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Ita Airways has launched new "green tariffs," adopting Lufthansa Group policies that include initiatives to reduce Co2 emissions, such as the use of less polluting fuels. These new offerings are proving popular with passengers.
Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines are introducing new fare options that eliminate free carry-on luggage for larger items, requiring passengers to pay extra for bags exceeding a small personal item. This change affects the size and cost of hand luggage across their services.
Lufthansa Group has increased the penalty for cancelling flexible airfares from 70 to 150 euros, with passengers potentially losing the entire amount paid, impacting travel flexibility.
Airlines, including Lufthansa Group, are forgoing expensive kerosene price hedging, hoping that a swift end to the Iran war will lead to lower fuel costs.
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Heavy snowfall at Munich Airport left 600 passengers on five Lufthansa Group flights stuck on stationary planes overnight, forcing them into an unexpected sleepover.
The Lufthansa Group has announced it will continue to cancel some flights to and from Israel, extending the suspension through June. This decision impacts travel plans despite a partial return of some services.
Major airlines are cutting thousands of flights and increasing ticket prices by up to 20% in response to surging fuel costs, exacerbated by the Iran conflict. This has led to profit warnings and increased pressure on European authorities.
Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group carrier, has commenced its first-ever operations to Cyprus, with Hermes Airports announcing the arrival of its flights at Larnaca Airport, connecting the island with German hubs.
Lufthansa Group airlines, including SWISS, have announced the extension of flight suspensions to the Gulf region, with some routes remaining suspended until the end of October.
The Lufthansa Group achieved record revenues last year, fueled by strong travel demand. However, market enthusiasm was short-lived due to uncertainties surrounding the Iran conflict.
Swiss International Air Lines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is exploring ultra-low-cost fares, which could lead to the removal of currently included amenities like hand luggage and water in its 'Economy Light' tariff.
The Lufthansa Group, including Swiss, is introducing a new budget fare that does not include hand luggage, emphasizing that it expands rather than reduces their offerings.
Lufthansa announced the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights until October, citing the need to save on rising jet fuel costs. The airline's decision is a direct response to the significant increase in fuel prices, partly attributed to the Iran war.
Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) is fighting for its economic survival at Geneva-Cointrin Airport, with the Lufthansa Group expressing impatience and demanding rapid improvements from the airline, questioning if it will become 'Zürich-Air'.
Linie lotnicze należące do Lufthansa Group przedłużyły zawieszenie lotów do Iranu i niektórych części Bliskiego Wschodu o kolejne kilka miesięcy w związku z wojną na Bliskim Wschodzie.
Lufthansa Group reported a slight decrease in profit last year, even as the number of passengers increased to 135 million, 3.7 million more than the previous year.