Lufthansa, ITA and Star Alliance

Lufthansa CEO sees more airline sector consolidation in Europe
Germany's Lufthansa will start making money from its investment in ITA Airways from this year, the chief executive of the German carrier, Carsten Spohr, said on Monday.
Lufthansa-ITA Merger Milestones: What’s Changing and When?
Lufthansa Group remains a minority shareholder in Italy’s national carrier, but it’s already leveraging the benefits of its 41% stake.
ITA Airways begins Lufthansa Group integration, to join Star Alliance in 2026
The full integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group is already underway, with the Italian carrier also set to join Star Alliance in 2026.
European airline consolidation will go on, Lufthansa CEO says
There is scope for further consolidation in the European airline sector, the chief executive of Germany's Lufthansa said on Monday, having just bought a 41% stake in Italy's state-owned ITA. "We have too many airlines in Europe.
Lufthansa Group brings ITA under its wing as integration efforts ramp up
Lufthansa Group is ramping up efforts to integrate new member airline ITA Airways, starting with merging frequent flyer programmes.
Lufthansa Group Starts ITA Airways Integration Process
With the completion of Lufthansa Group’s investment in ITA Airways, passengers will now be able to benefit from the integration, such as through the use of frequen | The integration offers immediate benefits for frequent flyer members,
Lufthansa Airlines 'not there yet' on profitability, says CEO
Lufthansa Airlines aims to be profitable again but still has a ways to go despite the initial success of its restructuring plan, CEO Jens Ritter told journalists on Wednesday evening.
Lufthansa Group Advances ITA Airways Integration
Lufthansa Group has formally begun integrating ITA Airways (AZ) into its network, offering passengers immediate benefits. The first steps in the merger are combining frequent flyer programs, terminal changes,
Lufthansa will get the first 777X when Boeing finally delivers the new jet in 2026
Boeing's newest plane has been beset by certification delays, with flight tests paused for months, sparking frustration among ...
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Lufthansa Group takes 10% share in airBaltic, extends A220 wet lease deal
Lufthansa Group has taken a 10% share in airBaltic while extending the existing Airbus A220 wet lease deal between the ...
Hoax bomb threat aboard Lufthansa flight at Chennai airport
Bomb threat on Frankfurt to Chennai flight deemed hoax after thorough search by security officials, causing two-hour delay.
Lufthansa to Take Stake in Latvia’s AirBaltic Ahead of IPO
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will buy a 10% stake in Latvian flag carrier AirBaltic AS as the German carrier group continues its ...
Deutsche Lufthansa: Encouraging Sign On The MRO Division
Investing in Deutsche Lufthansa may be a smart move with positive financial indicators supporting growth in its Technik ...
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Cabinet approves Lufthansa Technik for SriLankan Airlines engine repairs
The Cabinet has approved awarding the contract for repairing CFM 56-5B engines of SriLankan Airlines to Lufthansa Technik ...
Lambert passenger total for 2024 is largest in 21 years
ST. LOUIS — Almost 16 million passengers went through St. Louis Lambert International Airport last year, the largest number ...
How Lufthansa’s Airbus A380 Network Is Changing With New Denver Flights
Lufthansa announced that from April 30, its A380s will land at Denver International Airport , becoming the first commercially ...