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Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group Designworks debut “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin for up to 28 passengers

At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik and Designworks (BMW Group) unveiled “The BOW,” a reconfigurable narrowbody cabin concept for VIP groups, corporate travel, and sports teams. The modular suites target up to 28 passengers using configurable layouts and an integrated next-generation cabin management system.

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

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UFO calls April 10 one‑day strike; majority of Lufthansa flights from Germany canceled

2026-04-09T00:58:35.088247-07:00

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Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa submit non‑binding bids for minority stake in TAP as IAG withdraws

2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00

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ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, unlocking full reciprocity and lounge access

2026-03-31T04:41:24.951851-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group Designworks debut “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin for up to 28 passengers At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik and Designworks (BMW Group) unveiled “The BOW,” a reconfigurable narrowbody cabin concept for VIP groups, corporate travel, and sports teams. The modular suites target up to 28 passengers using configurable layouts and an integrated next-generation cabin management system.

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

Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group Designworks debut “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin for up to 28 passengers

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UFO calls April 10 one‑day strike; majority of Lufthansa flights from Germany canceled Lufthansa cabin crew union UFO has called a one‑day strike on April 10 expected to cancel the majority of flights departing Germany during the busy Easter return period, hitting mainline Lufthansa and Lufthansa CityLine operations. The Group will deploy Discover, Eurowings and other carriers to operate some services.

2026-04-09T00:58:35.088247-07:00

UFO calls April 10 one‑day strike; majority of Lufthansa flights from Germany canceled

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Lufthansa cabin crew challenge tax decree that sharply raises cost of standby 'non‑rev' flight benefits Lufthansa cabin crew are seeking to overturn a new German tax decree that sharply increases taxation of standby 'non‑rev' employee travel, transforming near‑free or heavily discounted concessions into materially costly trips. Unions say the change erodes a longstanding staff perk and merits legal challenge.

2026-04-06T00:56:18.567979-07:00

Lufthansa cabin crew challenge tax decree that sharply raises cost of standby 'non‑rev' flight benefits

Aviation Source

Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary with commemorative flights on April 6, 2026 On April 6, 2026 — exactly 100 years after Deutsche Luft Hansa's first flights from Berlin on April 6, 1926 — Lufthansa will mark its centenary on Easter Monday with a programme of special anniversary and commemorative flights to celebrate the airline's 100th year.

2026-04-05T14:38:08.175639-07:00

Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary with commemorative flights on April 6, 2026

Airways Magazine

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo, kicks off short-/medium‑haul fleet renewal Edelweiss has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo (registration HB-JDB) in Zurich and will deploy the type on short- and medium-haul leisure routes in early April, scheduled to enter service from Zurich to destinations including Catania, Larnaca and Rhodes as part of a fleet modernization.

2026-04-03T10:45:45.295975-07:00

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo, kicks off short-/medium‑haul fleet renewal

Bloomberg

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Lufthansa Group readies crisis plans including possible grounding as fuel costs and demand shift Deutsche Lufthansa is drawing up crisis plans that include grounding aircraft if demand falls amid the Middle East war and rising jet‑fuel prices. The Group is adjusting capacity and schedules daily to respond rapidly to market shifts, with subsidiaries like Eurowings increasing some services.

2026-04-02T06:57:50.081704-07:00

Lufthansa Group readies crisis plans including possible grounding as fuel costs and demand shift

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Lufthansa targets mid-2026 or mid-2027 to gain control of ITA Airways Lufthansa is targeting mid‑2026 or mid‑2027 to gain control of ITA Airways, establishing a timeline for acquisition and operational integration. The timetable comes as ITA has been folded into group systems—including alliance membership and frequent‑flyer migration—and will shape near‑term fleet and network planning.

2026-04-02T06:39:17.257215-07:00

Lufthansa targets mid-2026 or mid-2027 to gain control of ITA Airways

FlightGlobal

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Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa submit non‑binding bids for minority stake in TAP as IAG withdraws Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa Group each submitted non‑binding offers for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal by the April 2 government deadline, triggering an evaluation by state holding company Parpublica. British Airways owner IAG declined to participate, leaving two bidders in the privatization process.

2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00

Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa submit non‑binding bids for minority stake in TAP as IAG withdraws

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Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group Designworks debut “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin for up to 28 passengers

UFO calls April 10 one‑day strike; majority of Lufthansa flights from Germany canceled

Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa submit non‑binding bids for minority stake in TAP as IAG withdraws

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, unlocking full reciprocity and lounge access

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