Articles about Lufthansa (151 total)

Bmi closes in on sale of Bmibaby 02/02/2012

The Lufthansa subsidiary has signed non-binding terms for the sale of low-cost carrier Bmibaby to a “UK based company”, including an agreement to continue using the brand name “for an interim period” —full story »

EASA orders inspection of A380s for cracks 21/01/2012

Originally published on www.businesstraveller.asia

The safety agency has issued a directive to check 20 aircraft within six weeks for cracks that could "affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane" —full story »

Lufthansa admits ETS charges will lead to higher ticket prices 03/01/2012

The carrier says the cost of purchasing certificates under the new EU Emissions Trading Scheme will be passed onto passengers in future fuel surcharge increases —full story »

Lufthansa A380-800 business class 30/12/2011

Originally published on www.businesstraveller.asia

Frankfurt-Singapore —full story »

IAG confirms Bmi purchase 22/12/2011

The holding company for BA and Iberia has agreed a £172.5 million deal to purchase Bmi from Lufthansa. The group will gain up to 56 slots at Heathrow as a result of the deal, although there will be "some job losses" —full story »

Lufthansa to launch A380 flights to Houston 09/12/2011

The German carrier will add its superjumbo to the Frankfurt-Houston route from August 1, and will also reinstate A380 flights to New York from May 21 next year —full story »

Lufthansa gears up for 747-8 launch 06/12/2011

The German flag carrier is carrying out pre-delivery testing of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental at its Frankfurt base this week, ahead of entry into service early next year —full story »

Lufthansa to launch Shenyang / Qingdao route 22/11/2011

The German carrier will resume flights from Frankfurt to the Chinese city of Shenyang next March, with the route also continuing on to Qingdao for the first time —full story »

Lufthansa offers No.1 Traveller lounge access at Gatwick 16/11/2011

Lufthansa’s business class passengers and premium loyalty scheme members can now use the No.1 Traveller lounge at Gatwick’s South Terminal for the carrier’s new service to Frankfurt —full story »