Showing posts with label Lufthansa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lufthansa. Show all posts
14 October, 2024
Lufthansa Group awarded “Best Airline App 2024” worldwide
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10 October, 2024
Brussels Airlines and LAT open new training center near Brussels Airport
More modern and more efficient training will enhance safety and comfort even more
The Lufthansa Aviation Training Group (LAT) officially opened its new training centre in Brussels today. Located near Brussels Airport, the centre will be available to both Brussels Airlines’ and external LAT customers, enhancing training opportunities for flight crews at the Belgian capital’s airport.
The centre features a variety of state-of-the-art training devices for conducting safety and service training to the highest standards. Facilities include a state-of-the-art A320 cabin mockup, and several door trainers for the Airbus A320 and A330, as well as for the Boeing 737 and 787. Additional equipment comprises a slide tower for narrow- and wide-body aircraft and a next-generation Real Fire Fighting Trainer outside the training centre. A Virtual Reality area is also part of the training setup.
Brussels Airlines crews will particularly benefit from this new opening, as it will allow them to avoid long travel distances to other training locations. This will not only save costs but also lead to more efficient scheduling.
Over 60 invited guests attended the grand opening to tour the modern training facilities and network with industry colleagues. A highlight of the event was the opportunity for guests to experience LAT’s latest virtual reality training programs using VR headsets in the LAT XR-Buzz.
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Lufthansa,
News,
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Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
09 October, 2024
Timeshifter entices one million users on its Jet Lag App. Plus new partnership with Lufthansa Group
Timeshifter Inc., the global leader in circadian technology, announced at the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam that its groundbreaking jet lag app has surpassed 1 million user accounts. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the travel experience, Timeshifter is also excited to announce a new partnership with Lufthansa Group, encompassing Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. Timeshifter's jet lag app is designed to help travelers address the underlying cause of jet lag – circadian disruption – as well as its symptoms.
With over 1 million user accounts and a stellar 4.7/5 user satisfaction rating, Timeshifter's jet lag app is the most-downloaded and highest-rated jet lag app in the world. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned scientists and based on the latest sleep and circadian neuroscience, Timeshifter has become the gold standard for helping travelers quickly adapt to new time zones. With Timeshifter, travelers can create highly personalized jet lag plans based on their chronotype, sleep pattern, itinerary, and personal preferences for caffeine and melatonin use.
Lufthansa Group joins Timeshifter's incredible partner roster, which includes United Airlines, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, and Six Senses, further demonstrating the Timeshifter app's critical role in enhancing the travel experience.
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Lufthansa,
News,
Technology
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30 September, 2024
Lufthansa Group appoints Felipe Bonifatti as Vice President Asia Pacific & Joint Ventures East
With an aviation career that spans more than three decades, Lufthansa Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Felipe Bonifatti as Vice President Asia Pacific & Joint Ventures East. Based in the Lufthansa Group regional headquarters of Singapore, Felipe will lead all commercial activities, including Joint Venture sales, in the Asia Pacific region from November 1, 2024.
Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Felipe Bonifatti is a dual national of both Argentina and Spain. A graduate of the German school in Mar del Plata, Felipe holds both a bachelor’s degree as well as a law degree from the National University. Felipe also holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Belgrano in Argentina.
Felipe’s career in aviation began in 1992, and he has held various senior positions with Lufthansa Group across Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean. Appointed General Manager Equatorial Guinea & Sao Tome and Principe, Felipe was subsequently promoted to General Manager Colombia, Ecuador & Peru where he was awarded with the prestigious Order of Alexander von Humboldt by the Colombian Parliament.
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16 September, 2024
Lufthansa Group extends wet lease partnership with airBaltic
The Lufthansa Group is extending its collaboration within the framework of a wet lease partnership with its long-standing and proven partner airBaltic (BT) for a further three years beyond the summer of 2025.
This partnership enables to flexibly deploy up to 21 additional aircraft of the fuel-efficient Airbus A220-300 in summer and five aircraft of this type in winter at various hubs.
Due to changing customer needs, the Lufthansa Group airlines are aligning their route networks to seasonal peaks in demand, particularly in the summer timetable. With the additional capacities of airBaltic, destinations in high demand in the route networks can be served even more flexibly in future. At the same time, this will strengthen the quality of connections to Lufthansa Group Airlines’ intercontinental services at the Group’s hubs.
As is usual with a wet lease, the aircraft and crews will be provided by airBaltic. The Latvian national airline with its headquarters and hub in Riga has proven itself to be a very reliable wet-lease operator. The Lufthansa Group, says, that since it started working with airBaltic in 2019, the airline has proven itself to be a reliable and valuable partner.
Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic said: "Throughout the recent years, airBaltic has earned a reputation as one of the leading premium wet lease providers in Europe. The wet-lease business has become a crucial element of the airBaltic growth strategy, complementing our scheduled operations from our existing bases. The efficient single-type fleet of modern Airbus A220-300s and our high-quality onboard service have been key to this success."
Gauss added: "This partnership is an endorsement of our wet lease capabilities and reliability from a well-respected international brand like Lufthansa Group. We are looking forward to a successful collaboration over the coming years."
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Air Baltic,
Lufthansa,
News
Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
12 September, 2024
Lufthansa Group expands route network from Berlin this winter
With a new direct flight to Geneva, the Lufthansa Group is improving connectivity to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Starting on October 28, SWISS will fly daily from BER to Geneva. Eurowings has also continuously expanded its position at BER in 2024. In the last six months alone, the Lufthansa Group subsidiary has increased its services from Berlin to a total of 30 destinations in Europe and the Gulf region. Passenger volume has more than doubled since the pandemic.
SWISS introduces direct flights to Geneva
Eurowings offers daily service to Dubai and flies three times a week to Jeddah
Eurowings positions additional aircraft at BER
Lufthansa Group is market leader at Germany’s capital airport
Next winter, Eurowings will once again offer a nonstop Berlin-Dubai connection. From October 2024, the frequency will be increased from four times a week to a daily connection. This means that an additional Eurowings aircraft will be stationed at BER - currently, there are six, soon there will be seven. Furthermore, Eurowings will add Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to its flight schedule in winter, with three weekly flights from Berlin. Germany’s largest leisure airline is also planning to further expand its network from Berlin in 2025.
The Lufthansa Group is the market leader in Berlin. The Group’s airlines Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS currently operate around 27 percent of all flights at BER. With approximately 500 flights per week, the Lufthansa Group connects the capital region non-stop to 36 destinations. With just one transfer, travellers from Berlin can reach over 300 destinations worldwide.
Come experience the wealth of history Berlin has to offer. Berlin is home to a myriad of universities, festivals, art museums, parks and forests. Visit the East Side Gallery - a series of paintings on the remnants of the Berlin Wall, or tour the famous Hackescher Markt with all of its outlets, clubs and galleries. Berlin is the locale of the Berlin Philharmonic, the Tiergarten, and the Jewish Museum, which presents 4000 years of German-Jewish history.
Things to do in Berlin:
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre: A fun-filled indoor playground with over 5 million LEGO bricks, perfect for a family day out. Aquarium Berlin: Home to thousands of aquatic species, offering an exciting underwater journey for the whole family. Olympiastadion Tour: Explore the historic Olympic Stadium and learn about its rich sporting history. Berlin Marathon: Participate or cheer on runners in this world-renowned race through the city's iconic landmarks. Museum Island: Discover five internationally significant museums all located on one island in the heart of Berlin. Berlin Philharmonic: Attend a concert at one of the world’s leading orchestras known for its distinctive golden hue architecture. Messe Berlin: One of the world's leading trade fair companies with numerous events and conferences. Coworking Spaces: Numerous modern coworking spaces offer ideal conditions for productive work and networking. Potsdam's Gardens: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through these UNESCO World Heritage gardens, known for their stunning landscapes. River Spree Cruise: Experience Berlin from a different perspective on a relaxing river cruise.
06 September, 2024
Widerøe sees passenger numbers rise in August and signs codeshare deal with Lufthansa
Widerøe continues to fill the planes better than last year. The load factor for August ended at 76.5 percent. Up almost four percentage points from the same month in 2023. The load factor on the short-haul network was similar to last month, with 64%.
In total, Widerøe flew 340,995 passengers in August. This is more than eight per cent more passengers than the same period last year. Widerøe will reopen the route with daily departures between Tromsø and Leknes from April 2025 and is pleased to be able to present an improved route structure at Andenes and Evenes.
The last month of summer concluded in many months with a great summer for Widerøe. In total, 8.5 percent more passengers flew with the company in August compared to the same month last year. Sales of airline tickets in August have been good and the recently concluded sales campaign ended up as one of the best in the company's history. The firm, now part of the Norwegian Group, sold 32% more tickets in the period ahead compared to the same period in 2023. Sales of airline tickets on tender routes are up by 48% and on commercial routes an increase of 24%.
Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
03 September, 2024
Lufthansa Group set to head back to Tel Aviv from Thursday morning.
The Lufthansa Group has decided it is safe to restart services to Tel Aviv the build-up of drones by Iran and the ongoing volatility in the region.
Austrian Airlines is operating a flight on Thursday morning at 01:50 from Vienna International Airport, touching down at Ben Gurion International at 06:15. Later in the morning Brussels Airlines will be departing at 9:20 and heading to Tel Aviv for an eta of 14:50. SWISS has a flight leaving at 12:00 from Zurich, getting to Tel Aviv at 17:00, whilst Lufthansa is starting flights from Frankfurt and Munich on Friday.
The rapid deployment of U.S. fighter jets and support aircraft, along with hundreds of extra missiles in the last two weeks has no doubt contributed to the safety considerations by airline managers. Air France recently reintroduced its flights to Tel Aviv.
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Austrian Airlines,
Brussels Airlines,
Lufthansa,
News,
Swiss
Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
21 August, 2024
Germany's Discover Airlines to offer new destinations and more connections from Frankfurt and Munich next summer
Brand new in the flight schedule: Ã…lesund and Bodø in Norway and ReykjavÃk in Iceland
5 destinations and up to 12 weekly flights: "Nordics" offer greater than ever
Significantly more connections to Greece and Bulgaria
Discover Airlines will launch new connections from Frankfurt and Munich throughout Europe next summer and increase popular routes, including to Greece and Bulgaria. Brand new in the offer, not only at Discover Airlines but in the entire Lufthansa Group, Ålesund and Bodø in Norway. Discover Airlines is the only airline that flies to these destinations from Germany.
Off to the north: offer more varied than ever
With a total of five destinations in Northern Europe, Discover Airlines' "Nordics" offering will be larger than ever next summer. For the first time, the airline will fly twice a week (Wednesdays, Saturdays) from Frankfurt to Ã…lesund in around two and a half hours between the beginning of May and the end of October. The city is located on the Norwegian coast, right at the entrance to the famous Geirangerfjord.
Also new, Discover Airlines will take off twice a week (Mondays, and Thursdays) from Munich to Bodø between the beginning of June and the end of October. In about three hours flight time, travelers reach the Norwegian city, which, just like Evenes, is an ideal starting point for a tour to the Lofoten archipelago. The Frankfurt – Evenes connection is planned for summer 2025 with up to three weekly flights (Mondays, Thursdays, Sundays).
Kittilä in Finland will continue beyond the winter as a year-round connection from Frankfurt. With up to two weekly flights (Mondays, Fridays), travelers reach their remote destination in Finnish Lapland after just under three and a half hours of flight. Discover Airlines is the first international airline to offer direct flights there in the summer.
With Keflavik, the international airport near ReykjavÃk, the airline is also adding its first destination in Iceland to its flight schedule. The connection from Munich was previously flown by Lufthansa and will be offered by Discover Airlines next year. From April to the end of October, up to three weekly flights are planned between Munich and Iceland's capital.
Plenty of sunshine – from Frankfurt and Munich
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Discover Airlines,
Lufthansa,
News
The news team can be contacted at news@air101.co.uk
17 August, 2024
25 years of help alliance: Lufthansa Airbus takes off in fall with special ’helping hands’ livery
Exactly 25 years ago, Lufthansa Group employees in Frankfurt am Main founded the Help Alliance, Lufthansa Group’s aid organization. To mark this anniversary, Europe’s largest aviation company is sending a clear sign of support across the continent: an Airbus A321neo with the lettering ’help alliance’ and many colourful “helping hands” will be flying in Lufthansa’s European route network from autumn.
The aircraft with the help alliance sticker pays tribute to all the people who have shown great commitment to the aid organization over the past 25 years and collects donations. Those who hurry can symbolically leave a colourful handprint on the plane. There is space for a total of 300 handprints on the aircraft - they can be purchased at helpalliance.org. The money will be used to provide children in Africa and India with school books and meals, among other things.
Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
16 August, 2024
Lufthansa Airbus takes off in fall with special ’helping hands’ livery
Exactly 25 years ago, Lufthansa Group employees in Frankfurt am Main founded the Help Alliance, Lufthansa Group’s aid organization. To mark this anniversary, Europe’s largest aviation company is sending a clear sign of support across the continent: an Airbus A321neo with the lettering ’help alliance’ and many colourful “helping hands” will be flying in Lufthansa’s European route network from autumn.
The aircraft with the help alliance sticker pays tribute to all the people who have shown great commitment to the aid organization over the past 25 years and collects donations. Those who hurry can symbolically leave a colourful handprint on the plane. There is space for a total of 300 handprints on the aircraft - they can be purchased at helpalliance.org. The money will be used to provide children in Africa and India with school books and meals, among other things.
Vivian Spohr, patroness of Help Alliance, says: “It makes me proud and grateful that Lufthansa is sending out a strong and highly visible signal on the 25th anniversary of Help Alliance. The aid organization would be inconceivable without people who care for those who need support - either actively in projects around the world or as donors. The ”helping hands“ on the plane are a tribute to their great work. Every donation helps to give children all over the world a better future. With help alliance, we are taking responsibility - in the past and in the future, because we still have a lot to do.”
Interested parties can find more information and make a donation on the Help Alliance website. Link to the donation website: Helping Hands - help alliance
About Help Alliance:
help alliance was founded in 1999 by dedicated Lufthansa employees in order to bundle the commitment of many individual coworkers. To date, the organization has developed into a driving force and central pillar of the social commitment of the entire Lufthansa Group. With a focus on education, training and work, the help alliance is currently involved in over 60 projects in 29 countries, working together with competent local partners and using the strengths of the Lufthansa Group to create future prospects for children, young people and young adults.
Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
Lufthansa Airlines has opened its new premium lounge in Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport
Lufthansa Airlines has opened its new premium lounge in Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. Guests can relax or work in the 600 square meter space before their flight.
The centrepiece of the lounge is the central Skyline Bar. There, passengers will find a large selection of cocktails, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Plus craft beer on tap from New Jersey, the “Garden State”. On the culinary front, the Lufthansa Group offers its guests a selection of fresh regional products in the bistro area. In summer, the menu includes cornbread from Jersey with candied tomato jam and sandwiches with trumpet mushrooms, bacon, crisp lettuce and tomato chutney on sourdough bread.
First Class passengers and HON Circle members have the opportunity to enjoy an à la carte menu in a private dining area. They can also choose from a selection of top wines and champagne.
A total of around 10 million euros was invested in the new lounge.
Victoria Schuster, Vice President Product & Customer Experience Lufthansa Airlines, says: “We are proud to be able to present our guests in Newark with a new lounge that sets new standards. It offers private travellers cozy retreats for relaxation and our business customers generous workspaces. This lounge is a testament to our commitment to the customer as we strive to continually improve the experience for our guests, on the ground and in the air. That’s why we continue to invest in our offering around the world, whether in New Jersey or elsewhere, to meet Lufthansa’s premium standards and, above all, those of our guests.”
Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
12 June, 2024
Lufthansa launches direct flights from Raleigh-Durham to Frankfurt
Lufthansa, the German carrier has started a new non-stop service between Frankfurt and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
Lufthansa’s expansion in North Carolina not only strengthens its presence in the region but provides Carolinians with even more options for direct travel to Europe. The new Raleigh-Durham to Frankfurt route, coupled with the existing Charlotte to Munich flight, creates a robust network for seamless connections across Europe and beyond. North Carolina residents now have a world of possibilities at their fingertips, including a direct link to the main business hubs, hi-tech companies and R&D centres of Europe, as well as to high-in-demand places for business travel, such as the Middle East and India. The airline has been flying to Charlotte for nearly 20 years, and together with the RDU flight, Lufthansa now serves North Carolina with 12 weekly frequencies to both of its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich.
"Lufthansa is thrilled to bring Raleigh-Durham International Airport its first-ever nonstop connection to Frankfurt, and Germany as a whole," said Dirk Janzen, Vice President Passenger Airlines Sales, The Americas, Lufthansa Group "This new route will provide travelers throughout North Carolina with seamless access to Lufthansa Group’s worldwide network, opening up a world of possibilities for business and leisure travel, and helping to further the Group’s goal of connecting people, cultures, and economies."
Flight LH408 departs Frankfurt (FRA) at 10:20am and lands at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at 1:50pm. The return flight LH409 departs Raleigh-Durham at 3:40pm and arrives back in Frankfurt at 6:05am the following day. All times are local. The new Raleigh-Durham service will operate five times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with an Airbus A330-300 in a three-class configuration. The aircraft includes 42 Business Class, 28 Premium Economy and 185 Economy Class seats to accommodate 255 passengers.
“The launch of service to Frankfurt was 10 years in the making, dating back to our early conversations with Lufthansa in 2014 and culminating in today’s arrival of the first nonstop flight from Germany to RDU,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. “We are thrilled to welcome Lufthansa as RDU’s newest international airline partner and provide convenient service to another European gateway."
Frankfurt and beyond
Frankfurt, Germany’s most international city, offers a rich culture and history. The Frankfurt Rhine-Main metropolitan region is one of Europe’s leading economic centers and home to many tourist attractions and sights, including world-class ballet, opera, theaters and art exhibitions. As Germany’s fifth largest city, it is the nation’s financial powerhouse—home to the German Central Bank and the European Central bank, which manages the euro. It is also the gateway to Germany’s robust hi-tech scene.
Lufthansa at Frankfurt Airport
When arriving in Frankfurt, most passengers usually connect to other flights. With Lufthansa Group, customers can easily connect to over 300 destinations worldwide through Lufthansa Group carriers, as well as code share flights with United Airlines and Air Canada, the airline group’s North American partners. Lounge offerings in Frankfurt offer a variety of options for those premium passengers that find themselves waiting for the next leg of their trip. Lufthansa lounges vary from a Welcome Lounge that has private showers, warm breakfast offerings and quiet spaces to rest or work to a multitude of First and Business Class lounges that provide a tranquil respite for guests.
Lufthansa expansion across the United States
Following a summer of exciting route expansions, Lufthansa's newest addition of Raleigh-Durham marks the Group carriers’ 26th gateway in the United States. With this, Lufthansa and its group subsidiaries now operates some 400 weekly flights to the United States. This dedication to expanding the Lufthansa footprint across North America is further evidenced by the recent launches of a non-stop route from Seattle to Munich and Minneapolis-Saint Paul to Frankfurt, as well as increased capacity from Munich to Washington D.C. with an A380.
The New Service in Brief
Route | Flight number | Flight days | Departure – Arrival (local times) |
Raleigh-Durham – Frankfurt | LH409 | 5x weekly (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) | 3:40pm – 6:05am (+ 1 day) |
Frankfurt – Raleigh-Durham | LH408 | 5x weekly (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) | 10:20am – 1:50pm |
Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
Lufthansa Group brings fans to the soccer European Championship
Europe is in soccer fever and Lufthansa is bringing soccer fans to Germany: From June 14 to July 14, the airlines of Lufthansa Group are recording around 200,000 additional bookings for flights to the venues of the European Football Championship. Numerous additional flights are being added, especially to and from Great Britain. Lufthansa is ready for the soccer event and is already getting fans in the mood for the European Championships on board. "As a partner of the German men's national soccer team, we are eagerly awaiting the event. We are particularly looking forward to flying soccer fans from all over the world to Germany,” says Heiko Reitz, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa Airlines.
On the road with the “Fanhansa”
For all those travelling with “Fanhansa”, the private summer fairytale can begin as soon as you take off: A total of six aircraft in the A320 proudly display the familiar lettering and emit a soccer atmosphere both inside and out - from special headrests to the food trays that say “Breakfast for Champions”. In addition, special EM chocolates will be served on all flights.
Live ticker on all European flights
Another highlight is the live ticker on board domestic German and European flights: The match action is transmitted in real time via text. Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines passengers can follow the matches live in German and English on their own electronic devices free of charge throughout the European Championships via the FlyNet® portal. This is also possible on Lufthansa A350 flights with the new Allegris cabin interior and in the FlyNet® portal on Discover Airlines long-haul flights.
Those who want more information about the European Championships can watch videos of the players from the DFB team take part in a quiz or get information about the ten German host cities on channels of the new Lufthansa Insights content system. This can be done on board in the FlyNet® portal and on the ground at Lufthansa.com.
As far as possible, the Lufthansa crews on all Lufthansa flights will provide the score of the respective soccer match.
Lufthansa fan scarf
Lufthansa's specially created European fan scarf, whose design symbolizes the airline's route network, is already a popular souvenir. During Germany matches, the scarf is distributed free of charge at the airports of the host cities. In an oversized form, it welcomes passengers on the facade of Terminal 2 in Munich and sets the mood for this summer's major events: The European elections, the European Football Championships and the Olympic Games in Paris. The fan scarf will be on display until mid-August.
Editor in Chief.
Jason's many years within the media and aviation industries have seen him working for airlines, tour operators, travel agents, radio stations, magazines and media consultancy operations. He loves to travel, often more for the journey than arriving at the destination. Strolling along a beach at dusk, red wine, reading and cheesecake are some of his favourite things.
07 May, 2024
First scheduled flight with Lufthansa Allegris on board takes off
First scheduled flight with Lufthansa Allegris on board takes off
A350-900 with 268 passengers on the way from Munich to Vancouver
Further destinations in late summer: Shanghai and San Francisco
From summer: Allegris flights can be booked for the winter timetable
268 passengers, 11 crew members, ten new seat options! The first scheduled flight with Lufthansa Allegris on board, LH476, took off this afternoon at 4:14pm from Munich for Vancouver on the west coast of Canada. Tomorrow, Thursday, the Canadian metropolis of Toronto will be the second Allegris destination, which will be served alternately with Vancouver on selected flights in the first few months. With further A350s delivered, Allegris will also be available on flights to Chicago and Montreal in the summer.
From late summer, flights will also be operated to Shanghai and San Francisco. These destinations will initially replace the existing destinations. From the summer, flights with the Lufthansa Allegris cabin on board will be offered for booking for the winter flight schedule with the entire product range. Further details on prices and benefits for status customers will also be published at that time.
When booking Allegris Business Class, travellers can reserve a specific seat as before. The Classic Seat reservation is always free of charge. This seat offers all the benefits of the new product. Optionally, seats with additional comfort (the Business Class Suite, the Extra Space Seat, the Privacy Seat by the window and the Extra Long Bed) can also be booked in advance via the familiar seat reservation system for an additional charge.
09 April, 2024
Local Cuisine Takes to the Skies with Lufthansa Group
With a legacy of nearly 60 years connecting Japan with Europe, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group continue to strengthen their ties with the country by reintroducing local catering onboard flights from the Land of the Rising Sun to Europe.
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) recently began serving Japanese in-flight meals on flights to and from Japan
Lufthansa reintroduced Japanese food for in-flight meals on flights to and from Japan in late 2023
Japanese cuisine is now available in all classes on Lufthansa and in Business class on SWISS
In recognition of Japan’s deep and unique culinary heritage, Lufthansa began serving local Japanese cuisine onboard flights to/from Japan from October 2023. Travellers on Japanese routes can enjoy traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi, sukiyaki and soba as they travel via our Frankfurt and Munich hubs.
For example, customers aboard LH717 travelling from Tokyo to Frankfurt can enjoy Japanese meals, prepared masterfully by expert local chefs according to traditional recipes, in all cabin classes. Business class travellers can look forward to a specially curated gastronomical experience with a multi-course meal organized according to traditional Japanese culinary arrangements. Beginning with appetizers served in a kobachi and zensai to whet their appetites, the main course features an array of delicacies topped off with a comforting soup and konomono. Premium Economy and Economy passengers are also able to enjoy local Japanese meals on board. On First and Business class, dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients and served on fine ceramic tableware, taking the experience of a traditional Japanese restaurant to the skies. Without the need to preorder, passengers boarding flights to/from Toyo or Osaka are offered a choice of local catering options aboard all Lufthansa flights.
Similarly with Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines has also recently introduced local catering with passengers offered their choice of Japanese menu choices onboard flights to/from Tokyo. Passengers are advised to pre-book their local Japanese meals when travelling to/from Tokyo with SWISS.
With our renewed local catering concepts aboard both Lufthansa and SWISS, Lufthansa Group remains committed to embracing Japanese culture and reinforcing our long-standing ties with the country.
The news team can be contacted at news@air101.co.uk
Lufthansa Group celebrates 55 years connecting Osaka with Germany
55 years connecting the Kansai region with Germany
With a tradition that extends more than five decades, Lufthansa Group celebrates 55 years connecting Japan’s Kansai region with Germany. Described by many as the cultural center and the historical heart of Japan, the Kansai region - including Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe - has had a direct connection to the European nation of Germany since 1969 thanks to Lufthansa German Airlines.
While a lot has changed in the past 55 years, the relationship between Lufthansa Group and Japan remains strong and continues to grow. Late last year Lufthansa reintroduced Japanese catering in all cabins on flights between Japan and Germany (and vice versa), while sister airline SWISS introduced Japanese catering in Business Class for connections between Switzerland and Tokyo (and vice versa).
The Lufthansa Group network into Japan includes direct connections to Haneda, Narita and Osaka airports with 31 weekly flights during the 2024 summer schedule. In fact, connections from Munich to Kansai airport will be increased significantly this year. According to Larry Ryan, Senior Director Sales, Japan and South Korea:
“Based on customer needs, we’re extremely pleased to be able to return to daily operations from Kansai to Munich, enabling connections via our 5-star hub to the entire European continent and beyond. This is particularly exciting as we see so many of our partners gearing up for Expo’25 in the Kansai area.”
In recognition of Japan’s strong heritage and our deep ties to the country, Lufthansa Group is pleased to commemorate this important anniversary by increasing capacity and strengthening our investment in the Kansai region of Japan.
The news team can be contacted at news@air101.co.uk
22 February, 2024
Lufthansa launches Customer Insight Hub developed in collaboration with TD Reply.
Lufthansa, one of Europe’s leading airlines, has embarked on a transformative journey to redefine customer engagement with the launch of an innovative Customer Insight Hub developed in collaboration with TD Reply.
This cutting-edge portal enables advanced analytics leveraging specialised Large Language Models (LLM), to empower data-led strategies that refine the customer journey and ultimately optimise the customer experience.
This strategic project sees TD Reply harnessing the potential of generative AI to understand the expectations and preferences of travellers, thereby elevating the customer experience to a new level. Lufthansa’s countless interaction points with passengers, spanning from online reservations to in-flight engagement and post-travel feedback, provide valuable data to enhance service benchmarks.
At the heart of this initiative lies TD Reply's Customer Insight Hub, an automated nexus for the collection and analysis of customer-related information. The hub boasts an AI-based analytics engine using LLM that streamlines the assessment of customer feedback, automatically classifying it by topic, analysing the sentiment and synthesizing comprehensive customer satisfaction. The combination of qualitative and quantitative data provides a holistic view of the customer experience.
20 December, 2023
Lufthansa surprises Airbus by ordering up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Lufthansa has walked away from ordering more Airbus A320neo jets partly because of a long order backlog and jumped at a massive discount offered by U.S. planemaker Boeing for agreeing to buy up to 100 737-MAX jets.
Europe's largest airline group has placed a firm order of 40 Boeing 737-MAX 8 aeroplanes with an option to purchase up to 60 frames. Lufthansa is understood to have secured a discount of over 40% on the list price for the MAX 8 aircraft. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG said the order was a strategic decision for the Lufthansa Group as it had been co-developer and launch customer of the 737.
"Our relationship with the Lufthansa Group has led to a number of industry-changing achievements and we are delighted to see the 737 return to an original launch customer's fleet," said Stan Deal, president and CEO, of Boeing Commercial Aeroplanes.
However, the German love for Airbus has not been lost completely, the group has placed an order for an additional 40 A220-300s to bolster its short and medium-haul fleet. The A220 has been in service with the Group since 2016 when SWISS put the first aircraft into scheduled service.
Carsten Spohr said that with the order of 40 A220s, the group was "continuing our unique partnership with Airbus, just a few months ago, as the largest airline customer, we received our 600th aircraft from Airbus, and we look forward to taking delivery of number 700. Our customers are looking forward to these additional modern, economical, and fuel-efficient aircraft."
"The Lufthansa Group was one of the first customers for the A220 and has successfully operated the aircraft in its SWISS route network ever since. We are delighted by this testimony of confidence from our long-standing partner and customer," said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. “As the only clean sheet design aircraft and specifically designed for the 100-150 seat market the A220 is the most efficient solution in its category to support Lufthansa Group meeting its exciting airline development and sustainability objectives.”
The latest state-of-the-art A220-300 is the larger sibling of the successful A220 Family, carrying between 120 to 150 passengers on flights of up to 3,400 nautical miles (6,300 km). The aircraft offers 25% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft. It also has the largest cabin, seats and windows in its class, ensuring superior comfort. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A220 is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
By the end of November, Airbus won 849 orders from 31 customers for the A220, of which 303 have been delivered. The A220 is already in successful service with 18 airlines worldwide on 1,350+ routes.
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