Air Portugal is this Thursday. The Portuguese government expects to receive three bids. 02/04/2026
Germany Lufthansa strike forces mass flight cancellations across Germany Lufthansa did not specify how many flights would be cancelled but said it expects extensive disruptions. The airline's cargo division and regional subsidiary CityLine are also affected. 12/02/2026
Germany Lufthansa tightens rules for carriage of power banks inside the cabin After a fire broke out due to a power bank in an overhead compartment on a South Korean Air Busan aircraft in January 2025, airlines are taking action to minimise risks. Germany's Lufthansa is leading the charge in Europe. 18/01/2026
Travel News Which airline has been crowned the best in Europe? Lufthansa has been crowned Europe’s best airline 13 times since the start of the World Travel Awards, maintaining a continuous winning streak from 2011 to 2016. 29/10/2025
Business Air France-KLM to take majority control of Scandinavian airline SAS The Franco-Dutch airline is looking for consolidation options to help it compete with rivals. 04/07/2025
Earth News European aviation emissions ‘spiralling out of control’, report warns Expanding the scope of key legislation would not only curb plane emissions, but could generate billions for the green transition, new analysis shows. 01/05/2025
Earth News Inside the NGO taking on the biggest greenwashers in Germany For three years, DUH has been taking companies to court for dubious advertising claims about climate neutrality. 12/04/2025
Business IAG emerges as major contender for stake in Portuguese airline TAP A number of aviation firms, including Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, have also shown interest in the Portuguese carrier but BA owner, IAG, is widely viewed by analysts as the frontrunner. 24/01/2025
EuroVerify Video of German pilot fired for refusing to spray chemtrails is satire Social media users are sharing a spoof news package in which a former Lufthansa pilot is suing the company for unfair dismissal after he refused to release chemtrails over the public. 10/12/2024
Business Lufthansa reaches deal to secure stake in Italy's ITA Airways The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has revealed that it has reached a deal with Germany's Lufthansa Group for a 49% stake in ITA Airways. 12/11/2024
Business Alitalia to lay off more than 2,000 remaining staff as end nears Italian media reports earlier said merger talks with Lufthansa had stalled after Italian authorities refused Lufthansa's suggestions to adjust the price for a 41% stake in Alitalia successor ITA Airways. 11/11/2024
Business Lufthansa Group reports stronger earnings after healthy summer travel Lufthansa Group has announced an increase in revenue for the past quarter, boosted by robust summer travel demand. However, cost surges and delays in aircraft deliveries continued to affect the group. 29/10/2024
Moments Could first class flights soon be a thing of the past? While numerous airlines are saying goodbye to first class, some - especially in Europe - are investing more heavily than ever into the luxury cabins. 17/10/2024
Germany US fines Lufthansa €3.6m over treatment of Jewish passengers The group of 128 passengers were denied boarding on a flight in Frankfurt in 2022 after flying to Germany from New York. 16/10/2024