The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a $4 million penalty on Lufthansa (LH) for discriminating against Jewish passengers in May 2022.
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Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr has identified Lufthansa as the “problem child” within the company’s diverse airline portfolio.
Lufthansa (LH) has resumed its direct, nonstop route between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg, and Munich (MUC) after a 17-year hiatus
Lufthansa (LH) Group, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and ITA Airways (AZ) have welcomed the EU Commission’s approval under competition law.
Today (May 13, 2024) at Brussels Airport (BRU), the Lufthansa Group conveyed a resounding message advocating for a robust Europe.
Lufthansa Airlines (LH) is bracing for further delays in delivering its initial Boeing 777-9 aircraft, with CEO Jens Ritter indicating that the first one is not expected until 2026
ITA Airways (AZ) and Lufthansa (LH) are prepared to offer a “substantial” package of slots at Linate airport, allowing a competing carrier to enter on some short-haul routes in Rome (FCO) and Milan (MXP), transferring traffic rights, and even guaranteeing to the EU Antitrust a “freeze” of fares on intercontinental flights between Italy and North America.
Lufthansa (LH) announced on Wednesday the suspension of its flights to Tehran (IKA), citing concerns over the heightened tensions in the Middle East.
The expense of €250 million surpassed Steenbergen’s initial estimate provided during the company’s financial presentation at the beginning of March, more than double the anticipated cost.
Amidst Lufthansa’s celebration of its recent title, more employees are joining strike actions at airports nationwide. The Independent Cabin Crew Organisation (UFO) union called for cabin crew to strike on March 12 and 13, with around 20,000 employees participating.