Lufthansa (LH) parked 6 Boeing 747-400s at Twente Airport (ENS) near Enschede in the Netherlands during the 2020 COVID-19 downturn. The airport could handle their landings, but its certificate did not allow them to take off.
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Lufthansa will restore six international routes and launch a new Munich-Rovaniemi service between October 2026 and March 2027, expanding its networks across Asia and Europe.
Lufthansa plans to transfer up to eight Airbus A350-900s to TAP Air Portugal from 2030, expand its fleet to 117 aircraft by 2035 and strengthen its South American network through Lisbon and Porto.
Lufthansa (LH) will launch its first Airbus A350-1000 passenger flight from Munich Airport (MUC) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on December 3, 2026, following the aircraft’s expected arrival from Toulouse in mid-November.
Lufthansa Cargo will launch its 2026/2027 winter schedule on October 25, offering 88 freighter routes to 40 destinations worldwide.
Lufthansa A380 pilots questioned a 17-minute wait at SFO, citing fuel costs and air traffic control coordination issues.
Lufthansa Group is expected to beat Air France-KLM in Portugal’s airline privatization race, with an all-cash offer reportedly securing its position to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal.
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 performs a go-around at LAX after a near tail strike, lands safely and delays its return flight.
Ryanair (FR) has accused Lufthansa (LH) and Air France (AF) of using European Union ownership regulations to challenge its operating licence, escalating a dispute between low-cost and traditional airlines.
Lufthansa Group will significantly expand its Japan network for the Summer 2027 schedule, responding to stronger demand with new and restored services.