Lufthansa (LH) will retire its historic flight number LH1 from the summer 2026 schedule, ending a decades-long tradition linked to its earliest daily service.
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Air India (AI) and Lufthansa (LH) Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework for an expanded joint business partnership between India and Europe.
Lufthansa expands its Allegris Business Class cabin on Boeing 787-9 flights from Frankfurt, adding new global routes and premium seating options starting April 2026.
Lufthansa’s Airbus A380 cabin upgrade improves Business Class comfort but reduces seat capacity and onboard crew numbers, adding pressure amid ongoing labor tensions.
Lufthansa flights face major disruption as pilots and cabin crew stage a coordinated strike across Germany, grounding services and affecting thousands of travelers.
Frankfurt saw a key expansion of the Lufthansa Group’s short-haul strategy as Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) officially opened a new operating base at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on February 9, 2026.
Lufthansa faces major disruption as pilots launch a one-day strike over pension disputes, threatening widespread cancellations across Germany and potential compensation claims for affected passengers.
Lufthansa is launching its largest long haul service transformation, replacing 187 million onboard items while upgrading meals, cabins, and passenger comfort across all travel classes starting in 2026.
Emirates has reserved Berlin airport slots for planned Boeing 777 flights from Dubai, signaling confidence despite pending approval.
Lufthansa is retrofitting its Airbus A380 fleet with new Thompson Business Class seats, adding aisle access, privacy features, and improved comfort through 2027.