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- Deutsche Lufthansa AG Deutsche Lufthansa AG (DLAKF) is a leading global aviation group that provides passenger and cargo air transportation services worldwide. The company operates through key segments including Network Airlines, offering full-service flights via subsidiaries such as Lufthansa German Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways; low-cost and leisure airlines like Eurowings and Discover Airlines; Logistics through Lufthansa Cargo; and Aviation Services encompassing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) via Lufthansa Technik, catering through LSG Sky Chefs, and IT solutions via Lufthansa Systems. It serves diverse customer segments including business and leisure travelers, freight forwarders, and aviation partners, with primary hubs at Frankfurt and Munich airports and operations spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and other regions.
Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with its main operations base at the Lufthansa Aviation Center in Frankfurt, the group maintains a fleet of approximately 735 aircraft and is a founding member of the Star Alliance network.
Recent developments include the completion of its acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways in early 2025, positioning Rome as a key hub and enabling deeper integration through codeshares, lounge access, and Miles & More loyalty program reciprocity, with options to acquire the remaining shares; the purchase of a 10% stake in airBaltic in January 2025 to enhance network flexibility via expanded wet-lease agreements for up to 21 Airbus A220-300 aircraft; and a long-term ground handling contract with AeroGround at Munich Airport extending through October 2031 to support hub stability.