Tag: Lufthansa
STORIES Nov 02, 2026 Exclusive: Inside Lufthansa Technik's Touchscreen Tray Table Lufthansa Technik, F/LIST, and Pilatus unveiled their “nice” intelligent cabin divider at NBAA-BACE last week. During a hands-on demonstration, AeroXplorer explored another application of the technology: a tray table that doubles as an entertainment screen, cabin controller, and potential workspace. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 01, 2026 Ryanair Locked in Fuel at $77 a Barrel. Now Its Rivals Face the Price Shock Ryanair locked in much of its jet fuel at lower prices before the 2026 Iran conflict sent fuel costs soaring. With jet fuel prices more than doubling year over year, the airline has a cost advantage over rivals such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. But its hedges expire in 2027, raising questions about future ticket prices, airline profitability and the next fuel-cost shock. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Oct 27, 2026 So Long, A340: One Last Flight on Lufthansa’s Airbus A340-600 When the bus doors opened on the Frankfurt apron, two four-engine Airbuses were waiting in the gray morning light. On the left was D-AIFF, the last A340-300 delivered new to Lufthansa. On the right was D-AIHZ, Lufthansa’s final A340-600, and the aircraft that would carry me to New York. Read More →
NEWS Oct 19, 2026 The End of Lufthansa's Four-Engine Era as Its Last Airbus A340-600 Lands in Frankfurt for the Final Time After 23 Years Porter Airlines expands its international network from London, Ontario, deploying the Embraer E195-E2 on new routes for Canadian travelers. Read More →
NEWS Oct 14, 2026 Lufthansa Wins Bid for 44.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal, Edging Out Air France-KLM Portugal selects Lufthansa as preferred buyer for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, beating competing offers from Air France-KLM and IAG. Read More →
NEWS Aug 20, 2026 Lufthansa Launches Starlink Internet Service on Commercial Flights Lufthansa becomes the first European airline to offer SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi on scheduled flights, starting with its Allegris fleet on short-haul routes. Read More →
NEWS Aug 19, 2026 Lufthansa A380 Clips Approach Lights at Munich Days After Boeing 787 Overruns the Same Runway A Lufthansa Airbus A380 landed short at Munich Airport, damaging approach lights, just days after a Boeing 787 overran the same runway. Read More →
NEWS Aug 18, 2026 Lufthansa City Airlines' First Airbus A220-300 Begins Assembly in Canada The first Airbus A220-300 for Lufthansa City Airlines is under construction at the Mirabel facility in Canada, marking a new phase for the carrier. Read More →
NEWS Aug 08, 2026 Boeing's 777X Headache Just Got Worse: Lufthansa Says No Thanks Lufthansa has refused to accept the earliest built Boeing 777-9 jets, following Emirates in rejecting the aging airframes amid ongoing certification delays. Read More →
NEWS Aug 04, 2026 Lufthansa Cuts Profit Outlook as Jet Fuel Costs Squeeze Airline Sector Lufthansa warned of profit risks tied to rising jet fuel costs, tightening its 2026 guidance after a sharp second-quarter earnings hit. Read More →