Lufthansa CEO set for Rome to discuss ITA deal - report Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr is heading to Rome to discuss taking a planned stake in ITA Airways, Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti was quoted as saying by Ansa news agency today. Business • 25 May 23
Lufthansa CEO set for Rome to discuss ITA deal - report Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr is heading to Rome to discuss taking a planned stake in ITA Airways, Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti was quoted as saying by Ansa news agency today. Business • 25 May 23
European airlines call for prevention of more strikes European airlines are calling on the European Commission to take more action to mitigate the impact of strikes on travel this summer, trade group Airlines for Europe (A4E) said in a statement today. Business • 16 May 23
European airlines call for prevention of more strikes European airlines are calling on the European Commission to take more action to mitigate the impact of strikes on travel this summer, trade group Airlines for Europe (A4E) said in a statement today. Business • 16 May 23
Ryanair wins challenge against Lufthansa state bailout The European Court of Justice has overturned a €6 billion bailout of Lufthansa by the German government during the Covid pandemic following a complaint by Ryanair. Business • 10 May 23
Ryanair wins challenge against Lufthansa state bailout The European Court of Justice has overturned a €6 billion bailout of Lufthansa by the German government during the Covid pandemic following a complaint by Ryanair. Business • 10 May 23
Lufthansa sees earnings boost from strong summer travel German airline group Deutsche Lufthansa said it expected strong demand for holiday travel this summer to fill seats on its planes and help it reach its full-year targets. Business • 03 May 23
Lufthansa sees earnings boost from strong summer travel German airline group Deutsche Lufthansa said it expected strong demand for holiday travel this summer to fill seats on its planes and help it reach its full-year targets. Business • 03 May 23
Lufthansa earnings rebound as it flags further gains Germany's Lufthansa has returned to what it called a "clearly positive result" for 2022 as air travel bounced back and said it expected an significant improvement in earnings this year. Business • 03 Mar 23
Lufthansa earnings rebound as it flags further gains Germany's Lufthansa has returned to what it called a "clearly positive result" for 2022 as air travel bounced back and said it expected an significant improvement in earnings this year. Business • 03 Mar 23
Lufthansa IT fault strands thousands of passengers Thousands of passengers worldwide were stranded after an IT fault at Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa caused flight delays and disruption at airlines across the group. Business • 15 Feb 23
Lufthansa IT fault strands thousands of passengers Thousands of passengers worldwide were stranded after an IT fault at Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa caused flight delays and disruption at airlines across the group. Business • 15 Feb 23
Lufthansa bids for ITA stake to revive Italy's airline German carrier Lufthansa said it had offered to buy an minority stake in ITA Airways, betting on reviving the loss-making successor to Italy's Alitalia and expanding its footprint in Europe. Business • 19 Jan 23
Lufthansa bids for ITA stake to revive Italy's airline German carrier Lufthansa said it had offered to buy an minority stake in ITA Airways, betting on reviving the loss-making successor to Italy's Alitalia and expanding its footprint in Europe. Business • 19 Jan 23
Lufthansa bids for stake in Italian airline ITA German carrier Lufthansahas said it has offered to buy an initial minority stake in ITA Airways, Italy's state-owned successor to Alitalia. Business • 18 Jan 23
Lufthansa bids for stake in Italian airline ITA German carrier Lufthansahas said it has offered to buy an initial minority stake in ITA Airways, Italy's state-owned successor to Alitalia. Business • 18 Jan 23
Italy sets course for ITA Airways stake sale - sources Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to sign off on a decree to sell an initial minority stake in ITA Airways, in a move aimed at starting a full privatisation of the state-owned carrier, three sources told Reuters today. Business • 21 Dec 22
Italy sets course for ITA Airways stake sale - sources Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to sign off on a decree to sell an initial minority stake in ITA Airways, in a move aimed at starting a full privatisation of the state-owned carrier, three sources told Reuters today. Business • 21 Dec 22
Lufthansa raises 2022 profit forecast, shares rise Lufthansa expects to achieve adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of around €1.5 billion in 2022, the German flag carrier said in a statement today. Business • 13 Dec 22
Lufthansa raises 2022 profit forecast, shares rise Lufthansa expects to achieve adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of around €1.5 billion in 2022, the German flag carrier said in a statement today. Business • 13 Dec 22
ITA and Lufthansa bosses meet ahead of possible sale ITA Airways Chairman Antonino Turicchi met Lufthansa chief executive Carsten Spohr this week as Italy's government aims to sign a preliminary agreement for the sale of the Italian carrier by the end of the year, Corriere della Sera reported today. Business • 09 Dec 22
ITA and Lufthansa bosses meet ahead of possible sale ITA Airways Chairman Antonino Turicchi met Lufthansa chief executive Carsten Spohr this week as Italy's government aims to sign a preliminary agreement for the sale of the Italian carrier by the end of the year, Corriere della Sera reported today. Business • 09 Dec 22
Eurowings to double fleet at Berlin airport Eurowings is doubling its fleet at Berlin's airport and expanding its flight programme, said the Lufthansa subsidiary's head Jens Bischof today, filling a gap left by rivals EasyJet and Ryanair at the German capital's airport. Business • 21 Nov 22
Eurowings to double fleet at Berlin airport Eurowings is doubling its fleet at Berlin's airport and expanding its flight programme, said the Lufthansa subsidiary's head Jens Bischof today, filling a gap left by rivals EasyJet and Ryanair at the German capital's airport. Business • 21 Nov 22
Lufthansa forecasts strong air travel demand Germany's Lufthansa gave an upbeat forecast for air travel today, saying it expected demand to remain strong, with high average yields, as holidaymakers splash out on tickets. Business • 27 Oct 22
Lufthansa forecasts strong air travel demand Germany's Lufthansa gave an upbeat forecast for air travel today, saying it expected demand to remain strong, with high average yields, as holidaymakers splash out on tickets. Business • 27 Oct 22
Thousands of passengers affected by Eurowings strike Pilots at Lufthansa's Eurowings began a three-day strike over working hours, their union said, affecting tens of thousands of the budget airline's passengers today. Business • 17 Oct 22
Thousands of passengers affected by Eurowings strike Pilots at Lufthansa's Eurowings began a three-day strike over working hours, their union said, affecting tens of thousands of the budget airline's passengers today. Business • 17 Oct 22
Lufthansa and pilots' union in strike truce, pay rise German pilots at flagship carrier Lufthansa have agreed not to strike until the middle of 2023 under an initial wage dispute agreement that includes a €980 pay rise, both sides said today. Business • 12 Sep 22
Lufthansa and pilots' union in strike truce, pay rise German pilots at flagship carrier Lufthansa have agreed not to strike until the middle of 2023 under an initial wage dispute agreement that includes a €980 pay rise, both sides said today. Business • 12 Sep 22
Lufthansa and pilots reach wage deal, strike averted Lufthansa and the German pilots' union VC have reached an agreement in their wage dispute, a VC spokesperson said. Business • 06 Sep 22
Lufthansa and pilots reach wage deal, strike averted Lufthansa and the German pilots' union VC have reached an agreement in their wage dispute, a VC spokesperson said. Business • 06 Sep 22
Lufthansa pilots stage strike in wage dispute Pilots at Lufthansa walked out today, forcing the German airline to cancel hundreds of flights and leave holidaymakers stranded. Business • 02 Sep 22
Lufthansa pilots stage strike in wage dispute Pilots at Lufthansa walked out today, forcing the German airline to cancel hundreds of flights and leave holidaymakers stranded. Business • 02 Sep 22
Lufthansa to cancel 800 flights on Friday due to strike Germany's Lufthansa said it will have to cancel 800 flights tomorrow, likely affecting 130,000 passengers, after the pilots' union announced a one-day strike. Business • 01 Sep 22
Lufthansa to cancel 800 flights on Friday due to strike Germany's Lufthansa said it will have to cancel 800 flights tomorrow, likely affecting 130,000 passengers, after the pilots' union announced a one-day strike. Business • 01 Sep 22
Lufthansa pilots reject wage offer, could go on strike Pilots at Lufthansa have rejected a wage offer by Germany's flagship carrier and could go on strike anytime, union VC said, as a dispute over pay continues. Business • 26 Aug 22
Lufthansa pilots reject wage offer, could go on strike Pilots at Lufthansa have rejected a wage offer by Germany's flagship carrier and could go on strike anytime, union VC said, as a dispute over pay continues. Business • 26 Aug 22
Lufthansa pilots reject wage offer, could go on strike Pilots at Lufthansa have rejected a wage offer by Germany's flagship carrier and could go on strike anytime, union VC said today, as a dispute over pay continues. Business • 25 Aug 22
Lufthansa pilots reject wage offer, could go on strike Pilots at Lufthansa have rejected a wage offer by Germany's flagship carrier and could go on strike anytime, union VC said today, as a dispute over pay continues. Business • 25 Aug 22
Lufthansa ground staff agree pay deal after strike Ground staff of Germany's Lufthansa and management have reached a pay deal after a third round of negotiations, averting further walkouts during the busy summer travel season, labour union Verdi and the carrier said. Business • 05 Aug 22
Lufthansa ground staff agree pay deal after strike Ground staff of Germany's Lufthansa and management have reached a pay deal after a third round of negotiations, averting further walkouts during the busy summer travel season, labour union Verdi and the carrier said. Business • 05 Aug 22
Lufthansa to limit flight offerings in Q3 amid chaos Germany's Lufthansa said today it would offer only around 80% of pre-crisis passenger capacity in the third quarter, less than previously planned, amid staffing shortages at airports and airlines. Business • 04 Aug 22
Lufthansa to limit flight offerings in Q3 amid chaos Germany's Lufthansa said today it would offer only around 80% of pre-crisis passenger capacity in the third quarter, less than previously planned, amid staffing shortages at airports and airlines. Business • 04 Aug 22
Lufthansa ground staff start walkout in Germany Ground staff at Deutsche Lufthansa went on strike early today, prompting the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights and adding to travel disruptions during the busy summer travel season. Business • 27 Jul 22
Lufthansa ground staff start walkout in Germany Ground staff at Deutsche Lufthansa went on strike early today, prompting the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights and adding to travel disruptions during the busy summer travel season. Business • 27 Jul 22
Lufthansa cancels over 1,000 flights Deutsche Lufthansa said it was cancelling more than 1,000 flights ahead of a one-day walkout by ground staff scheduled for Wednesday, just as families across Germany head off on their summer holidays. Business • 26 Jul 22
Lufthansa cancels over 1,000 flights Deutsche Lufthansa said it was cancelling more than 1,000 flights ahead of a one-day walkout by ground staff scheduled for Wednesday, just as families across Germany head off on their summer holidays. Business • 26 Jul 22
Lufthansa ground staff to strike over 9.5% pay claim Ground staff at Deutsche Lufthansa will stage a one-day strike on Wednesday in pursuit of a 9.5% pay claim, adding to travel disruption during the busy summer travel season. Business • 25 Jul 22
Lufthansa ground staff to strike over 9.5% pay claim Ground staff at Deutsche Lufthansa will stage a one-day strike on Wednesday in pursuit of a 9.5% pay claim, adding to travel disruption during the busy summer travel season. Business • 25 Jul 22
