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Jordan Welcomes Eurowings’ First Flight from Stuttgart with New Pathways for Culture and Tourism

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(IN SHORT) Eurowings has inaugurated direct flights between Stuttgart and Amman, introducing a twice-weekly connection that enhances travel between southern Germany and Jordan. The new route strengthens Eurowings’ medium-haul network while supporting Jordan’s broader tourism strategy focused on improved air connectivity. Executives from both Eurowings and Jordan’s tourism authorities praised the collaboration, noting that it… Read the full news article

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

Eurowings Strengthens Market Position as Customers Gain Direct Access to Codeshare Flights via Website and App

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings has taken a major step in expanding its digital services by enabling customers to search, book, and check in for codeshare flights directly through its website and mobile app for the first time. With AEGEAN Airlines and Smartwings as the initial partners, travelers now gain… Read the full news article

Edelweiss Air Launches Twice-Weekly Nonstop Flights Connecting Halifax Stanfield and Zurich

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(IN SHORT) Edelweiss Air has commenced non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield and Zurich, marking both the airport’s newest international carrier partnership and the first time Zurich appears on its route map. Operated twice weekly on Airbus A340-300 aircraft with 314 seats across three cabins, the flights will take approximately seven hours. Halifax joins Calgary and… Read the full news article

Airbus Adopts Lufthansa’s SAF-Backed Corporate Fare to Offset Business-Flight Emissions

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(IN SHORT) Starting 1 June, Airbus has adopted Lufthansa Group’s “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare” for all domestic German flights taken by its employees, enabling partial CO₂ offsetting via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The fare, which can cover up to 30 percent of calculated emissions, complements Lufthansa’s broader suite of tailored corporate green travel solutions, including… 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 City Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Brand-New Airbus A320neo “Ingelheim am Rhein” to Boost Short-Haul Competitiveness and Expand European Routes

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa City Airlines has received its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, registered as D-AIJP and named “Ingelheim am Rhein,” at Hamburg-Finkenwerder. This delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to revamp continental traffic within the Lufthansa Group, linking its current hub in Munich with the upcoming Frankfurt hub from 2026. The new… Read the full news article

ITA Airways Set to Join Star Alliance in Early 2026, Boosting Global Connectivity and European Network

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(IN SHORT) ITA Airways has been approved by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board to start its integration into the global airline alliance, with an official membership expected in early 2026. This decision comes after ITA Airways’ recent induction into the Lufthansa Group and will see the carrier contribute 360 daily flights to the Alliance,… Read the full news article

ITA Airways Integration into Lufthansa Group Expands Loyalty Benefits for Miles & More Members

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Miles & More members can now earn Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points on ITA Airways flights Welcome promotion: Up to 6,000 extra miles on ITA Airways flights (IN SHORT) ITA Airways has officially joined the Lufthansa Group, enabling Miles & More members to earn Points, Qualifying Points, and HON Circle Points on flights… 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

Lufthansa Group’s App Clinches Title of Best Airline App 2024 at World Aviation Festival

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Group’s app has been honored as the “Best Airline App 2024” at the World Aviation Festival (WAF). After being nominated based on customer evaluations, the app was selected as the top choice among competitors, outperforming notable contenders such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air India. Dieter Vranckx, a member of the Executive… Read the full news article

Discover Airlines to Launch Frankfurt to Kittilä Flights, Enhancing Lapland’s International Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Discover Airlines, a German leisure airline under the Lufthansa Group, is set to improve Kittilä Airport’s international route options by introducing scheduled flights from Frankfurt, Germany, to Kittilä Airport starting from December 20, 2024, until March 28, 2025. These weekly Friday flights on Airbus A320-200 aircraft are a welcome addition to Lapland’s growing… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group and HCS Group Partner to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Germany, Advancing Decarbonization Efforts in Aviation

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Lufthansa Group drives forward the market ramp-up and use of SAF as a core element of its sustainability strategy Production at the Haltermann Carless site in Speyer to start in 2026 with a volume of 60,000 tons per year SAF is a decisive technological key for more sustainable flying Cologne, Germany, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

DER Touristik and Lufthansa Group Partner to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage in Tourism

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DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Lufthansa Group Contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions from vacation trips New offers in the DERTOUR Magalog “Conscious Travel” with SAF share for flights Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In order to meet the challenges in… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Invests in Real-Time Flight Trajectory Technology to Drive Innovation and Sustainability

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From 2024, all new Lufthansa Group Airbus A320neo/A321neo to be delivered with automated flight profile transmission technology Lufthansa Group is a pioneer for more sustainable aviation Important contribution to EU airspace modernization Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Every drop counts: An optimized flight path saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions. With the standard… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group unveils brand new Senator and Business Lounges at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

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Lufthansa opens new lounges at Berlin Airport Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Group Business Class passengers, status customers and Star Alliance Airlines travelers with lounge entitlement who start their journey at the capital’s Berlin Brandenburg Airport have reason to rejoice: On April 3, the new Lufthansa Senator Lounge and the new… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group & VARO Partner for a Greener Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Deal

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Energy company VARO could supply large quantities of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to the Lufthansa Group from as early as 2026 Cooperation to include innovative processes for the production of biogenic hydrogen Sustainable Aviation Fuels are essential for ecological transformation Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group and the energy company… 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

Lufthansa Group signs new distribution agreement with Amadeus to improve travel retailing

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Lufthansa Group and Amadeus sign new distribution agreement to improve travel retailing NDC offers from Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Dolomiti and Eurowings Discover bookable via the Amadeus Travel Platform as of Q4 2022 Cologne, Germany, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are expanding their partnership to further modernize… Read the full news article

Boeing delivers Lufthansa Group’s first 787 Dreamliner

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Europe’s largest airline group takes delivery of first of 32 787s it has on order 787 Dreamliner key for Lufthansa Group fleet modernization program and sustainability efforts SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lufthansa Group today (Aug. 29, 2022) celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group launches #MakeChangeFly marketing campaign to inform about its measures for a sustainable future

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Global marketing information campaign highlights the Lufthansa Group’s diverse initiatives for CO2-neutral flying Broad commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuels and driver for technological innovations Christina Foerster: “We want to bring aviation and climate protection together and are leading the transformation of our industry” Cologne, Germany, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Learning from nature to… 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

Swissport to open 180 new jobs for its operations at Cologne Bonn Airport as part of Eurowings contract

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Germany has won a major contract from Eurowings at the airline’s home base at Cologne Bonn Airport. The cooperation covers passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination and will start this summer. For the new contract, Swissport will hire approximately 180 new employees. The new contract… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group announces the appointment of Jörg Eberhart as Head of Strategy & Organizational Development

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Cologne, Germany, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — On October 1, 2021, Jörg Eberhart, currently CEO of Air Dolomiti, will assume the position of “Head of Strategy & Organizational Development” at Lufthansa Group. He will succeed William Wilms, who was appointed to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik on 1 September 2021. Jörg Eberhart has… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group selects Google Cloud as a strategic partner to further improve its operational performance

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Lufthansa Group selects Google Cloud as strategic partner to optimize operational performance  Revolutionary system for airline operations COLOGNE, Germany, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flight delays, rebookings due to missed flights and extreme weather conditions are some of the many factors that can disrupt a flight schedule. In the interests of their customers, the… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group announces strategic partnership with Travel Management Company TripActions

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As first step of innovation partnership, Lufthansa Group is minority investor in travel management company TripActions The collaboration is an important step for corporate customers to benefit from modern airline retailing and a better end-to-end experience TripActions marks the fourth strategic tech investment of Lufthansa Group facilitated through the Lufthansa Innovation Hub COLOGNE, Germany, 2020-Jan-22… Read the full news article