Lufthansa
Lufthansa (Deutsche Lufthansa AG) is the national flag carrier of Germany and one of the largest airline groups in the world. Founded in 1953 as the successor to the original Deutsche Luft Hansa (1926–1945), it is headquartered in Cologne with its primary operational hubs at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC).
Ownership and Group Structure
- The Lufthansa Group: The airline is the core brand of a vast aviation group that includes other major European carriers such as Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, and the low cost subsidiary Eurowings.
- Privatization Status: Originally state owned, the company was fully privatized in 1997. Following a temporary government bailout during the COVID-19 pandemic, the German state fully divested its stake by late 2022, returning the company to private ownership.
- Major Shareholders: As of early 2026, the largest individual shareholder is Kühne Aviation GmbH (owned by Klaus-Michael Kühne), holding approximately 15% to 20% of the voting rights.
Fleet and 2026 Strategy
- Modernization Program: Lufthansa is currently undergoing a massive fleet renewal, phasing out older, less efficient aircraft like the Airbus A340 and A330ceo in favor of the Airbus A350-900, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
- The Jumbo Legacy: It remains one of the few airlines globally to continue operating the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A380 for high demand long haul routes to cities like Los Angeles and Delhi.
- Network Expansion: For the summer 2026 season, the group plans to operate over 14,000 weekly connections to 330 destinations. New routes include direct flights from Frankfurt to St. Louis, Rio de Janeiro, and Cape Town.
Service and Cabin Experience
- Future Onboard Experience (FOX): Launching in spring 2026, this initiative focuses on digital personalization and flexible dining across all long haul classes.
- Allegris Cabins: The airline is progressively rolling out its new Allegris interior, which features seven different seat options in Business Class and private suites in First Class.
- Loyalty and Alliances: A founding member of the Star Alliance, Lufthansa uses the Miles & More program, the largest frequent flyer scheme in Europe, which is shared across several group airlines.
iata code: LH
established
1953
HUBS:
Frankfurt (FRA)
Munich (MUC)
Berlin (BER)
Dusseldorf (DUS)
MILEAGE PROGRAM:
AerClub
ALLIANCE:
Star Alliance
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