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German airline operator Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Thursday net income in the third quarter rose 23 percent because of the addition of new group airlines.
German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Friday the European Commission has approved its takeover of Austrian Airlines Group, allowing it start integrating the company in September.
Airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Thursday its second quarter profit fell 88 percent on a slump in sales — especially of lucrative first- and business-class seats — due to the global recession.
German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Tuesday it has applied for a month-long extension to the deadline to merge with Austrian Airlines in order to fulfill certain obligations for the deal.
Airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG expects to cut 400 administrative jobs at its passenger division and will reconsider its schedule of new aircraft deliveries in a bid save euro1 billion by 2011.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Germany's largest airline, reported Wednesday a 65 percent drop in net profit for 2008, as the economic slowdown and higher fuel prices ate into its bottom line. The company also lacked the large one-time gains it booked in 2007.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG cabin staff voted Monday to go on strike in an effort to secure more pay and better working conditions, their union said.
The European Union is investigating whether the proposed takeover of Brussels Airlines by Germany's Lufthansa AG impedes fair and open competition in the airline sector.
Lufthansa flight attendants walked off the job Friday at Germany's busiest airport to press their demand for higher wages.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG said 15 flights were canceled Wednesday morning due to a short pilot strike at Contact Air, a regional partner airline.
Germany's Lufthansa AG said Monday that passenger traffic on its flagship airline grew 1.2 percent in 2008, although its cargo division saw a 6 percent drop in volume.
Air France-KLM Group said Thursday it has lodged a complaint with the European Commission, accusing German rival Lufthansa of benefiting unfairly from state aid in its deal to acquire Austrian Airlines.
Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson said Tuesday his airline will discuss a possible cooperation deal with Lufthansa — even as he slammed British Airways for seeking what he called anticompetitive, "unholy" alliances with other major airlines.
Airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Tuesday it would lower its passenger fuel surcharges as the cost of oil has fallen.
Lufthansa said Wednesday its supervisory board had approved a deal to acquire Austrian Airlines AG, giving one of Europe's biggest airlines more routes across the continent and beyond.
Germany's biggest airline, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said Wednesday it will launch a new Italian carrier early next year that will offer flights to European destinations from Milan.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Tuesday its CityLine regional carrier will cut 20 percent of its 2,500-person work force and scale back the size of its fleet as it trims costs.
VIENNA, Austria (AP — Austria's privatization agency said Thursday it had chosen Lufthansa for exclusive final negotiations on selling the state's 41.6 percent stake in Austrian Airlines.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG locked up valuable takeoff and landing slots at Heathrow Airport with its decision this week to increase its stake in British Midlands. But analysts differ over how the German-based airline can unlock the value of that asset.
Germany's Lufthansa AG has moved to take over Brussels Airlines, purchasing a 45 percent stake in the holding company that owns the Belgian carrier for 65 million euros ($91.4 million), the companies said Monday.
Lufthansa reached an agreement with the ver.di union, signaling an end to a week-long strike that resulted in numerous flight cancellations and delays, the airline and union said Friday.
Frankfurt and Hamburg airports will be the hardest hit on Monday when 52,000 employees of Lufthansa AG go on strike, a union official said Sunday.
Germany's biggest airline faced a major strike by its ground and cabin crews next week after union members voted overwhelmingly to support a massive walkout.
Germany's biggest airline, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said Thursday it is paying $300 million for a 19 percent stake in JetBlue Airways Corp., whose stock has lost about half its value since an operational meltdown last Valentine's Day.
I'm sitting in the Munich, Germany airport writing this, en route from the U.S. to Serbia. This trip, like every trip to one degree or another, leaves me with less than a positive attitude toward airlines.
The Miracle of Dullness FRANKFURT — I bumped down in Frankfurt at 10:55 AM. A German landing, I thought — unsubtle and punctual.
Baby ape takes flight -- monkey business classA baby ape born in the UK is settling into a new life in a German zoo after flying from Birmingham to Frankfurt -- monkey business class.
From Germany to San Francisco, the race to save the lives of family who ate poisonous mushroomsDr. Todd Mitchell was awakened by a phone call at 8 a.m. on the Tuesday after Christmas.
Tirana Airport Selects Lufthansa Systems ELWIS Cargo Handling SolutionThe Tirana International Airport has signed a four-year contract to optimize its cargo handling processes with the ELWIS solution from Lufthansa Systems to increase its efficiency, improve its customer service and meet the industry's highest standards.
German plane diverts to Ireland as child diesA transatlantic flight from Germany to the United States was diverted to Ireland after a two-year-old girl died on board, police said late Tuesday.
Drunk passengers cause emergency Lufthansa landingsTwo Lufthansa flights made emergency landings in Poland on Monday due to unruly passengers, including a man from Russia, apparently drunk, who began shouting that he was a terrorist, police said.
Scary footage of near disastrous Lufthansa A320 wingstrike at HamburgCrosswinds are never easy for even the best of pilots to land in, but this footage shows just how dangerous they can be.
Incredible Video: Lufthansa Passenger Jet Just Avoids CrashThe airline has paid tribute to the pilot, a 39-year-old named as Oliver A, for keeping his head as the 155mph winds buffeted the plane. The gales are part of the storm system Emma that has been causing damage across central Europe
Lufthansa in Russian airspace row Germany is embroiled in a row with the Kremlin after Lufthansa cargo planes were barred from flying through Russian airspace - adding hours to flights.
Flyover Rights Withdrawn: Lufthansa Cargo Banned from Russian AirspaceResentment in Berlin, financial losses for Lufthansa: Russia's withdrawal of flyover rights for Lufthansa Cargo is causing havoc. Germany's government is working as fast as possible to find a solution -- and not saying anything about what provoked the problem.
Lufthansa Dresses Up for OktoberfestGerman carrier Lufthansa will be showing its Bavarian pride for Oktoberfest by dressing flight crew members in traditional costumes.
Welcome to sardine air: Airline introduces triple bunk beds in economy It would, for the first time, offer economy-class passengers a bed rather than a seat for a more comfortable ride.
Lufthansa to introduce triple bunk beds in economy classUntil now, airlines have been reluctant to introduce fully reclining seats in economy class because they require more space, which reduces the number of passengers and decreases profit for the carriers.
Ryanair to sue EU over state aidRyanair is planning to sue the European Commission, accusing it of not acting on claims the budget airline has made about rivals.
Lufthansa Board Approves Purchase of 15 Bombardier CRJ900 AircraftDeutsche Lufthansa AG confirmed that its Supervisory Board has approved the placement of orders for 15 aircraft in the Bombardier CRJ900 family.
Those grapes have never been sourer: Boeing's 747 "an Edsel" says Airbus North America ChairmanTut tut...Allan McArtor seems to be forgetting that Lufthansa ordered more A380s also, but that the 747 is now actually in a class of aircraft that lies in between the 777/A340 and A380. It is at best an alternative to the A380 but not a direct competitor.
Old Jumbo Flying High: Lufthansa to buy 20 next generation Boeing 747-8s plus 20 optionsThis may not be the biggest order for Boeing this year but it is probably the sweetest: the next generation 747-8 has not found a single large scale airline buyer up until now (in contrast to the enthusiastically received cargo version which has far surpassed order expectations), …
Lufthansa will wait for Airbus A350 before making 787 decisionGood news for Airbus...but there are limits to how long Lufthansa will be prepared to wait. If the A350-XWB will not be able to fly until 2014, then it may stretch the limits of Lufthansa''s patience.
Lufthansa orders 35 Airbus planes, option for 30 moreA good order for Airbus from one of the world's biggest airlines. Whilst this deal is likely for Lufthansa proper, rumours persist of the German carrier making big waves with an expanded low cost service.
Lufthansa plans to order more than 100 planes in the autumnBoeing and Airbus sales executives will be at each other with baseball bats for this order. Of special interest is the purchase of larger aircraft.
Lufthansa Vs Italian students: World Cup semi-finals appetizer?A strange story...
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