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Eurowings taps SunExpress chief Max Kownatzki as CEO and chairman, effective 1 Feb 2026

Eurowings has appointed Max Kownatzki — CEO of SunExpress for almost six years — as its new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board, effective 1 February 2026. He succeeds Jens Bischof after leading SunExpress through a year of record revenues and expanded UK and Ireland operations.

2025-12-11T02:48:23.012782-08:00

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Lufthansa pilots approve potential strike as shares tumble 7% amid 4,000-job cuts and ambitious profit targets

2025-10-02T03:22:35.123202-07:00

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Jens Fehlinger Named New CEO of Swiss, Effective October 2024

2024-06-28T05:52:56.167273-07:00

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Lufthansa City Airlines to Launch with Munich-Birmingham Route on June 26, 2024

2024-04-23T07:57:37.613421-07:00

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Eurowings taps SunExpress chief Max Kownatzki as CEO and chairman, effective 1 Feb 2026 Eurowings has appointed Max Kownatzki — CEO of SunExpress for almost six years — as its new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board, effective 1 February 2026. He succeeds Jens Bischof after leading SunExpress through a year of record revenues and expanded UK and Ireland operations.

2025-12-11T02:48:23.012782-08:00

Eurowings taps SunExpress chief Max Kownatzki as CEO and chairman, effective 1 Feb 2026

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Lufthansa to move half of its narrowbody fleet into group subsidiaries in major restructure Lufthansa will transfer roughly half of its narrowbody fleet to group subsidiaries as part of a major restructuring. The move reallocates single‑aisle aircraft and operations within the group, materially reshaping short‑haul capacity, fleet deployment and commercial planning across its network.

2025-10-21T00:13:21.823396-07:00

Lufthansa to move half of its narrowbody fleet into group subsidiaries in major restructure

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Lufthansa pilots approve potential strike as shares tumble 7% amid 4,000-job cuts and ambitious profit targets Lufthansa shares plunged about 7% after pilots voted to approve potential strike action, while analysts raised doubts about the group’s midterm profit targets. Management has announced a sweeping efficiency push including plans to cut roughly 4,000 administrative roles and reorganise long‑haul fleets and brands.

2025-10-02T03:22:35.123202-07:00

Lufthansa pilots approve potential strike as shares tumble 7% amid 4,000-job cuts and ambitious profit targets

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Lufthansa CityLine to retire CRJ900s and A319s by Q1 2027, prompting regional fleet overhaul Lufthansa CityLine will retire its Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets and Airbus A319s by Q1 2027, initiating a regional fleet overhaul. The move removes a tranche of short‑haul capacity on a defined timeline and will require schedule, maintenance and capacity reallocation across the carrier's regional network.

2025-09-24T00:23:10.264702-07:00

Lufthansa CityLine to retire CRJ900s and A319s by Q1 2027, prompting regional fleet overhaul

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Lufthansa City Airlines to Acquire Additional Heathrow Slots Lufthansa City Airlines has agreed to acquire additional landing and takeoff slots at London Heathrow from an undisclosed seller, bolstering its capacity ahead of the winter schedule and deepening its presence at the UK’s busiest airport.

2025-08-04T01:03:26.326512-07:00

Lufthansa City Airlines to Acquire Additional Heathrow Slots

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Lufthansa City Airlines Expands Fleet with First New Airbus A320neo Lufthansa City Airlines has received its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, featuring the new Airspace cabin with enlarged overhead compartments. This delivery brings the fleet to four A320neos and marks a significant step in expanding its short-haul European network and enhancing competitiveness against budget rivals.

2025-04-09T03:08:42.512784-07:00

Lufthansa City Airlines Expands Fleet with First New Airbus A320neo

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Lufthansa Unions Ufo and VC Plan Strikes at Discover Airlines Unions UFO and VC announced coordinated strike actions on August 15 at Lufthansa's Discover Airlines, contesting a new labor deal negotiated by rival union Verdi. Pilots and flight attendants are uniting to push for competing contracts.

2024-08-14T06:38:05.681777-07:00

Lufthansa Unions Ufo and VC Plan Strikes at Discover Airlines

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Jens Fehlinger Named New CEO of Swiss, Effective October 2024 Jens Fehlinger, currently head of Lufthansa City Airlines, will succeed Dieter Vranckx as CEO of Swiss International Air Lines on 1 October 2024. Vranckx will join the Lufthansa Group Executive Board on 1 July 2024.

2024-06-28T05:52:56.167273-07:00

Jens Fehlinger Named New CEO of Swiss, Effective October 2024

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Eurowings taps SunExpress chief Max Kownatzki as CEO and chairman, effective 1 Feb 2026

Lufthansa pilots approve potential strike as shares tumble 7% amid 4,000-job cuts and ambitious profit targets

Jens Fehlinger Named New CEO of Swiss, Effective October 2024

Lufthansa City Airlines to Launch with Munich-Birmingham Route on June 26, 2024

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