Lufthansa Group Announces 4,000-Job Administrative Cut to Accelerate Automation by 2030
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Lufthansa Group’s Major Workforce Reduction Plan
Lufthansa Group has announced plans to reduce its administrative workforce by approximately 4,000 jobs by 2030. This reduction represents about 20% of its current administrative staff and aims to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency. The airline attributes these measures to its need to cut costs and simplify complex organizational structures that have hindered profitability.
Driving Efficiency Through Automation and Digitalization
The company intends to leverage automation and artificial intelligence technologies to support this transition. By enhancing digital processes, Lufthansa expects to decrease reliance on manual administrative tasks, leading to faster decision-making and reduced operational expenses. This strategic move aligns with broader industry trends where digital transformation plays a crucial role in optimizing airline management.
Long-Term Impact and Outlook
While the job cuts will be phased in gradually over the coming years, Lufthansa emphasizes the importance of these changes for future competitiveness. The airline group anticipates that these efficiency gains will bolster its financial health and allow it to better respond to evolving market demands through 2030 and beyond.
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Lufthansa Group
The **Lufthansa Group** is a leading German aviation conglomerate and one of the largest airline groups in Europe and the world by revenue and passenger numbers. Founded in 1953 and commencing operations in 1955, it is headquartered in Cologne with primary operations based at Frankfurt Airport and a secondary hub at Munich Airport. The flagship carrier, **Lufthansa German Airlines**, serves as Germany’s national flag carrier and is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance established in 1997[2]. The Group comprises several airlines including Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways, and Swiss International Air Lines. Besides passenger services, Lufthansa Group operates aviation-related businesses such as Lufthansa Technik (MRO services), Lufthansa Systems (IT), Lufthansa Flight Training, and Lufthansa Consulting, making it a diverse aviation ecosystem[2]. Lufthansa has a strong focus on quality, innovation, safety, and reliability. The Group is pursuing a strategic transformation to boost profitability through fleet renewal—planning over 230 new aircraft by 2030, including 100 long-haul planes—and digitalization efforts aimed at reducing 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030. The company targets an adjusted EBIT margin of 8-10%, adjusted return on capital employed of 15-20%, and annual adjusted free cash flow above €2.5 billion by 2028-2030[1]. Financially, Lufthansa Group showed positive momentum in 2025, with revenue growing 10% in Q1 to €8.1 billion compared to 2024, although it still recorded an adjusted EBIT loss, but with improved margins. The Group remains optimistic about profitability improvements amidst global market volatility and strong demand growth[3][5]. Overall, Lufthansa Group is a cornerstone of European aviation, combining
