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Lufthansa Group reshuffles leadership at Edelweiss, Lufthansa City Airlines and Eurowings

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Lufthansa Group will change the leadership of three airlines on Oct. 1, 2026. Edi Wolfensberger, currently Eurowings’ chief operating officer, will become CEO of Edelweiss, succeeding Bernd Bauer, while Michael Kirchner will take over as chief executive of Lufthansa City Airlines.

Discovered 2026-07-31T03:34:19.976468-07:00 | 2026-07-31T03:34:19.976468-07:00

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  • The changes affect three Lufthansa Group airline units, including the group’s Swiss leisure carrier and its newer Lufthansa City operation.
  • Edi Wolfensberger will replace Bernd Bauer after Bauer’s 12-year tenure leading Edelweiss, marking a significant change in the airline’s leadership.
  • Michael Kirchner’s appointment gives Lufthansa City Airlines a new chief executive as the group continues to shape the unit’s role within its airline portfolio.

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