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How Lufthansa’s Culinary Journey and Global Innovators Are Changing the Way We Eat When We Travel

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is transforming the in-flight dining experience with the launch of its new “Culinary Journey”, an integrated digital platform that personalizes meal selection for passengers across Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines. Available for all travel classes and flight types, the service allows guests to view… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Expands Climate Protection Efforts with Loyalty Benefits for CO₂ Offsetting and SAF Use

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group’s loyalty program, Miles & More, is enhancing its sustainability focus by awarding both miles and Points to members who purchase CO₂-offsetting packages. These packages, available during booking, before departure, or even after flights, allow travelers to offset their flight-related emissions through a mix of Sustainable… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino Appointed Lufthansa Hub Manager Frankfurt

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(IN SHORT) Francesco Sciortino, currently Chief Operating Officer of Austrian Airlines, will transition to Hub Manager Frankfurt and Accountable Manager on the Lufthansa Airlines Executive Board starting 1 September 2025. During his 4½-year tenure at Austrian, he championed the introduction of the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-9, led the decision to phase out the Embraer… Read the full news article

New Era for Austrian Miles & More Credit Cards as Erste Bank und Sparkasse Takes Over with Expanded Travel and Banking Benefits

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(IN SHORT) Austrian Airlines and Miles & More have chosen Erste Bank und Sparkasse to manage their Austrian credit card portfolio starting in 2026, with Mastercard continuing as payment provider. The new credit cards will be linked to the George digital banking platform and will introduce expanded benefits such as cashback on foreign currency payments,… Read the full news article

New Business Class Menu Features Tick‑Box Breakfast Selection and Austrian‑Sourced Gin, Whisky, Vodka

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(IN SHORT) Austrian Airlines has refreshed its Business Class service on long‑haul routes with a newly structured menu card that lets passengers tick off breakfast items—reintroducing the Kreuzerlfrühstück for personalized trays. The airline has also replaced several international spirits with Austrian‑made selections: Gin X1 by Wolfgang Achs Apetlon, Gurktaler herbal liqueur, Roggenhof Whisky Single Malt from… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Tops Skytrax Awards as World’s Most Family-Friendly Airline and Best First Class Lounge

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(IN SHORT) At the Paris Air Show, Lufthansa was voted the world’s most family-friendly airline and its First Class Terminal in Frankfurt was named the world’s best First Class lounge by Skytrax, based on a survey of 22.3 million passengers. Austrian Airlines won “Best Airline Staff in Europe” and Eurowings secured “Best Low Cost Airline… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Expands “Tray Tracker” to Munich in Bid to Reduce Food Waste and Enhance Sustainability

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(IN SHORT) The Lufthansa Group has introduced the “Tray Tracker,” an AI-powered solution designed to reduce food waste by analyzing meal returns on flights. Following its successful implementation in Frankfurt, the technology is now in use in Munich and will expand to other Lufthansa Group locations. This innovation helps optimize meal portion sizes and reduce… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Embraces Visa’s ‘Click to Pay’ for Seamless and Secure Flight Bookings

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Group is set to launch the ‘Click to Pay’ online payment option across its airline brands—Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines—starting October 2025. In partnership with Visa, this feature allows passengers to complete purchases using just an email address, without re-entering card details. The service enhances both ease of use and… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Unveils First Set of Benefits from ITA Airways Integration, Enhancing Passenger Experience Across Europe

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With immediate effect: Miles for Miles & More members with ITA Airways and points for Volare members with the Lufthansa Group’s network airlines From 30 March: ITA Airways will move into Terminal 1 in Frankfurt and into Terminal 2 in Munich From 30 March: mutual lounge access From 30 March: 100 code shares connections and… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Enhances Baggage Tracking with Apple AirTag Integration for Improved Customer Experience

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, has integrated Apple’s AirTag location feature into their baggage tracing service. This allows passengers to securely share the location of their AirTag or Find My network accessory via familiar digital channels, improving baggage tracking efficiency. The initiative is part of the… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines Excels in Punctuality and Regularity, Surpassing 2022 Performance

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Regularity and punctuality improved further compared to the previous year Austrian Airlines is among the top performers in the Lufthansa Group and among the most punctual airlines in Europe COO Francesco Sciortino: “Austrian Airlines is one of the most punctual airlines in Europe and can look back on a very successful year 2023 in operational… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines Expands Winter Flight Program to Include Sevilla, Rovaniemi, and Kittilä

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Direct flights to the birthplace of Flamenco twice a week Austrian Airlines expands its winter flight program with Rovaniemi, Kittilä, and Sevilla CCO Michael Trestl: “The increasing demand and sustained high travel interest from our guests, both in summer and winter, demonstrate their year-round desire for relaxation and sunshine. We have strategically expanded our winter… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines reappoints Michael Trestl as Chief Commercial Officer for another five years

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Supervisory Board extends Executive Board contract for another five years until 2028 Michael Trestl has held the position as CCO of Austrian Airlines since 2021 Vienna, Austria, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines AG has reappointed Michael Trestl (37) to serve as member of the Executive Board and Chief… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Launches World’s First “Green Fares” for Sustainable Flying

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With one click: More climate-friendly flying by using Sustainable Aviation Fuels and contributing to high-quality climate protection projects New fare available from February 15, 2023 for flights throughout Europe and North Africa Successful test run shows growing interest in sustainable travel Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is further expanding… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines Unveils Simplified and Transparent Points System for Achieving and Maintaining Frequent Traveler Status

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In the future a more understandable and transparent Points system will be in place for Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle statuses The awarding of Miles & More bonus miles will remain unchanged New: Frequent Traveller status for a lifetime for long-term loyalty Simplest and most attractive loyalty programe on the market Valid for flights… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group and OMV sign MoU for the supply of more than 800,000 tons of SAF

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Memorandum of Understanding to supply more than 800,000 tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the years 2023-2030 Cooperation to include new locations and new SAF production technologies OMV is already supplying SAF at Vienna International Airport to Austrian Airlines Cologne, Germany, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group and the global energy… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines launches two weekly flights to Marrakesh from October 2022

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Starting from October 2022, Austrian Airlines exclusively offers direct flights between Vienna and Marrakesh With pleasant temperatures in October “the Pearl of the South“ is an ideal weekend-getaway in autumn Austrian Airlines CCO Michael Trestl: “Marrakesh perfectly rounds down our range of holiday destinations on short- and medium-haul flights and offers our guests a well-earned… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines appoints Michael Larivière new Chief Technical Officer

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Vienna, Austria, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Michael Larivière (51) will take over as Head of Austrian Technik on March 1, 2022. In this function, he succeeds Michael Kaye, who will devote himself to a new task within the Lufthansa Group. Michael Larivière began his career in the Lufthansa Group in 1994 as Aircraft… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines to modernize its fleet with four Airbus A320neos

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New aircraft are more fuel efficient, quieter and more cost effective Until spring 2023 four A320neos will replace older A320s New cabin concept enhances travel comfort on short and medium haul routes Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: “Latest technology enables up to 20 per cent less fuel consumption and reduces noise”. Vienna, Austria, 2022-Feb-17 —… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines’ “AIRcelerate” training program enters fourth round; now open for applications

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Eight young talents for AIRcelerate study program wanted Applications now open until 20 April 2022 Dual aviation management bachelor’s degree program with practical assignments starting in September 2022 Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: “With AIRcelerate, we offer young talents the optimal framework to become competent and experienced aviation managers.” Vienna, Austria, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines seeks new talents for its Apprenticeship training in 2022

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Five future talents wanted for mechatronics apprenticeship in production technology – apply until 13 February 2022 Home carrier educates its own junior staff since 25 years COO Francesco Sciortino: “Apprenticeship training is a valuable investment in the next generation and offers young people perspectives for their professional lives”. Vienna, Austria, 2022-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines ramps up 2022 summer flight schedule with 110 destinations to offer

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Around 90 destinations in the flight programme for the Easter break Flight offer will be successively increased until midsummer Almost 110 attractive destinations worldwide will be offered during the summer season with around 1,300 weekly frequencies Vienna, Austria, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Those who are already tired of freezing temperatures, can start planning… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines starts services to Cancún

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Fully booked Boeing 777 flew over 300 passengers to Mexico Two weekly direct flights to the Mexican Caribbean Due to high demand: Increased Cancún offer during Christmas time Vienna, Austria, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On 24 October 2021 at 10:40 am local time, Austrian Airlines’ aircraft OE-LPF took off for its maiden flight… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines expects further growth in bookings following eased travel regulations and rising vaccination rates

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CCO Michael Trestl: “Eased travel regulations and rising vaccination rates have quadrupled our bookings” Greece, Spain and Italy among the most popular destinations Austrian Airlines continues to offer full flexibility in rebooking and security Vienna, Austria, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — With a rising vaccination rate and easings of entry regulations in many European… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines launches services between Milan and Linate

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Change from Milan-Malpensa to Linate Airport near the city center From 1 June, two flights a day – morning and evening “Much more comfortable for our passengers”, says CCO Michael Trestl Vienna, Austria, 2021-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — From 1 June, Austrian Airlines will be flying to Linate Airport, which is close to the… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines further extends free rebooking option

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Flexible rebooking enables carefree and long-term vacation planning In addition to the date, the destination can also be changed Summer flight schedule offers full tourism services Vienna, Austria, 2021-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is extending the free rebooking option again. All tickets can still be rebooked free of charge as often as… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines launches three times weekly flights to Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine

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City in Ukraine to be served three times a week from 17 May Announcement on today’s 30th anniversary of Austrian Airlines in Ukraine Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa complete the Ukraine program in summer Vienna, Austria, 2021-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines will fly to Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine from 17 May. The route is… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines announces merger of its Corporate Communications and International & Aeropolitical Affairs divisions

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Sophie Matkovits appointed as Head of Corporate Communications, Public Affairs & Corporate Responsibility Walter Reimann will assume the position of Board Advisor Public Affairs and Lufthansa Group Traffic Rights Coordinator Tanja Gruber, Interim Head of Corporate Communications, will leave the company at her own request Merger of departments designed to generate synergies Vienna, Austria, 2021-Feb-25… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines appoints Steve Beyermann as Head of IT Management

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IT-Manager from company’s own ranks will head division in the future Present Head of IT Stefan Matzelle takes on new challenge outside Lufthansa Group Vienna, Austria, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Steve Beyermann (31) will take over as Head of IT Management at Austrian Airlines on January 1, 2021. Beyermann has been working in… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines to include classic Austrian dishes in its menu in Economy Class

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Austrian Airlines will offer a high-quality range of food and beverages for purchase starting in 2021 “Austrian Melangerie” will be available in Economy Class on European flights Focus on quality, regionality and variety Classic Austrian dishes will provide a feeling of home when travelling Vienna, Austria, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is… Read the full news article