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Condor files EU court challenge to Lufthansa–ITA Airways merger approval

German leisure airline Condor filed a legal challenge at the EU’s General Court on May 21, seeking to annul the European Commission’s decision to approve the Lufthansa–ITA Airways merger. The move adds fresh legal uncertainty to the planned consolidation of two major European carriers.

2025-05-29T07:55:31.489335-07:00

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ITA Airways Approved for Star Alliance Integration, Entry in 2026

2025-04-02T03:30:37.185647-07:00

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Lufthansa Group Maintains Positive Outlook Despite Q1 2025 Airline Losses

2025-04-29T01:03:43.728255-07:00

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Lufthansa Faces Aircraft Shortage Amid B777X Delays

2025-03-31T01:00:04.377813-07:00

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Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways Launch South America–Rome Bellyhold Service Lufthansa Cargo has started marketing bellyhold capacity across ITA Airways’ network, adding Rome Fiumicino as its fifth Southern Europe hub. The first four flights carrying shipments from Buenos Aires, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro landed this week, expanding South America–Europe connectivity.

2025-06-18T11:03:14.688883-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways Launch South America–Rome Bellyhold Service

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Lufthansa suspends Kazakhstan routes in 2025/26 winter schedule over fleet constraints Lufthansa will suspend services to Kazakhstan during the 2025/26 winter season as fleet shortages force capacity to be redirected toward core intercontinental long-haul markets. Delivery delays and maintenance backlogs are straining the German carrier’s network planning ahead of next winter.

2025-06-09T01:00:50.514840-07:00

Lufthansa suspends Kazakhstan routes in 2025/26 winter schedule over fleet constraints

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Edelweiss Launches Twice-Weekly A340-300 Zurich–Seattle Seasonal Service Lufthansa Group leisure unit Edelweiss has inaugurated twice-weekly seasonal A340-300 flights between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The service, running through mid-September, marks the airline’s fourth US destination and Seattle’s 11th nonstop link to Europe, with 314 seats across three classes.

2025-06-03T08:10:59.841376-07:00

Edelweiss Launches Twice-Weekly A340-300 Zurich–Seattle Seasonal Service

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Condor files EU court challenge to Lufthansa–ITA Airways merger approval German leisure airline Condor filed a legal challenge at the EU’s General Court on May 21, seeking to annul the European Commission’s decision to approve the Lufthansa–ITA Airways merger. The move adds fresh legal uncertainty to the planned consolidation of two major European carriers.

2025-05-29T07:55:31.489335-07:00

Condor files EU court challenge to Lufthansa–ITA Airways merger approval

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Lufthansa’s Short-Haul Business Class Remains Europe’s Benchmark Lufthansa’s intra-European business class offering continues to set the standard for short-haul premium travel, delivering consistent service, seating and lounge access across routes. A review of four flights reveals how the carrier maintains its edge amid industry upgrades.

2025-05-26T09:17:17.433827-07:00

Lufthansa’s Short-Haul Business Class Remains Europe’s Benchmark

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Lufthansa Delays A340-600 Retirement to First Half of 2026 Lufthansa has postponed the planned retirement of its Airbus A340-600 fleet to the first half of 2026, extending the four-engine model's operational life by approximately a year. The move secures additional widebody capacity as the carrier navigates delivery delays and refines its 2025/26 winter network plan.

2025-05-26T07:54:53.389510-07:00

Lufthansa Delays A340-600 Retirement to First Half of 2026

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Luxair Files Legal Challenge to Lufthansa–ITA Airways Merger Approval at EU General Court Luxair has filed legal action at the EU’s General Court to annul the European Commission’s decision approving the merger between Lufthansa and ITA Airways. The Luxembourg-based carrier contests the antitrust ruling that cleared the deal, marking a fresh legal hurdle for the tie-up of two major European airlines.

2025-05-23T20:38:34.278033-07:00

Luxair Files Legal Challenge to Lufthansa–ITA Airways Merger Approval at EU General Court

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Lufthansa and Air France-KLM Abandon Air Europa Stake Talks Over Valuation Dispute Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM have called off negotiations to acquire a stake in Spain’s Air Europa after failing to agree on a valuation with the Hidalgo family. The breakdown ends months of competitive bids and halts planned consolidation of transatlantic hubs.

2025-05-22T06:46:06.216894-07:00

Lufthansa and Air France-KLM Abandon Air Europa Stake Talks Over Valuation Dispute

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