Lufthansa CEO's Wife Expresses Sorrow Over Fatal Accident in Italy

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, commonly known as **Lufthansa**, is Germany's flag carrier and one of the world's largest and most influential aviation groups. Founded in 1953 and commencing operations in 1955, Lufthansa evolved from the legacy of Deutsche Luft Hansa, Germany's pre-war national airline. It is now the second-largest airline in Europe by passengers carried and the fourth largest worldwide by revenue, with its headquarters in Cologne and main hub at Frankfurt Airport, supplemented by a secondary hub in Munich[1][6]. Lufthansa is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline network formed in 1997, which significantly extends its global reach. The Lufthansa Group encompasses several airlines, including Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings, Discover Airlines, and ITA Airways, the latter acquired recently as part of a strategic European expansion[1][2][4]. The company is recognized for its commitment to **quality, safety, and innovation**, continuously modernizing its fleet and enhancing premium services. In 2025, Lufthansa has been actively refitting Boeing 747 aircraft with upgraded Business Class cabins and reopening renovated First Lounges, reflecting its focus on elevating the customer experience under its Allegris premium service concept[1][2]. Financially, Lufthansa is navigating a transitional phase marked by a comprehensive turnaround program initiated in 2024, aiming to improve operational stability and profitability. Early 2025 results show a 10% revenue increase year-on-year and a significant reduction in compensation payments for delays, indicating operational improvements. Despite ongoing challenges, the group projects a gross EBIT impact of €1.5 billion by 2026 and up to €2.5 billion by 2028, driven by restructuring, fleet renewal, and network optimization[2][3][5]. Lufthansa plans to expand its fleet wit

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, trading as the Lufthansa Group, is a leading German aviation company and one of the world’s largest airline groups by revenue and passengers carried. Founded in 1953 and commencing operations in 1955, Lufthansa serves as Germany’s flag carrier and is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance formed in 1997[4]. The company operates through three primary segments: Passenger Airlines, Logistics, and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services. Its Passenger Airlines segment includes its flagship Lufthansa German Airlines, along with subsidiaries such as SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Discover Airlines, and ITA Airways. The Logistics segment offers airfreight container management, urgent shipments, customs clearance, and e-commerce solutions, while the MRO segment, led by Lufthansa Technik, provides comprehensive aircraft maintenance and repair services[1][4]. Lufthansa has established itself as the largest airline in Europe by fleet size and passengers carried, and ranks fourth globally by revenue. Its headquarters are in Cologne, with its main operational hub at Frankfurt Airport and a secondary hub in Munich[4][5]. The group is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, safety, and reliability in air travel[5]. Financially, Lufthansa has demonstrated strong performance with revenues reaching €37.62 billion in 2024 and a 6% year-on-year growth reported in Q1 2025, surpassing €8 billion for the quarter. Despite ongoing challenges such as rising material costs and delayed aircraft deliveries, operational efficiency improvements led to the highest punctuality and regularity in a decade for Lufthansa Airlines. Lufthansa Technik and Lufthansa Cargo have shown robust profitability, contributing positively to the group's overall results. The company also employs a robust fuel hedging strategy, securing 81% o