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After a lengthy certification delay due to the Allegris 787 business-class seating configurations, Lufthansa will start selling 25 of the 28 seats on the 787 by April 15 (three second-row seats remain blocked), with bookings open for Classic seats and other premium options as the airline rolls out Allegris across its fleet and aims for 29 787s by 2027.
A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany was diverted to Boston after a passenger, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, allegedly stabbed two teens with a fork. He was taken into custody and faces federal charges, with the flight ultimately rerouted and passengers accommodated.
A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany was diverted to Boston after a man stabbed two 17-year-olds with a metal fork and slapped another passenger, prompting security concerns.
A man allegedly stabbed two teenage boys with a fork on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany, leading to the flight's diversion to Boston and his subsequent arrest; he faces federal charges and potential prison time.
A man on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany stabbed two teenagers with a fork, leading to the flight's diversion to Boston where he was arrested; he faces assault charges and lacks lawful US status.
Lufthansa plans to cut 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030, leveraging AI and digitalization to improve efficiency, while also restructuring its airline operations and facing opposition from trade unions due to rising costs and policy challenges.
Vivian Spohr, wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, is under investigation for negligent homicide after a fatal car accident in Sardinia, where she reportedly hit and killed a young woman. She has expressed her willingness to cooperate with authorities and regrets the incident, which is being investigated with security footage and toxicology reports.
Vivian Spohr, wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, was involved in a fatal car accident in Sardinia, Italy, where she struck and killed a 24-year-old woman. She initially drove away but stopped after passers-by alerted her. She has expressed sorrow and is cooperating with authorities, who are investigating potential distraction by her cell phone.
Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa have revised their earnings forecasts downward, citing overcapacity and other operational challenges. Delta attributes part of its decline to reduced business travel to Paris and the impact of the Olympics, while Lufthansa points to market contraction, inefficiencies, and aircraft delivery delays. This trend of lowered earnings expectations is seen across several major airlines, indicating a broader market correction in the travel industry.
Lufthansa and United Airlines are modifying their flight schedules in response to Iran's recent attack on Israel, with Lufthansa suspending flights to Tel Aviv, Amman, Erbil, Beirut, and Tehran until at least Thursday. United Airlines canceled a scheduled flight to Tel Aviv and is closely monitoring the situation for future flights to the Middle East. This comes after Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel in a significant escalation of hostilities between the two nations.
Lufthansa extends suspension of flights to Tehran amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, as Iran is expected to retaliate against Israel for a recent airstrike. Austrian Airlines also adjusts its schedule to avoid overnight layovers in Tehran. Iranian and Israeli officials have issued warnings and threats, with Iran vowing retribution and Israel promising a strong defense. The situation remains tense as both countries prepare for potential conflict.
Lufthansa cancels Tehran flights as Iran issues NOTAM suspending visual flight rules amidst concerns of potential missile launches, reportedly for testing purposes, prompting warnings to airlines. US urges regional foreign ministers to discourage attacks on Israel, speculating that any potential military action from Iran may be carried out by proxies or the Quds Force in Syria to avoid triggering direct retaliation.
Lufthansa has suspended flights to Tehran due to heightened tensions in the Middle East following a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran's embassy in Syria. The region is on high alert for potential Iranian retaliation, with the United States and its allies preparing for possible attacks. Iran's supreme leader has vowed to punish Israel for the strike, while Israeli officials have stated that they will respond to any attacks from Iran. The situation has raised concerns about the possibility of imminent missile or drone strikes, prompting diplomatic efforts to lower tensions.
Lufthansa flight attendants, represented by the Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO), are going on strike, seeking a 15% pay increase and a one-time €3,000 inflation compensation payment. The strike will affect all flights departing Frankfurt on March 12 and Munich on March 13, impacting roughly 100,000 passengers. With ongoing labor disputes and no resolution in sight, Lufthansa's reliability for travel plans in the coming weeks is uncertain.
Lufthansa warns that the two-day strike by ground crews in Germany will affect over 200,000 passengers, as labor union Verdi calls for the walkout due to failed negotiations over pay and working conditions. The strike is part of a series of labor actions in the country's transport industry, with Lufthansa offering to negotiate if the strike is called off. The union demands a 12.5% salary increase and an extra €3,000 inflation bonus for ground staff, with the next meeting scheduled for March 13 and 14. Lufthansa accuses the union of seeking escalation rather than a solution and plans to implement a special flight plan during the strike.