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.
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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 Boeing 747-8 performs a go-around at LAX after a near tail strike, lands safely and delays its return flight.
Lufthansa Group will significantly expand its Japan network for the Summer 2027 schedule, responding to stronger demand with new and restored services.
A Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 diverted to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) on September 26 after a passenger’s power bank overheated and caught fire during a flight from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Lisbon.
Lufthansa flight LH470 from Frankfurt to Toronto diverted to Manchester after a burning odour was detected on board. The Boeing 747-400 landed safely, while passengers reported failed lavatory lights, a loss of the in-flight entertainment system and possible smoke in the cabin.
Lufthansa faced widespread attention after a public X exchange with a passenger over an allegedly unpaid compensation claim went viral.
Lufthansa Group orders 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft to boost capacity, efficiency and fleet modernization from the early 2030s.