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Italy Suspends ITA Airways Stake Sale to Lufthansa Over Price Dispute

Italy’s Treasury has temporarily suspended the sale of a 41% stake in ITA Airways to Lufthansa due to a price disagreement between the two parties. The deal, originally announced in May 2023, stipulated that Lufthansa would acquire the stake for €325 million, marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in Southern Europe. However, Lufthansa…

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Lufthansa to Offer Seasonal Winter Flights from Munich to Johannesburg and São Paulo

Lufthansa has announced the conversion of its Munich to Johannesburg and Munich to São Paulo routes into winter seasonal services, beginning March 30, 2025. Both routes will be operated with the Airbus A350-900, offering passengers a modern and comfortable long-haul travel experience on these popular routes to South America and Africa.

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Lufthansa to Relocate A350-900s from Munich to Frankfurt for Summer 2025

Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship carrier, is set to relocate several Airbus A350-900 aircraft from Munich to Frankfurt in preparation for the summer 2025 travel season. This strategic move addresses a current shortfall of Boeing 787-9s in Frankfurt, ensuring that Lufthansa can meet anticipated passenger demand during the peak season.

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SunExpress and Austrian Airlines Partner for Codeshare on Key Routes

SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has strengthened its connectivity with Austria by establishing a codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines. This partnership allows both airlines to expand their route networks and offer passengers greater flexibility and seamless travel options between Austria and key destinations in Turkey. Under the new agreement, Austrian Airlines…