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The labor dispute within the Lufthansa Group is approaching a new climax. The pilots' union Cockpit has announced comprehensive strike action affecting the core Lufthansa Passenger Airlines brand, the cargo subsidiary Lufthansa Cargo, and the subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine. From March 12, 2026, travelers and logistics companies should expect massive flight cancellations.
Travelcoup, the first company in Europe to establish a dedicated semi-private jet concept, is driving the professionalization of its customer service and sales. Since January 1, 2026, Lena Jacobs has held the newly created position of Customer Care & Relationship Manager. With this appointment, the company is responding to increasing demand.
Munich Airport (FMG) and the energy company RWE signed a comprehensive power purchase agreement (PPA) in February 2026. The agreement has a fixed term of ten years and guarantees the Bavarian aviation hub an annual supply of 40 gigawatt-hours of electricity. The electricity will be used in
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are responding to a sudden surge in demand for long-haul flights and are significantly expanding their flight offerings in the coming weeks. As the group announced, additional capacity will be provided primarily on routes to Southeast Asia and South Africa. Specifically, Lufthansa Airlines plans to introduce four extra flights between
Discover Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its route network for the 2026/27 winter season. Starting at the end of October 2026, the Lufthansa Group-owned leisure airline will add two new destinations in Morocco to its flight schedule. The coastal city of Agadir will be served twice weekly from Frankfurt, while a new destination will be added from Munich.
Regional air transport connections in northern Germany are being significantly strengthened. From April 28, 2026, the long-established flight route between Lübeck Airport and the Bavarian hub of Munich will be officially reinstated in the scheduled flight timetable. This decision marks the result of intensive cooperation between regional economic stakeholders and international aviation partners.
The wintry weather conditions at Munich Airport last week are now having legal repercussions. After around 600 passengers had to spend Friday night in precarious conditions on six aircraft ready for takeoff on the tarmac, the Landshut public prosecutor's office has launched an official investigation. The investigation was triggered by...
The labor dispute between the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots' union and Lufthansa subsidiary Cityline has reached a new level of escalation. In a ballot concluded on February 26, 2026, the pilots voted with unprecedented unity in support of their negotiating committee. With a 95 percent turnout, 99 percent of the members voted in favor.
Deutsche Lufthansa continued its 100th anniversary celebrations with a visually stunning long-haul flight. On Wednesday evening, the Airbus A380, registration D-AIMH, arrived at Munich Airport after receiving an elaborate special livery in Shannon, Ireland. The design is dominated by a deep blue
Munich-based engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines looks back on a fiscal year characterized by extreme contrasts. While the company can boast record figures for revenue and profit and share its success with its shareholders through a massive dividend increase, its operational side faces considerable challenges.
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