Lufthansa Group, encompassing airlines such as Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, has announced an extension of its flight suspensions to several Middle Eastern destinations due to ongoing security concerns and operational challenges in the region. Extended Suspensions to Key Destinations The German airline conglomerate has detailed the following extensions: Tehran, Iran: Flights…
A Lufthansa Boeing 747 was forced to make an emergency landing when its captain fainted shortly after takeoff from Miami. Flight LH463, bound for Frankfurt, was diverted to Montreal when the pilot lost consciousness while flying over the eastern US coast, according to Aviation Herald. The co-pilot tookcontrol of the aircraft while two flight attendants…
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has raised concerns about the future of air travel in Germany. According to the head of the country’s flag carrier, escalating airport fees and new government regulations are forcing airlines to cut routes. Spohr believes this concerning trend will harm Germany’s aviation sector, as higher costs are making it harder for…
COLOGNE- Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr has identified Lufthansa (LH) as the “problem child” within the company’s diverse airline portfolio. During a recent media briefing, Spohr emphasized the critical need to revitalize Lufthansa, setting a goal for the carrier to reclaim its flagship status by its centennial in 2026. Lufthansa CEO Remarks The CEO’s strategy…
United Airlines Lays Off 150 Workers Amid Operational Restructuring Introduction United Airlines, one of the largest air carriers in the United States, has announced the layoff of 150 employees as part of a broader operational restructuring. The decision comes as the airline navigates financial challenges and seeks to optimize efficiency amid shifting travel demands. According…
Three days after Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis said he was removed from a United Airlines flight and placed in handcuffs over a misunderstanding, the airline is apologizing for its actions. “This is clearly not the kind of travel experience we strive to provide, and we have reached out to Mr. Davis’s team…
Southwest Airlines is accusing San Antonio International Airport officials of deliberately masking a plan to exile the Dallas carrier to the airport’s oldest, smallest terminal.Southwest made the allegations in an amended lawsuit it filed in San Antonio federal court on Thursday.Southwest made the allegations in an amended lawsuit it filed in San Antonio federal court…
Southwest Airlines is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to scrutinize San Antonio airport’s handling of gate assignments and yank millions in government grants if city officials don’t rectify alleged violations of federal law. Southwest’s complaint to the FAA, filed Thursday, is a new front in the war between the city and the Dallas-based airline…
On March 21, 2025, a catastrophic fire at an electrical substation near London’s Heathrow Airport led to a massive power outage, prompting the airport to shut down operations for at least 24 hours. This unprecedented closure resulted in the cancellation of over 1,300 flights, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers worldwide. Immediate Impact on Airlines…
LOT Polish Airlines zwalnia 10 000 pracowników – turbulencje na rynku lotniczym W 2025 roku LOT Polish Airlines ogłosiło masowe zwolnienia, które dotkną aż 10 000 pracowników. To największa redukcja zatrudnienia w historii polskiego przewoźnika, a decyzja ta budzi wiele emocji zarówno wśród pracowników, jak i pasażerów. Przyczyny zwolnień Według oficjalnego komunikatu zarządu LOT, główną…