13-Jan-2010 GERMANY :
As Iraq is increasingly opening up to civil aviation, demand for flights to the country is growing. Lufthansa is therefore examining the possibility of launching several new services to Iraq and is currently planning to serve the capital, Baghdad, and the city of Erbil in Northern Iraq from Frankfurt and Munich.
14-Oct-2009 GERMANY :
The charter experts in the Lufthansa Cargo Group have gained a real all-rounder in David Albaiceta, who has been appointed General Manager in Asia. Albaiceta, a Spanish national, succeeds Eric Erbacher.
13-Oct-2009 GERMANY :
From the middle of next year, Lufthansa's customers will once again enjoy the full freedom to communicate via the Internet above the clouds as the airline relaunches FlyNet, its on-board broadband Internet service.
15-Sep-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa is offering customers extended travel options in the USA and Puerto Rico under a codeshare agreement with the US-airline JetBlue.
11-Sep-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa is further boosting its services to Africa and increasing the number of flights it operates to Nigeria from ten to 14 per week.
31-Aug-2009 GERMANY :
28-Aug-2009 EU Commission grants anti-trust immunity / approval for restructuring aid / Austrian Airlines to be part of the Lufthansa Group as of September 2009
20-Aug-2009 GERMANY :
Jive Software, the Social Business Software leader, today announced Deutsche Lufthansa AG is powering its company-wide networking initiative with the Jive Social Business Software platform. Lufthansa is one of the world's largest airlines serving about 200 destinations in nearly 80 countries. The employee community, named eTeaming, helps improve productivity and spawn innovation by improving communication within Lufthansa's project groups, teams and communities.
25-Jun-2009 GERMANY :
Wolfgang Mayrhuber, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Stefan Lauer, CEO Group Airlines and Corporate Human Resources at Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Thierry Antinori, Member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Board Marketing & Sales, have been appointed with immediate effect to the Board of Directors of SN Airholding SA/NV.
25-Jun-2009 GERMANY :
Prices of crude oil have risen by more than 50% since Dec-2008, resulting in higher fuel procurement costs for Lufthansa. In response to this development in recent months, the airline is therefore slightly increasing its fuel surcharge on domestic German and European flights by EUR3 to EUR24 per flight leg.
27-May-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa Technik AG has been awarded the status of “Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Customs Simplifications Security and Safety” by the customs authority and is therefore the first MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) company in the aviation industry to possess this security and quality certification under customs law.
19-May-2009 GERMANY :
The LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG (LSG Holding) Supervisory Board has appointed Jens Theuerkorn to be the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 01-Jul-09. LSG Holding is the parent company of LSG Sky Chefs, the world's largest airline catering provider. At the same time the company announced that Thomas Nagel, Chief Operating Officer, will go into retirement by the end of Sep-2009.
14-May-2009 GERMANY :
Henningsen reappointed as CEO for further five years Continuity on the top of Lufthansa Technik AG The supervisory board of Lufthansa Technik AG reappointed executive-board chairman August Wilhelm Henningsen to continue serving in that capacity for another five years, until 31-Mar-2015.
11-May-2009 GERMANY :
VIP core competencies successfully established On 11-May-09 Lufthansa Technik Switzerland has opened its new VIP cabin interior facility, directly adjoining the company’s aircraft maintenance hangar. About four million Swiss Francs have been invested in this state-of-the-art cabin interior shop, which will be used for cabin refurbishment and modification of VIP aircraft types such as Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) and Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ).
08-May-2009 GERMANY :
The Lufthansa Supervisory Board has extended the term of Stefan Lauer on the Executive Board for a further five years up to 30-April-2015 with responsibility for the newly restructured Group Airlines and Corporate Human Resources division. Stefan Lauer will retain the function of Labour Director.
07-May-2009 GERMANY :
Sabre and Lufthansa have signed a new four year global agreement, providing agencies and corporations around the world with continued access to the airline’s full content via the Sabre global distribution system (GDS).
Sabre y Lufthansa han firmado un nuevo acuerdo global de cuatro años en el que ofrecerán a las agencias de viajes y otras empresas alrededor del mundo, un acceso continuo de toda la información relativa a la aerolínea a través de los sistemas de distribución global (GDS) de Sabre.
30-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
With UTair yet another Russian carrier relies on the expertise of Lufthansa Systems. The IT provider has successfully implemented its ProfitLine/Yield Rembrandt solution for UTair. The revenue management solution will enable the Russian airline to optimally manage its capacity and respond more quickly to changes in the market.
UTair es una más de las aerolíneas rusas en decidirse por los servicios Lufthansa Systems. Lufthansa Systems ha instalado con éxito su ProfitLine/Yield Rembrandt para UTair. La solución integral de gestión de ingresos de Lufthansa Systems permitirá a la aerolínea optimizar su capacidad y responder mejor ante los cambios que se produzcan en el mercado.
27-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
At this year’s Lufthansa Annual General Meeting in Cologne, Lufthansa Chairman and CEO Wolfgang Mayrhuber presented shareholders with the second best result in the company’s history for 2008.
En la reunión anual de Lufthansa, celebrada en Colonia, su presidente y su director general Wolfgang Mayrhuber; presentaron a los accionistas el segundo mejor resultado obtenido en su historia durante el 2008.
27-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
At this year’s Lufthansa Annual General Meeting in Cologne, Lufthansa Chairman and CEO Wolfgang Mayrhuber presented shareholders with the second best result in the company’s history for 2008.
24-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
Bombardier Aerospace, Lufthansa Flight Training (LFT) and Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT), signed (23-Apr-09) the first Authorized Training Provider (ATP) agreement for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft.
24-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
At its meeting (24-Apr-09), the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG endorsed steps relating to the ongoing development of the corporate organisation. Expansion from three to four seats on the Executive Board and the redistribution of Executive Board remits will create the organisational requirements for integration of further carriers into the Lufthansa airline group.
23-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
Throughout May and June the new Lufthansa Star Chef Alexander Herrmann will balance tradition and modernity with his special creations for Lufthansa passengers in First and Business Class. For two months, the German TV chef, who has been awarded one Michelin star, will show that traditional German cuisine can be interpreted innovatively. In First Class, starters will include salmon trout with smoked cucumber vinaigrette and sorrel tart.
23-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
The Unite trade union, as part of the employee works council, expects to meet with management of Lufthansa Technik Airmotive in the coming days to hold further talks arising out of yesterday’s staff rejection of a Labour Court recommendation on changed work practices and this evening’s issuing of protective notice to workers at Rathcoole.
14-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa carried 12.1 million passengers in first quarter 2009
Group counters declining demand in the downswing with capacity cuts
07-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
With the opening of the new facility and significant expansion of its operations, Lufthansa Technik Malta is extending the range of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services it provides for short-haul and long-haul aircraft.
03-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced (02-Apr-09) passengers can use a mobile boarding pass on flights between Frankfurt and Vancouver. Lufthansa is thus the first airline worldwide to give passengers travelling on an inter-continental flight the option of receiving a mobile boarding pass with a 2-D barcode on their mobile phone. The electronic boarding pass replaces the need for a printed paper document. The service will gradually be extended to more long-haul routes over the next few weeks.
01-Apr-2009 GERMANY :
The Supervisory Board of LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG (LSG Holding) has unanimously prolonged the contract of Walter Gehl, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, for another five -year period running through Sep-2014.
31-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
Thanks to a partnership with TACA, one of the leading Latin American airlines, Lufthansa will be able to offer flights to two new destinations in Central and South America, starting 01-Apr-09.
25-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
With the introduction of the summer timetable on 29-Mar-09, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines will provide many additional tangible benefits for their joint customers. Besides offering code-share services on cross-border flights between Germany and Belgium and to other destinations in Europe, the two airlines will launch a reciprocal frequent flyer arrangement, allowing members to earn and redeem miles throughout the partner’s network.
25-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
Effective 29-Mar when Europe changes to daylight saving time, Frankfurt Airport's Summer Timetable 2009 will feature 4,400 passenger and 210 cargo flight departures per week. This represents a slight 4.0% reduction in the number of flight offerings compared to last year's summer schedule.
24-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
SuperJet International, the regional jet marketing, customization, and support company for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft, has selected (23-Mar-09) Lufthansa Technik Logistik GmbH (LTL) as the exclusive global logistic provider to manage the Sukhoi Superjet 100 spares distribution centres worldwide.
20-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
In 2008, the European Parliament voted to include airline activities in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Besides having to prudently manage the current effects of the global credit crunch in their industry, airlines are now facing a new challenge, which should not be underestimated.
16-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
Starting on 29-Mar Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa will offer code share flights between Belgium and Germany. Customers will be able to combine flights of both airlines, which gives them a lot more departure and connection possibilities.
12-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
Bombardier Aerospace announced (10-Mar-09) that Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer for the CSeries aircraft program, has signed a firm purchase agreement for 30 CSeries model CS100 (formerly C110) single-aisle aircraft.
12-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
The Lufthansa Group increased its offer and sales during the past business year. The Group was able to almost reproduce its previous year’s result by posting operating profit of around EUR1.35 billion. The Group profit was posted at EUR599 million; Last year’s figure had been EUR1.66 billion, however, it had also included EUR585 million of profit from extraordinary items.
12-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
The Supervisory Board of the Lufthansa Group approved the order for 30 short-haul aircraft in its meeting on 10-Mar-09. The Bombardier CSeries Aircraft will be used by Lufthansa’s subsidiary, Swiss International Air Lines, and will be ready for the fleet as of 2014. The new aircraft will replace the existing Avro RJ100 short-haul aircraft.
11-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa’s brand new website is a rich source of information for anyone interested in the Airbus A380 - the future flagship of the airline’s fleet. Visitors to lufthansa.com/a380 will have an opportunity to find out details about the current status of Lufthansa’s first Airbus A380 and to share in the fascination of flying
05-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
Within just weeks of its inaugural flight, Lufthansa Italia is expanding its network in response to high demand. From 01-Apr, the airline will also offer flights on domestic routes from Milan Malpensa to Rome, Naples and Bari. Since the beginning of February, passengers have had a choice of several direct flights per day to Paris and Barcelona. Starting this week, the airline will also fly to Brussels, Budapest, Bucharest and Madrid. From the end of March, Lufthansa Italia will then add another two European destinations - London Heathrow and Lisbon - to its network.
04-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announces (02-Mar-09) a new First Class Lounge in Concourse B at Frankfurt Airport. The spa’s extensive bathing area is equipped with six superior-quality shower rooms (two of them with jacuzzis), and - for the first time at a Lufthansa Lounge - two massage rooms.
02-Mar-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa has submitted (27-Feb-09) a public takeover offer to the shareholders of Austrian Airlines AG through OLH Osterreichische Luftverkehrs-Holding-GmbH and offered EUR4.49 per share. The acceptance period for the bid starts on 02-Mar-09 and ends on 11-May-09. The bid price corresponds to the average weighted market price of the Austrian Airlines share over the six months preceding the announcement of the planned takeover bid; the period dates from 03-Jun-08 up to and including 02-Dec-08. The takeover offer of EUR4.49 per share is about 69% above the share price on 02-Dec-08 and about 30% above the closing price of the share on 26-Feb-09.
19-Feb-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa selected CFM International's CFM56-5B engine to power 27 new Airbus A319/A320 aircraft in a firm engine order. The airline is scheduled to take its first new aircraft later this year, with deliveries continuing through Nov-2012.
17-Feb-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced (16-Feb-09) plans to extend its route network in Poland by adding Rzeszw to its Summer timetable 2009. From 27-Apr-09, the Lufthansa CityLine regional airline subsidiary will begin operating five flights weekly on the Frankfurt-Rzeszw route with a Bombardier CRJ-700.
16-Feb-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines signed (13-Feb-09) an agreement allowing the carriers' frequent flyer customers access to each others respective airport lounge facilities. Members with Platinum status in the Belgian airline’s Privilege frequent flyer programme will be entitled to use all Lufthansa Senator and Business-Class lounges, worldwide.
13-Feb-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced it will upgrade its 300 existing check-in terminals on 16-Feb-09. The first terminals will be installed at Frankfurt and at Milan Malpensa Airport, where the recently launched airline Lufthansa Italia is based.
12-Feb-2009 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced (11-Feb-09) Heike Birlenbach is to take over management of Milan-based Lufthansa Italia following her appointment as head of the Milan division of the Lufthansa Passenger Airlines, with effect from 01-Mar-09. Her responsibilities additionally encompass the commercial management, onboard and ground product as well as capacity management of the new carrier.
04-Feb-2009 GERMANY :
Based on initial projections, the Lufthansa Group now expects an operating result of around EUR 1.3 billion for the business year 2008. Previously, a result of around EUR 1.1 billion was forecasted. The increase is substantially attributable to a more stable result development in the fourth quarter than was previously expected.
02-Feb-2009 GERMANY :
The Lufthansa Cargo Executive Board and Works Council reached (30-Jan-09) agreement on the introduction of short time. The details of a corresponding company accord are to be hammered out by a negotiating commission as soon as possible.
28-Jan-2009 GERMANY :
IAE International Aero Engines announced (27-Jan-09) that Lufthansa is to power a new fleet of 20 firm Airbus A321s plus options with the V2500 SelectOne engine The value to Rolls-Royce is approximately USD283 million if all options are exercised. Deliveries are due to commence in 2009.
11-Dec-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced (10-Dec-08) passengers could now be offered four new codeshare destinations in Africa. The increase in services is due to the expansion of Lufthansa's partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, which with immediate effect will operate several onward flights from Ethiopia under a Lufthansa flight number.
10-Dec-2008 GERMANY :
As crude oil and kerosene prices have decreased, Lufthansa announced (09-Dec-08) to further reduce its fuel surcharge on its flights. The fuel surcharge on domestic German and intra-European routes will lower by EUR3 to EUR21 per flight segment.
10-Dec-2008 GERMANY :
SchedConnect Lufthansa Systems announced (09-Dec-08) that Lufthansa is now using its SchedConnect codeshare and schedule management solution. The migration project known internally as COSMA has been completed successfully. Lufthansa was the first customer for SchedConnect.
04-Dec-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa will initially acquire the 41.56% share in Austrian Airlines AG held by Osterreichische Industrieholding AG (OIAG). This share package is to be acquired at a price of EUR 366,000. In addition to this, a debtor warrant will be arranged, of which Lufthansa will pay a sum of up to EUR 163million depending on Austrian Airlines’ economic performance and the Lufthansa share outperforming its competitors.
27-Nov-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa is launching its new Lufthansa Italia brand in Italy. With an initial fleet of six aircraft, Lufthansa will be offering connections from northern Italy to major European destinations from Feb-09. Lufthansa is to found its own Italian airline under the new brand early next year and apply for an Italian Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
07-Nov-2008 GERMANY :
Unisys Corporation announces that Lufthansa Cargo is joining Unisys-operated Cargo Portal Services (CPS), on 18-Nov-08. Lufthansa Cargo’s participation in CPS will give the company’s air cargo clients a free, Web-based facility to manage bookings through a neutral portal.
29-Oct-2008 GERMANY :
In the first nine months of 2008 the Lufthansa Group increased revenue to EUR 18.6billion (+13.6%) and generated an operating profit of EUR 984 million. Net profit for the period came to EUR 551million. Last year's figure of EUR 1.6 billion was marked by book gains from portfolio activities and a one-off tax effect.
27-Oct-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa will further extend its network to and from Florida with the launch of its new nonstop service between Miami and Dusseldorf. The service will be operated using Airbus A340-300.
16-Oct-2008 GERMANY :
Bookings are now being taken for new Lufthansa direct connections from Milan. Lufthansa will add eight additional intra-European destinations. The first two to Barcelona and Paris (Charles de Gaulle) will be served from 02-Feb-09.
10-Oct-2008 GERMANY :
Effective 13-Oct-08, Lufthansa passengers flying from London Heathrow can now use mobile boarding passes on all Lufthansa non-stop flights to Germany as well as to most onward destination in Europe.
03-Oct-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced (02-Oct-08) it is increasing its flight services this Winter. Lufthansa’s expanded route network includes 194 destinations in 79 countries, compared with 188 destinations in Winter 2007. Capacity will be increased by 2.4% across Lufthansa's route network in the 2008 Winter schedule.
25-Sep-2008 GERMANY :
The Supervisory Board of the Lufthansa Group has approved an agreement on a strategic investment in SN Airholding SA/NV, the parent company of Brussels Airlines. According to the agreement, Lufthansa will acquire a 45% stake in SN Airholding SA/NV for a price of EUR65 million in the first phase.
22-Sep-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa is the first German airline to receive an official certificate of approval for the transparent pricing of its online booking system www.lufthansa.com. The certificate was issued by TÜV Rheinland, a leading group for the provision of technical services worldwide, headquartered in Cologne.
16-Sep-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa Chairman Wolfgang Mayrhuber and SN Airholding Chairman Etienne Davignon have signed an agreement, which initially envisages a strategic stake in SN Airholding SA/NV and, in a second step, the full integration of the Belgian carrier in the Lufthansa Group.
15-Sep-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa reportedly plans to raise fares by an average 4.8% network-wide, for all tickets booked or issued on or after 19-Sep-08.
12-Sep-2008 GERMANY :
From Feb-09, Lufthansa will offer passengers a greatly expanded service from Milan Malpensa to attractive European destinations. Direct flights will then be available from the North Italian city to Barcelona, Brussels, Budapest, Bucharest, Madrid and Paris.
04-Sep-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa now offers its customers a chance to fly from Abu Dhabi or Dubai to 31 selected destinations in Europe, offered as a Ramadan promotion until mid October starting from AED 1500.
01-Sep-2008 GERMANY :
Deutsche Lufthansa AG and SN Airholding SA/NV, the parent company of Brussels Airlines, are in constructive negotiations over an equity investment in SN Airholding.
29-Aug-2008 GERMANY :
Deutsche Lufthansa AG and SN Airholding SA/NV, the parent company of Brussels Airlines, are in constructive negotiations over an equity investment in SN Airholding. The intention of the negotiations is a collaboration with Brussels Airlines as self-dependently operating airline within the Lufthansa affiliated group.
19-Aug-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa Cargo forecast international air freight growth would slow in 4Q08, due to the impact of weaker economic growth on consumer spending.
13-Aug-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa Cargo announced plans to lower its fuel surcharge from EUR1.30 to EUR1.25 per kg, effective 25-Aug-08. Lufthansa Cargo last raised the charge to EUR1.30 on 21-Jul-08.
12-Aug-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa is expanding the services it offers to customers flying to Brazil and launching code share flights in partnership with the Brazilian carrier TAM. From 18-Aug-08, Lufthansa and TAM passengers will be able to book flights operated jointly by either carrier between Frankfurt or Munich and São Paulo.
04-Aug-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa and the ver.di trade union reached a new agreement today at their pay negotiations. From 01-Jul-08, the 34,000 on the ground staff are to receive a pay rise of 5.1 per cent and a further increase of 2.3% from 01-Jul-09.
31-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa remains on course with an improved operating result: during the first six months of 2008, the Group increased its offer and sales. The Group improved its operating result toEUR705 million which marked an increase of EUR219 million in comparison with the first six months of 2007.
30-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN-ASIA) - Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it is grounding nine aircraft as a result of strikes launched by maintenance staff and is cancelling around 70 flights on the second day of an open-ended strike by the Verdi trade union for higher wages.
30-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
In the first half-year 2008 the Lufthansa Group reported revenue of EUR 12.1billion (previous year: EUR 10.1billion) and increased the operating result by EUR 219million to EUR 705million.
29-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN-ASIA) Citigroup has upgraded Deutsche Lufthansa AG. to 'buy' from 'hold' and Iberia and Austrian Airlines to 'hold' from 'sell' and downgraded Ryanair to 'hold' from 'buy' and Alitalia to a 'speculative sell' from a 'high risk sell', market sources said.
25-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN-ASIA) - Deutsche Lufthansa AG.'s chief executive Wolfgang Mayrhuber said a current dispute with pilots, grounds crews and cabin crews over wage increases is unnecessary and counterproductive, and possibly even dangerous.
14-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
In recent weeks, crude oil and kerosene prices have continued to rise. In response to this development, Lufthansa is adjusting its fuel surcharges on its flights.
11-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN-ASIA) - Air France-KLM chief executive Jean-Cyril Spinetta said its first three Airbus A380s are expected to be delivered between the summer and the end of 2009, compared with previous expectations for the first delivery in Apr-09.
10-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN-ASIA) - Deutsche Lufthansa AG. said it has offered to increase ground crew workers' pay by 6.7%, 1.2% points more than its previous offer, to end a dispute with services union Ver.di and avert further strikes.
09-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN-ASIA) - Deutsche Lufthansa AG's cargo unit Lufthansa Cargo said it is increasing its kerosene surcharge by EUR0.05 to EUR1.30 per kg of cargo effective 21-Jul.
02-Jul-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN-ASIA) - Deutsche Lufthansa AG. is extremely well positioned for the future, helped by its well-known brand and its modern fleet, chief executive Wolfgang Mayrhuber said.
27-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa Cargo AG and Swiss International Air Lines Ltd issued the following statement
regarding the Air Cargo Shipping Services Antitrust Litigation.
26-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
Result forecast for the full year 2008 confirmed During the annual Investor Day taking place in Munich Lufthansa management is presenting analysts and investors with comprehensive background information on current financial and operating performance and Group strategy.
24-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN ASIA) Deutsche Lufthansa AG.'s cargo unit will raise its fuel surcharge to EUR1.25 per kilogramme from EUR1.20, effective 7-Jul, after oil prices reached fresh highs, a spokesman for the unit said.
19-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced that its regional subsidiary, Eurowings, will launch new weekly flights Dusseldorf International Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport on 21-Jun-08 with Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft.
18-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN Asia) India Hospitality Corp stated its unit, SkyGourmet Catering Pvt Ltd, has entered into an air catering contract with Lufthansa for its flights to Frankfurt from Pune for an undisclosed amount. Lufthansa's new six weekly flights from Pune city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra are expected to commence on 01-Jul-08.
17-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa spells out ambitious goals in its strategic environmental programme. The Group has specified 15 guidelines to steer its path towards realisation of further decisive progress in environmental efficiency by the year 2020. Lufthansa’s efforts on behalf of environment and climate protection and social responsibility are documented in the Group’s Sustainability Report “Balance”. The 14th issue of the Report is scheduled to be published shortly.
17-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN Asia) Lufthansa Chief Executive Officer, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, has stated that Deutsche Lufthansa AG has not yet held talks with the owner of Austrian Airlines AG over buying a stake in the Austrian flagship carrier.
17-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa and United Airlines announced they have combined their individual corporate incentive programmes to create a single joint programme under United’s PerksPlus brand. Lufthansa’s previous “Corporate Mileage Plan” members and United’s PerksPlus participants will now have access to more benefits across a wider, global network. The enhanced PerksPlus programme, which will be administered by United Airlines, rewards small and medium sized companies in the United States that spend a minimum of USD20,000 during a 12 month period on Lufthansa, United, and United Express combined. Point accruals are based on dollars spent within fare classes.
12-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
In recent weeks, crude oil and kerosene prices have continued to rise and are reaching highest levels. In response to this development, Lufthansa is adjusting its fuel surcharges on its flights. The fuel surcharge on domestic German and intra-European routes will increase by EUR3 to EUR24 per flight segment. On long-haul routes, the corresponding fuel surcharge will be raised by EUR10 to EUR92 per flight segment. The increases will apply to all Lufthansa tickets issued on or after 16-Jun-08.
06-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN Asia) Deutsche Lufthansa AG has raised its estimate for fuel costs for 2008 to EUR5.7 billion from a previous estimate of EUR5.3 billion. However, Lufthansa added that this has no impact on the company's full-year guidance.
02-Jun-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa, SWISS and Travelport GDS have signed a long-term, full content agreement. It will run until the end of 2011 and will give all travel agencies worldwide that make bookings via the global distribution systems (GDS), Galileo, and Worldspan, access to all Lufthansa and SWISS published fares and inventory. Moreover, all the participating travel agencies in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein that subscribe to Galileo and Worldspan will be able to book Preferred Fares with Lufthansa and SWISS without the imposition of any surcharge.
30-May-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced plans to only issue electronic tickets, effective 01-Jun-08, to meet the deadline set by IATA for all carriers to completely switch operations to e-ticketing (Ink Publicity, 28-May-08).
29-May-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa CityLineLufthansa Systems has successfully implemented the flight operations module of the content and document management platform Clouds at Lufthansa CityLine. Due to this extension, the system offers an authoring environment for the flight operations documentation. The regional airline thus can enhance the quality of the flight operations documents and reduce time and costs while providing current data.
22-May-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa confirmed it is “willing to look” at Austrian Airlines, but stated it needed to be approached by the Austrian carrier first (Reuters, 21-May-08).
22-May-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa stated forward bookings for Jul-08 and Aug-08 are “extremely up” (Reuters, 21-May-08). The airline expects to grow capacity by 7% in the European Summer and expects 2008 operating profit to be at least at last year’s levels.
21-May-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa Cargo and World Airways have signed a 15-month contract beginning 1-Jul-08 for three World Airways MD-11 freighters to operate between Europe and the United States for Lufthansa Cargo. World has been operating continuously for Lufthansa Cargo since 2006.
15-May-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa confirmed plans to launch all-business Munich-Pune service from Jun-08, exercising new rights under the recently expanded Germany-India bilateral air services agreement see Route Changes Table for more information (Economic Times, 14-May-08).
13-May-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa signed an MoU with SEA, operator of Milan airports, ahead of the airline's planned expansion at Malpensa Airport (Times of Malta, 12-May-08).
09-May-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa stated that in response to the recent rise in oil price to all-time highs, Lufthansa is adjusting its fuel surcharge on all its flights. The fuel surcharge on long-haul routes will be raised by five euros to EUR82 per flight segment.
29-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced plans to expand its route network from Milan to more European destinations. In a first step, from the beginning of 2009, six new Embraer 195 jets will be stationed at Milan Malpensa Airport. The aircraft will be operated by the Italian Lufthansa subsidiary, Air Dolomiti, and will be deployed on intra-European routes.
29-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa has introduced a new mobile boarding pass service on its services from Hamburg to Munich and Frankfurt. With the new service service, passengers who have an Internet-enabled phone can be sent an electronic boarding pass by email or SMS link. The mobile boarding pass contains the relevant flight data, such as the name of the traveller, flight number and departure time, plus a 2-D barcode. Passengers travelling with hand luggage only can then proceed straight to the security checkpoint and to the gate, where the barcode on their mobile boarding pass will be read by a scanner. This means they can then board the aircraft without a printed paper document.
28-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
From 1 July 2008, Lufthansa will introduce new non-stop flights between Pune and Frankfurt. The new six weekly flights are operated by an Airbus A319, offering a total of 48 seats in an all-business class configuration.This new Lufthansa Business Jet service will be the first to link Pune non-stop to Europe, and will offer significant convenience for passengers.
23-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
Dubai customers to enjoy easy connections to Munich and onward flights to European and US connections.
Dubai: Lufthansa German Airlines now offers six times a week flights until 28th October, 2008 from Dubai to Munich on its A319 Business Executive Jet service in an all Business class configuration. The inaugural flight service on the Dubai Munich route will begin on May 1st from Munich to Dubai.
22-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa is on a high, following a record 2007 profit a result it expects to eclipse this year. Now CEO, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, has stated he expects further consolidation among airlines both in Europe and the US and the German carrier is willing and able to play an active role.
15-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa announced the launch of its daily non-stop service between Calgary and Frankfurt. Lufthansa's Calgary-Frankfurt service was last offered in the 1980s. It is the only airline in Calgary to offer first class amenities and services to Continental Europe.
14-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced it plans to sell its 49% stake in the ground handling company, GlobeGround Berlin GmbH, indirectly through a holding company, to nationally employed WISAG group. The disposal reflects Lufthansa's portfolio management strategy of focusing on the company’s core business segments. The Berlin airports are also going to sell their majority shares in GlobeGround to WISAG group. The price of the transaction has not been disclosed and the transaction is still subject to regulatory approval.
11-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
Lufthansa Cargo posted growth in terms of cargo volume and capacity utilisation in 1Q08. The Lufthansa subsidiary transported 429,000 tonnes of freight and mail, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year. The cargo load factor rose to 69.5%.
10-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN Asia) Deutsche Lufthansa AG Chief Executive, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, stated that high oil prices and a weaker US dollar are not causing a heavy financial burden for the company as, because oil is priced in dollars, the two factors help offset one another.
01-Apr-2008 GERMANY :
(XFN-ASIA) Bank of China has signed agreements with Deutsche Lufthansa AG for the financing of two Airbus A330-300 aircraft under Japanese operating lease structures. BOC Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the bank, acted as the debt arranger. The euro-denominated facilities of USD154 million are for a term of over 12 years. This is the first aircraft debt facility arranged for Lufthansa by a Chinese bank.
17-Mar-2008 GERMANY :
As of April 1st, 2008, Lufthansa German Airlines will fly Non stop from Dammam to Frankfurt three times a week and four times a week from Bahrain on First, Business and Economy class with the Airbus 330-300, thus enabling the airline to offer daily non-stops flights throughout the week.
