Discover Airlines has taken over selected Lufthansa services from Frankfurt and Munich for the winter 2026/27 season. Effective from 25 October 2026, the changes affect connections to Lyon and Reykjavík Keflavík, alongside revised arrangements for Málaga. Three routes have transferred from Lufthansa mainline to Discover Airlines: Frankfurt–Lyon, Munich–Lyon and Frankfurt–Reykjavík Keflavík. Lufthansa flight numbers remain
Lufthansa and Air France are integrating railway journeys into flight bookings, giving travellers alternative ways to reach major European airports. Their partnerships with Deutsche Bahn and SNCF connect regional cities with international flights, changing how passengers plan holidays and business trips. The development combines two transport modes within coordinated itineraries rather than requiring passengers to
Lufthansa is loading additional fuel onto selected Frankfurt-bound flights as pipeline maintenance reduces fuel delivery capacity at Germany’s largest aviation hub. The precaution aims to protect schedules by reducing aircraft dependence on refuelling after arrival. The update, dated 15 October 2026, indicates that Lufthansa does not currently expect fuel-related cancellations. Airport operator Fraport also expects
Lufthansa Group is expanding Starlink Wi-Fi across Austrian Airlines and SWISS, with approximately 850 aircraft targeted for connectivity by 2029.
Lufthansa has won the award for the world’s best First Class onboard dining at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London. The recognition places Lufthansa at the forefront of luxury airline dining. It also highlights the carrier’s investment in premium cuisine, personalised service and an improved passenger experience. Skytrax determined the results through a
Lufthansa will bring the spirit of Oktoberfest 2026 into the skies through special flights, Bavarian cuisine and redesigned crew costumes. Selected long-haul crews will replace their regular uniforms with traditional Bavarian clothing during the festival season. The first special services will leave Munich for Bangalore and Beijing on September 19, 2026. Flight LH764 will carry
Lufthansa expands its European fleet with 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, supporting long-term capacity growth and fleet modernisation through 2035.
Lufthansa plans to resume Dubai flights from October 2026, restoring vital Europe-Middle East connectivity with up to 36 weekly services.
Munich Airport and Lufthansa have expanded their Munich Stopover Programme to five major Asia-Pacific markets, creating new opportunities for travellers from India, China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand to turn connecting journeys into short holidays in Bavaria. The expansion significantly broadens the initiative after the programme initially became available to passengers beginning journeys in Singapore
Lufthansa Group is accelerating its expansion across India in 2026 through larger aircraft, additional services and deeper cooperation with Air India. The strategy includes deploying the Airbus A380 on Lufthansa’s Mumbai–Munich route from July and introducing SWISS flights between Zurich and Bengaluru during the 2026–27 winter schedule. Lufthansa Group airlines have also added capacity on
International air travel is entering a major fleet transformation as Delta Air Lines, Air India and Lufthansa invest heavily in next-generation wide-body aircraft, bringing travelers closer to newer cabins, expanded premium seating and more efficient long-haul connectivity. Delta has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for another 30 aircraft. Deliveries
Travellers across Europe are facing widespread aviation disruption after a live operational snapshot recorded 481 cancellations and 5,073 delays across 24 major airports, affecting thousands of passengers during a busy travel period. Germany experienced some of the most severe disruption, with Frankfurt Airport recording 642 delays and 165 cancellations. Munich Airport also faced significant schedule
