Lufthansa has announced plans to upgrade its Airbus A380 fleet with new business class seats, set to be retrofitted at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden. The program, starting February 2026, aims to enhance the premium experience on long-haul flights.
Lufthansa has postponed its return to Tehran due to safety concerns amid widespread protests and deteriorating security conditions in Iran. The German flag carrier had planned to resume direct flights between Frankfurt and Tehran on January 16, but now says it will not do so until at least late January.
Lufthansa has completed the restoration of two historic aircraft at its Hangar One facility near Frankfurt Airport. The Junkers Ju 52 and Lockheed L-1649A Super Star will be displayed in the airline's new conference center, which is set to open in 2026 to coincide with Lufthansa's 100th anniversary.
Lufthansa CityLine pilots have authorized a potential strike after wage talks with management stalled, according to the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots' union. The 99% 'yes' vote with 95% participation gives the union's group bargaining committee a mandate for all further steps.
Lufthansa is commemorating its centennial with a special anniversary fleet, painting six aircraft in distinctive commemorative livery to celebrate the airline's 100-year milestone in 2026. The design features a white crane on a blue fuselage, with aircraft including a Boeing 787-9, Airbus A380, A350 variants, A320, and 747-8.
Lufthansa-owned Discover Airlines is investing $9-figure sum in new cabin configuration featuring Business Class suites with sliding doors and free Starlink internet. The retrofit will introduce a 'top-tier customer experience' across all three classes, starting with the first aircraft expected to enter service in April 2027.
Cirrus has introduced the SR Series G7+, featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland, an autonomous emergency landing system certified by FAA, EASA, CAA, and ANAC. The aircraft offers advanced avionics and safety features, elevating flight instructor experience and student safety.
Air India and Lufthansa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a future Joint Business Agreement, capitalizing on the recently announced free trade agreement between India and the European Union. The framework establishes the basis for expanded flight offerings, marketing, and frequent flyer programs.
The US Air Force is procuring two additional Boeing-made 747 jets from Lufthansa to support the VC-25B presidential airlift program. The aircraft will be used for training and spares, with delivery expected early next year.
Passengers on several outbound flights were forced to spend the night onboard aircraft at Munich Airport due to a ground staff strike. The airport had closed, and bus drivers had already gone home when their departures were cancelled.