Lufthansa Group Responds to Rising Demand with New Long Distance Flights from Munich Frankfurt and Vienna
(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Group airlines are adding a number of extra long-haul flights in response to a recent surge in demand for intercontinental travel, particularly on routes to Asia and Africa. Lufthansa Airlines will operate additional services from Munich to Singapore, Frankfurt to Cape Town, and Frankfurt to Riyadh, while Austrian Airlines has scheduled ten special flights between Vienna and Bangkok. The additional flights are already available for booking through standard sales channels. Lufthansa Group says it will continue to monitor travel demand and may introduce further special flights if the strong market demand continues.
(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, Germany, 2026-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Group airlines are expanding their long-haul flight schedules in response to a sharp increase in demand for intercontinental travel. Lufthansa Airlines and Austrian Airlines have announced a number of additional flights, particularly on routes connecting Europe with destinations in Asia and Africa.
The airline group reports that demand for long-distance travel has risen significantly in recent weeks, prompting the introduction of extra services at short notice. To accommodate passengers seeking travel options on these popular routes, several special flights have already been scheduled and made available for booking.
Lufthansa Airlines will operate additional flights from its Munich hub to Singapore, adding four round-trip services to the route in the coming weeks. The airline is also introducing two special round-trip flights between Frankfurt and Cape Town to support demand for travel to South Africa.
Further capacity increases are planned for the Middle East, with two additional flights scheduled between Frankfurt and Riyadh. These services are expected to provide more flexibility for travelers heading to the region during the current surge in demand.
Austrian Airlines is also expanding its long-haul offering. The carrier has scheduled ten special round-trip flights between Vienna and Bangkok, significantly increasing available seats on the route.
The flights that have already been announced are available for booking through all Lufthansa Group sales channels. The airline group noted that it continues to monitor market conditions closely and may introduce further additional flights depending on demand trends.
By adjusting capacity quickly and introducing extra services on key long-haul routes, Lufthansa Group aims to ensure that passengers have access to additional travel options while maintaining connectivity between Europe and major international destinations.
Media Relations:
Lufthansa Group – Germany
newsroom.lufthansagroup.com
lufthansa-group@dlh.de
+49 69 696 2999
SOURCE: Lufthansa Group
