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ECJ confirms Lufthansa’s €6bn COVID recapitalisation breached EU state-aid rules, crushing carrier bid to restore approval

The European Court of Justice has upheld the annulment of Germany’s €6 billion COVID-era recapitalisation of Deutsche Lufthansa, finding the regulatory approval void for breaching EU competition rules. Lufthansa’s legal challenge has now been definitively rejected, ending a long-running case.

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

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Lufthansa returns first of eight retrofitted Airbus A380s with revamped Business Class on Munich–Los Angeles

2026-04-23T02:49:44.102253-07:00

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Lufthansa Group to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights this summer through October to offset jet-fuel volatility

2026-04-21T08:11:10.883808-07:00

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Lufthansa accelerates cost cuts: shuts down CityLine early and reshuffles fleet amid fuel surge and strikes

2026-04-16T05:22:27.717178-07:00

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ECJ confirms Lufthansa’s €6bn COVID recapitalisation breached EU state-aid rules, crushing carrier bid to restore approval The European Court of Justice has upheld the annulment of Germany’s €6 billion COVID-era recapitalisation of Deutsche Lufthansa, finding the regulatory approval void for breaching EU competition rules. Lufthansa’s legal challenge has now been definitively rejected, ending a long-running case.

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

ECJ confirms Lufthansa’s €6bn COVID recapitalisation breached EU state-aid rules, crushing carrier bid to restore approval

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Lufthansa returns first of eight retrofitted Airbus A380s with revamped Business Class on Munich–Los Angeles Lufthansa has put its first reconfigured Airbus A380 (D-AIMC) back into commercial service after a more-than-two-month retrofit at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden. The aircraft launched its inaugural refitted passenger flight from Munich to Los Angeles and marks the start of an eight-jet cabin modernization program scheduled to finish by 2027.

2026-04-23T02:49:44.102253-07:00

Lufthansa returns first of eight retrofitted Airbus A380s with revamped Business Class on Munich–Los Angeles

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Lufthansa Group to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights this summer through October to offset jet-fuel volatility Lufthansa Group will remove about 20,000 short-haul departures scheduled through October, trimming European summer capacity and re-centering demand around its six hubs. The carrier cites jet-fuel cost inflation—fuel costs have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict—and targets “unprofitable” routes to protect margins.

2026-04-21T08:11:10.883808-07:00

Lufthansa Group to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights this summer through October to offset jet-fuel volatility

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Lufthansa marks 100 years with “Hangar One” visitor centre at Frankfurt Airport Lufthansa Group is celebrating its centenary with the official opening of “Hangar One,” a new conference and visitor center at Frankfurt Airport. The launch ceremony featured remarks by German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, aligning the milestone with the airline’s planned 2026 anniversary programme dating back to its 1926 origins and maiden flights.

2026-04-17T12:17:39.711734-07:00

Lufthansa marks 100 years with “Hangar One” visitor centre at Frankfurt Airport

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Lufthansa accelerates cost cuts: shuts down CityLine early and reshuffles fleet amid fuel surge and strikes Deutsche Lufthansa says it is ending operations at its regional subsidiary CityLine, citing sharp jet-fuel price increases and industrial action. The group is also reducing network capacity within Lufthansa Airlines and accelerating fleet renewal to retire older, less fuel-efficient aircraft. In parallel, nine additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft are being allocated to Discover Airlines.

2026-04-16T05:22:27.717178-07:00

Lufthansa accelerates cost cuts: shuts down CityLine early and reshuffles fleet amid fuel surge and strikes

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Airbus confirms Airspace launch partners for A220 with Air Canada and Lufthansa; Qantas added At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, Airbus said it will roll out the Airspace inflight cabin across the A220 with launch customers including Air Canada, Lufthansa and Qantas. Airbus also outlined a reconfigurable economy layout, including a designated personal wheelchair position with a companion seat option.

2026-04-14T06:39:49.148083-07:00

Airbus confirms Airspace launch partners for A220 with Air Canada and Lufthansa; Qantas added

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Lufthansa strike escalates: pilots’ and cabin crew action extends four-day cancellations and exposes fuel-shortage risk Lufthansa says a continuing strike action affecting pilots and cabin crew is driving hundreds of cancellations, with its mainline and CityLine operations hit again on the second day. The group is warning of potentially long-lasting kerosene shortages and is preparing fleet cuts, while European airlines respond with schedule changes and surcharges.

2026-04-13T20:39:34.244527-07:00

Lufthansa strike escalates: pilots’ and cabin crew action extends four-day cancellations and exposes fuel-shortage risk

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Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik and Designworks (BMW Group company) are unveiling “The BOW,” a modular narrowbody VIP cabin concept designed for sports teams and corporate groups. The layout supports up to 28 passengers in configurable suites and integrates next-generation cabin-management systems.

2026-04-13T04:07:24.122802-07:00

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers

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ECJ confirms Lufthansa’s €6bn COVID recapitalisation breached EU state-aid rules, crushing carrier bid to restore approval

Lufthansa returns first of eight retrofitted Airbus A380s with revamped Business Class on Munich–Los Angeles

Lufthansa Group to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights this summer through October to offset jet-fuel volatility

Lufthansa accelerates cost cuts: shuts down CityLine early and reshuffles fleet amid fuel surge and strikes

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