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As part of its strategic initiative "Future Onboard Experience" (Fox), Deutsche Lufthansa is initiating a comprehensive redesign of the culinary offerings on its long-haul flights. Starting in 2026, in-flight catering will be fundamentally modernized in cooperation with the Swiss industry giant Gategroup. The aim of the collaboration is to optimize service processes and the
A sudden onset of winter weather with snowfall and low temperatures disrupted operations at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday. Of the approximately 1.100 scheduled takeoffs and landings for the day, around 83 flights had to be canceled by midday. According to an airport spokesperson, the majority of these cancellations were directly attributable to the weather.
Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) achieved a significant logistical and strategic success on February 19, 2026. Early Thursday morning, the world's first Boeing 777-9 full-flight simulator delivered to an airline group arrived at the training center in Frankfurt am Main. The technical equipment was manufactured by the Canadian company CAE in Montreal.
The labor dispute between the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit and the Lufthansa subsidiary Cityline has reached a new level of escalation. After negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement on remuneration have remained without tangible results since August of last year, the union's executive board decided on February 18, 2026, to initiate a membership vote. The affected employees
Air India, the Indian national airline, is modifying its capacity on routes between India and Frankfurt am Main as part of the upcoming summer flight schedule. According to a report by Aeroroutes.com, a significant aircraft change will take place on the Delhi-Frankfurt route starting March 31, 2026. Instead of...
The composition of Germany's leading stock index, the DAX 40, could undergo a significant change in March 2026. According to current market observations and analyses from financial institutions such as Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, the signs are increasingly pointing to a comeback for Deutsche Lufthansa AG in Germany's top stock market league. The airline group's stock has been rising since autumn.
Fraport AG has commissioned the first dedicated fast-charging park for battery-powered trucks at Frankfurt Airport. The new facility is located in CargoCity South, in the immediate vicinity of Gate 31, and is specifically tailored to the needs of freight forwarding and logistics companies. Currently, four charging points are available.
Dubai-based airline Emirates is intensifying its efforts to recruit qualified cockpit personnel in the German market. On March 9th and 10th, 2026, the airline will conduct a targeted recruitment roadshow at the JW Marriott Hotel in Frankfurt. The aim of this initiative is to attract experienced commercial pilots for various positions, including First Officers.
Lufthansa has reached a significant milestone in the rollout of its new "Allegris" cabin concept. As of April 15, 2026, almost all seats in the new Business Class on its Boeing 787-9 aircraft are available for reservation. Following the successful completion of final certification processes, 25 of the 28 seats per aircraft are now available.
The global aviation industry is currently undergoing a tectonic shift eastward. In a formal ceremony, Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, and Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Air India, signed a memorandum of understanding intended to pave the way for a comprehensive Joint Business Agreement. This strategic
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