Skytrax ranking 2024: Asian airlines dominate again
LONDON/SINGAPORE – Since 1999, the British consulting company Skytrax has been awarding the “World Airline Awards” annually, recognizing the best airline in the world. This year, more than 350 airlines from around the world were evaluated and ranked. The ranking … Continue reading Skytrax ranking 2024: Asian airlines dominate again
Lufthansa Group’s Expansion: Acquiring ITA Airways
FRANKFURT/M – In a landmark decision, the European Commission has given the green light for Lufthansa Group’s acquisition of a 41 percent stake in ITA Airways, paving the way for a full takeover. This move is not just a mere … Continue reading Lufthansa Group’s Expansion: Acquiring ITA Airways
Singapore Airlines will investigate air turbulence
BANGKOK/SINGAPORE – Severe turbulence occurred today on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore, resulting in one death and at least 71 other injuries. The Boeing 777-300ER was therefore diverted to Bangkok. On board flight SQ321 were 211 passengers … Continue reading Singapore Airlines will investigate air turbulence
Middle East conflict: Airlines cancel flights
Frankfurt a. M. – The recent military actions in the Middle East have far-reaching consequences for travel. The escalation between Israel and Iran in particular is affecting the airlines’ flight routes and security measures. Here are the key points: Iran … Continue reading Middle East conflict: Airlines cancel flights
China’s C919 Passenger Jet Premieres at Singapore Airshow
SINGAPORE – China’s ambitious challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the C919, has made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow. Manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the C919 aims to disrupt the dominance of Western … Continue reading China’s C919 Passenger Jet Premieres at Singapore Airshow
Lufthansa Group generates profit of 2.7 billion euros
FRANKFURT – “The Lufthansa Group has regained its financial strength. I would like to thank our customers for their continued loyalty and every one of our approximately 100,000 employees. With their above-average commitment, they made 2023 one of the three … Continue reading Lufthansa Group generates profit of 2.7 billion euros
Lufthansa City Airlines: First destinations confirmed
FRANKFURT – The Lufthansa Group’s most recent airline, Lufthansa City Airlines, will take off in summer 2024 – now the first destinations have also been confirmed. The airline will initially fly to the following destinations from Munich: Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, … Continue reading Lufthansa City Airlines: First destinations confirmed
Lufthansa joins Airbus’ carbon-removal initiative
FRANKFURT – It is considered a promising solution for reducing CO2 in the atmosphere: The so-called Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) technology filters CO2 from the air and stores it permanently. The Lufthansa Group began exploring this innovative … Continue reading Lufthansa joins Airbus’ carbon-removal initiative
Tech cooperation for aviation fuels of the future
FRANKFURT/M. – Working together for a more sustainable aviation: Representatives of Lufthansa Airlines, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR), Airbus, Flughafen München GmbH and MTU Aero Engines signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in Berlin … Continue reading Tech cooperation for aviation fuels of the future
International flight bookings near 2019 levels
ALEXANDRIA/VA (USA) – Flight bookings for international business travel this fall are nearing 2019 levels, in a sign of recovery, according to a travel data firm, but climate concerns and economic clouds could mute demand for work-related trips. Business travel … Continue reading International flight bookings near 2019 levels