Articles tagged “lufthansa”

Airlines

Lufthansa Seeks 19.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal, Report Says

The German airline group wants to avoid purchasing a controlling stake in TAP because it doesn't require approval from European Union antitrust authorities.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Lufthansa Seeks 19.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal, Report Says

Airlines

Germany’s Shrinking Airline Market

Due to increased airport costs and decreased corporate travel, both Low-Cost Carriers and Full-Service Carriers have scaled back operations in Germany, leading to a 10-year low in capacity levels in 2023.

Ashab Rizvi, Skift Research | 1 month ago

Germany’s Shrinking Airline Market

Airlines

IAG Drops Plans to Acquire Air Europa

IAG is once again scrapping its plans to acquire Air Europa after it seemed likely that regulators would reject the deal.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

IAG Drops Plans to Acquire Air Europa

Airlines

Western Airlines Are Pulling Out of China – Virgin Atlantic Is the Latest

After leaving Hong Kong in 2022, Shanghai was Virgin Atlantic's final Chinese destination. The development comes amid a broader retreat among some Western carriers.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Western Airlines Are Pulling Out of China – Virgin Atlantic Is the Latest

Airlines

Lufthansa Group Cuts Outlook as Flagship Carrier Struggles to Break Even

The Lufthansa Group lowered its outlook for 2024 due to negative market trends — particularly in Asia — and aircraft delivery delays that have afflicted most of the industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Lufthansa Group Cuts Outlook as Flagship Carrier Struggles to Break Even

Podcasts

U.S. Hotels’ Performance, Lufthansa’s Carbon Surcharge and Oslo’s Offbeat Ad

Today's podcast looks at U.S. hotel trends, Lufthansa's new carbon fees, and Oslo's sardonic tourism ad.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

U.S. Hotels’ Performance, Lufthansa’s Carbon Surcharge and Oslo’s Offbeat Ad

Airlines

Lufthansa Says it Can’t Afford New Eco Laws. It’s Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Lufthansa Says it Can’t Afford New Eco Laws. It’s Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Airlines

Why the Arctic Is This Winter’s Hottest New Market for European Airlines

More flights to destinations deep inside the Arctic Circle will be available from major European airports this winter.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Why the Arctic Is This Winter’s Hottest New Market for European Airlines

Travel Technology

Meta Wants You to Use VR While Flying

The Meta Quest virtual reality headset was designed for the ground, but a new update makes them useable while flying. Now, the company is pushing them as an in-flight entertainment option.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Meta Wants You to Use VR While Flying

Airlines

Lufthansa Takes €350 Million Hit From Strike, Slashes Yearly Forecast

The German airline group has warned that increasing tension in the Middle East could also affect its bottom line.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Lufthansa Takes €350 Million Hit From Strike, Slashes Yearly Forecast