Discover the World with Lufthansa: Where Innovation Meets Excellence

Lufthansa, the flagship carrier of Germany and a founding member of Star Alliance, operates an extensive global network from its primary hubs in Frankfurt and Munich serving 229 destinations with a fleet of nearly 275 aircraft. With its German roots dating back to 1953 and a reputation as Europe’s second-largest airline and the fourth globally by revenue, Lufthansa blends rich heritage with forward-focused service.

Seamless Journey, Every Step of the Way

From booking to boarding, Lufthansa aims to deliver comfort, convenience, and confidence:

Booking & Planning: The intuitive online platform lets passengers effortlessly search flights, book hotels and cars, check schedules, or manage bookings

Manage & Customize: Travelers can check in online up to 23 hours before departure, select seats, request refunds or rebook, and even access receipts—all from one streamlined dashboard.

Superior In-Flight Experience: From Flynet for messaging above the clouds to curated seasonal offerings like “Wiens on board” Oktoberfest specials, Lufthansa brings a touch of joy and local flair to every journey.

Earning More Than Miles: The Miles & More Program

Lufthansa’s award-winning loyalty program, Miles & More, powers rewarding travel across the Star Alliance network and beyond. Launched in 1993, it allows frequent flyers to earn and redeem miles for flights, upgrades, shopping, hotels, rentals, and more. Newly added features include:

ITA Airways Integration: As of February 2025, Miles & More members can now earn and redeem miles on ITA Airways flights.

Upcoming Revamp: The loyalty ecosystem is set for transformation—with ‘Points’ replacing miles and an enhanced structure to improve rewards and status qualification.

Innovating Travel: Lufthansa Innovation Hub

Based in Berlin (and now with offices in Singapore), the Lufthansa Innovation Hub drives digital transformation across the Group. Highlights include:

Sustainability Tools: Companied enables passengers to offset CO? emissions via contributions or sustainable fuels during booking.

New Ventures: Startup platforms like NAVIT and SQUAKE were spun off to offer mobility budgeting and CO? tracking solutions, respectively.

Modern Rewards: The innovative Up trip app lets travelers scan boarding passes to collect NFT trading cards for rewards, seamlessly integrated with Miles & More.

Fleet and Expansion: A Modern Network in Motion

Lufthansa’s fleet spans modern Airbus and Boeing aircraft, including A320/A320neo, A330s, A350s, A380s, Boeing 747s, and 787s. More efficient replacements such as the A350, 787, and Boeing 777X are incoming, phasing out older models like the A340s and 747-400s by 2027.

Strategic Partnerships & Growth: Welcoming ITA Airways

In early 2025, Lufthansa sealed a major move by acquiring a 41% stake in Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways, with plans to gain full ownership by 2033. This investment includes:

Star Alliance: ITA is set to join Star Alliance in early 2026, expanding integration across routes and services.

Streamlined Operations: Scheduled summer 2025, ITA shifted to the same terminals as Lufthansa at Frankfurt and Munich, enhancing connection efficiency.

 

Resilience and Performance: Strong Growth Amid Challenges

Despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Lufthansa posted a robust 27% year-over-year increase in Q2 2025 operating profit to €871 million, exceeding expectations. Key drivers include:

Strong transatlantic demand, especially from U.S. travelers.

Operational efficiencies, including benefits from the ITA partnership.

Lower fuel costs and favorable currency fluctuations.

Logistics sector turnaround and improved punctuality and stability.

CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed Lufthansa’s full-year targets remain on track, with cautious optimism for continued growth.

In Summary

Lufthansa stands at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. With world-class digital tools, loyalty enhancements, fleet modernization, strategic expansion through ITA, and strong financial performance, Lufthansa is setting a benchmark for premium global travel. Whether you’re booking your first flight or your fiftieth, Lufthansa strives to make it seamless, rewarding, and inspired.

Happy travels-your next adventure awaits with Lufthansa.