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Lufthansa Secures EU Approval for €325M ITA Airways Acquisition

Lufthansa has received EU antitrust approval to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways for €325 million, conditional upon ceding certain routes and slots. The deal expands Lufthansa's presence in southern Europe and strengthens its long-haul market position.

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2024-07-03T03:02:32.313918-07:00

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Austrian Airlines Launches Vienna-Boston Flight as Part of Long-Haul Fleet Renewal

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2024-07-02T07:22:34.938845-07:00

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Lufthansa to Impose $77 Surcharge to Fund Clean Fuel Costs

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2024-06-25T03:42:05.184043-07:00

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Lufthansa Secures EU Approval for €325M ITA Airways Acquisition Lufthansa has received EU antitrust approval to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways for €325 million, conditional upon ceding certain routes and slots. The deal expands Lufthansa's presence in southern Europe and strengthens its long-haul market position.

2024-07-03T03:02:32.313918-07:00

Lufthansa Secures EU Approval for €325M ITA Airways Acquisition

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Austrian Airlines Launches Vienna-Boston Flight as Part of Long-Haul Fleet Renewal As part of its broader long-haul fleet renewal, Austrian Airlines will phase out all aging widebodies by 2027. The first step is the introduction of the Vienna-Boston route, aimed at modernizing its long-haul network.

2024-07-02T07:22:34.938845-07:00

Austrian Airlines Launches Vienna-Boston Flight as Part of Long-Haul Fleet Renewal

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Lufthansa's Allegris Business Suite Elevates PaxEx Standard Lufthansa's new Allegris business class suite, particularly its business-plus front-row configuration, has garnered positive reviews for its design and passenger experience enhancements. The airline hosted a demonstration flight showcasing these features.

2024-06-29T07:14:32.962834-07:00

Lufthansa's Allegris Business Suite Elevates PaxEx Standard

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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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Lufthansa Faces €500 Million Annual Loss Due to Aircraft Delivery Delays, Says CEO CEO Carsten Spohr emphasized that the ongoing aircraft delivery delays from Airbus and Boeing are severely impacting Lufthansa's operations, projecting losses up to €500 million annually. Despite ordering 250 new planes, none have arrived on time.

2024-06-28T02:23:01.792893-07:00

Lufthansa Faces €500 Million Annual Loss Due to Aircraft Delivery Delays, Says CEO

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Lufthansa to Impose $77 Surcharge to Fund Clean Fuel Costs Starting January 1, 2025, Lufthansa will apply an environmental surcharge of up to $77 per ticket to offset the costs of alternative fuels needed to lower aircraft emissions.

2024-06-25T03:42:05.184043-07:00

Lufthansa to Impose $77 Surcharge to Fund Clean Fuel Costs

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Lufthansa-ITA Merger Adds Complexity to EU Airline Consolidation The European Commission faces increasing challenges as Lufthansa's acquisition of ITA Airways joins a series of recent airline mergers, intensifying the debate over market consolidation in the region.

2024-06-24T21:35:23.682029-07:00

Lufthansa-ITA Merger Adds Complexity to EU Airline Consolidation

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Lufthansa City Airlines Commences A320neo Operations on June 26 Lufthansa City Airlines' inaugural flight will depart from Munich to Birmingham on June 26 with an Airbus A320neo, marking the start of its commercial operations. Expansion plans include additional flights with an Airbus A319 starting July 23 to Berlin, Hamburg, and Bordeaux.

2024-06-24T06:44:17.034647-07:00

Lufthansa City Airlines Commences A320neo Operations on June 26

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EU Likely to Approve Lufthansa's Acquisition of ITA Airways The European Commission is expected to greenlight Lufthansa Group's acquisition of ITA Airways, marking a major consolidation move in the European airline market.

2024-06-23T02:44:49.469686-07:00

EU Likely to Approve Lufthansa's Acquisition of ITA Airways

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Lufthansa Expands Digital Entertainment on Short and Medium-Haul Flights Lufthansa introduces new free digital magazines and diverse content on short and medium-haul flights, enhancing the passenger experience with 45 titles available in German and English.

2024-06-19T05:39:07.515168-07:00

Lufthansa Expands Digital Entertainment on Short and Medium-Haul Flights

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