German Government Sells Its Last Shares In Lufthansa

The German government has sold its last shares in the country’s biggest airline, Lufthansa, which it stepped in to rescue at the height of the coronavirus crisis.

The government’s Finance Agency said late Tuesday that the remaining stake of some 9.9% has now been sold to international investors. The agency’s head, Jutta Doenges, said the total proceeds from selling the government’s holdings came to 1.07 billion euros (dollars) — a significant gain over the 306 million euros for which the shares were acquired.

Doenges said that “the stabilization of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has been concluded successfully” and “the company is once again in private hands.”

Lufthansa, which also owns carriers including Austrian Airlines and Swiss, received a 9 billion-euro government rescue package in mid-2020. The German government took a 20% stake in the company.

In November, Lufthansa said it had paid back all the aid and canceled funds that it hadn’t tapped. It said it drew down about 3.8 billion euros of aid in total, including the 306 million euros that covered the stake taken by the government’s economic stabilization fund.

EURO 50,000 Times 149: The Amount Lufthansa Agreed To Compensate For Murdered Passengers

150 dead, less one pilot who was the one killing the 149 victims times EURO 50,000 equals EURO 7,45 million or 8,11 million US$. '

This is what Germen base Deutsche Lufthansa AG will pay out as an initial sum per person to the relatives of murdered passengers on the Germanwings Flight 9525 that crashed in the French Alps earlier this week. This was related to the media tonight.

“Of course we can’t compensate materially for the lives of those lost, but we wanted to provide some immediate financial help to the affected families,” a Germanwings spokeswoman said.

The Lufthansa LHA stock was up today +0.44%. The payments wouldn't affect potential further claims made by the families of the murder victims.

Travelore News: Lufthansa Publishes Flight Timetables For Vereinigung Strike For October 20th & 21st

·         Around half the flights planned from Munich during the strike period will take off as normal

·         A large number of short and medium-haul flights and nearly all long-haul flights from Frankfurt will have to be canceled on Tuesday

·         Special flight timetables should enable flight operations to return to plan once the strike is over

Following the announcement by the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union that a strike will take place from October 20, 1.00 p.m. CEST until October 21, 11.59 p.m. CEST, Lufthansa has published a second special flight timetable on www.LH.com this morning. This supplements the first special flight plan published yesterday and includes other flights to and from Munich that will be operating in spite of the strike. Around half of all Lufthansa’s planned short, medium and long-haul flights from Munich are expected to take place during the strike period. The short and medium-haul flights will predominately be operated by Lufthansa’s regional subsidiary, CityLine, which is not affected by the strike. The special flight plan for Munich was also published this morning.

The Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union announced early this morning its intention to extend the strikes to long-haul connections on Tuesday and flight traffic will see much more severe disruption tomorrow as a result. On Tuesday, Lufthansa will have to cancel the majority of short and medium-haul flights to and from Frankfurt and suspend almost all long-haul traffic. The airline published a third special flight plan with information on flights to and from Frankfurt on its website this afternoon. Long-haul flights to and from Düsseldorf should operate on schedule despite the strike.

Lufthansa published a special flight plan for the first 24 hours of the strike yesterday. Its intention was to operate around 700 of the 2,150 flights planned for the strike period. The union’s surprising announcement this morning that the strike would be expanded,made it necessary to cancel other flights and update the flight timetables once again. By drawing up special flight plans, Lufthansa intends to ensure that scheduled operations can be resumed at all sites as soon as the strike comes to an end.

Simone Menne, Chief Officer Finances and Aviation Services at Deutsche Lufthansa AG, criticized the actions of the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union and said, “The strikes not only cause severe economic damage to Lufthansa, but they also harm its reputation, with considerable consequences for our company and employees that remain unforeseeable even today. Why the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union is blocking a solution to the collective bargaining conflict without compromise, is no longer comprehensible. This is despite the fact that all the other groups of employees have made a constructive contribution to Lufthansa’s success in the future. Our investors expect sustainable and competitive structures across all areas. This also applies to retirement and transitional benefits.”

Lufthansa will be concentrating today and tomorrow on informing and assisting the passengers affected by the strike. Passengers whose flights are canceled due to the strike have the option of rebooking or canceling the flight free of charge. Passengers who have booked a flight for October 20 or 21 that will not be canceled, can also rebook their ticket for free. Tickets for domestic German flights can also be exchanged for a train ticket at www.LH.com or at a Lufthansa Quick Check-In machine. Some 60,000 text messages and 30,000 emails have been sent to passengers who have provided their contact details, notifying them of changes to the flight timetable. The airline has already reserved 3,800 hotel rooms for passengers stranded because of the strike. Call center capacities have been maximized. Snacks, drinks and additional staff members will also be on hand to help passengers with re-bookings at the airports in Frankfurt and Munich.

Lufthansa employees are continuing to work around-the-clock, primarily to reroute transfer passengers via the hubs in Zurich, Vienna or Brussels, in order to get them to their destination on schedule despite the strike. Flights operated by the Lufthansa Group airlines Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, SWISS and Air Dolomiti (operated by OS, SN, 4U, LX, EN) will take place as planned during the strike. Lufthansa Cargo is also largely unaffected by the strike.

Travelore News: Lufthansa Reintroduces Flights From Frankfurt To Montreal After 19 years.

After 19 years Lufthansa reintroduces flights from FRA to Montreal. First flight from FRA arrived Friday May 16th, 3.30 pm

Travelore Update: Reduced Lufthansa Flight Timetable During Strike. Return to Normal Operations In Asia Begins Friday Evening, April 4th

By taking early precautions and providing customers with as much information as possible, Lufthansa has so far managed to mitigate the effects on passengers of the strike by the pilots’ union, Vereinigung Cockpit. Before the strike began, Lufthansa cancelled 3,800 flights. The situation at airports is very quiet. Around 425,000 passengers will have been affected by the industrial action. The impact on earnings will come to a medium double-digit million figure.

 Lufthansa’s significantly scaled back flight operations are on schedule, with the number of flights cut by around 90 percent. Thanks to the prompt planning of a stable minimum of operations, the remaining flights have so far taken place as planned. Lufthansa cancelled approximately 3,800 flights and is operating a remainder of some 500 connections. The impact on earnings will come to a medium double-digit million figure.

The situation is very quiet at all airports in Germany – including the major hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. About 20,000 customers were able to take the train instead, and Lufthansa switched others to the remaining members of the airline group, Star Alliance airlines or external carriers. More than 25,000 tickets were rebooked on www.LH.com. Although the capacity of the call centers was extended as much as possible, it was not possible to avoid long waiting times. On normal days, the Lufthansa call centers receive between 4,000 and 5,000 calls from customers. On Tuesday, there were 80,000, and yesterday, Wednesday, the figure was 25,000.

“We have prepared for this in the best possible way and significantly increased capacities at our call centers in advance so as to assist our customers with rebooking flights. Unfortunately, with such extremely high call volumes, in some cases, long waiting times cannot be avoided. We would like to apologize to our customers for this,” said Jens Bischof, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa German Airlines. “We aim to be a competent partner, even in these exceptional circumstances. We will continue to devote all our efforts to finding alternative travel arrangements for every passenger.”

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In the course of Friday afternoon CET, preparations will begin in Asia for resuming flight operations with intercontinental aircraft. The first flights will take off at 5 p.m. CET from East Asia and will arrive in Europe early on Saturday morning. Flight operations at both Lufthansa and Germanwings should be back to schedule on Saturday. There may still be some irregularities due to operational reasons. This very swift return to normal operations is possible because, for the duration of the strike, the aircraft and crews have been stationed where operations are to resume upon conclusion of the strike.

Travelore Update: Due To Pilots’ Strike Lufthansa Has canceled Most Of Its Flights For Wednesday, Thursday And Friday; April 2nd, 3rd, & 4th.

A strike on three consecutive days would be one of the biggest walkouts in Lufthansa’s history.  More than 425,000 passengers are likely to be affected. Pilots of the Group airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa CityLine and Air Dolomiti are not participating in the strike.

 Due to the strike announced by the pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings have canceled approximately 3,800 flights on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (April 2–4). During the three day walkout of the cockpit crew, only about 500 Lufthansa short and long haul flights will be operated. The list of canceled flights is published on www.LH.com. Information for Germanwings passengers is available on www.germanwings.com.

Flight cancellations on such a massive scale will affect a total of 425,000 passengers. Lufthansa will inform all passengers who have registered their contact details in their booking or in their Miles & More profile about flight changes via text message and email. Most of the remaining domestic and European flights will be flown by the daughter companies, Eurowings and Lufthansa Cityline, whose pilots are not participating in the walkout.

In addition to Lufthansa Passenger Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo will also be affected. For the three strike days, 23 of 31 planned cargo flights from Frankfurt have already been canceled.

The pilots of the daughter companies, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa CityLine and Air Dolomiti, as well as the pilots of Brussels Airlines, will not participate in the strike. Where possible, these companies will use larger planes on routes from and to Germany in order to bring as many rebooked Lufthansa passengers as possible to their destinations.

Additionally, Lufthansa will re-book affected passengers on other airlines and will provide train tickets on domestic routes in cooperation with German Railways (Deutsche Bahn). Airline tickets can be exchanged for a train ticket at automated check-ins or on the Internet. Information on how to exchange Germanwings flight tickets for train tickets is available onwww.germanwings.com/aktuell.

For further questions Lufthansa customers in the United States can also use the toll free service telephone number: 1-800-645-3880. Toll free numbers for other countries can be found at www.lufthansa.com/de/en/Travel-information. Already since last Friday, passengers can re-book or cancel flights at no cost for the period of April 2-4, 2014.

“I greatly regret that the Vereinigung Cockpit is not prepared to settle this by negotiations and to find a solution without engaging in a labor dispute. We made good offers for an improved salary as well as a future provision for early leave from flight service,” said Dr. Bettina Volkens, Member of the Executive Board Legal and Personnel of the Lufthansa Group. “Based on this, it is difficult to understand that the VC union is calling for a three-day strike right away - both for our customers and the more than one hundred thousand colleagues of the other Lufthansa employee groups. We will do our best to care for our customers during the strike. I want to thank in advance all employees that will go above and beyond what is normal and give their best for our customers and for the Company,” Volkens added.

Lufthansa is preparing a number of actions to minimize the impact, as far as possible, on its passengers. For example, in Frankfurt and Munich additional employees will be in the terminal to take care of passengers. In the Lufthansa service centers, capacities were already significantly increased. Passengers are requested to visithttps://www.lufthansa.com/xx/en/My-Bookings and check the status of their flight before leaving for the airport.

In total, a three-day pilot strike would alone, for Lufthansa German Airlines, have a negative impact on profit in the range of tens of millions of euros. The announcement has already caused significant damages since passengers have already rebooked flights and logistic customers have made arrangements with other cargo airlines to secure the transport of their goods.

Lufthansa Returns To Normal Service Immediately Following End Of Strike, Keeping Minimal Impact

Lufthansa kept impact on passengers to a minimum / No further strike effects in the coming days

 Immediately following the end of strike action at several airports in Germany, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group returned to normal flight operations. Lufthansa resumed its regular scheduled services at 2 p.m. The airline had already returned to normal operations at 1 p.m. at its Munich hub. All flights scheduled for this afternoon and this evening will depart as planned. No further strike effects are expected in the coming days.

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group were well prepared for the strike, releasing a special flight timetable at an early stage with significantly reduced capacities for the duration of the strike. Around 600 flights were cancelled. These measures, combined with the high level of commitment shown by Lufthansa staff, ensured that the airline was able to return to normal service much faster than in similar situations in the past.

Lufthansa's aim, at all times, was to minimize the impact that the airport strike had on its passengers. More than 50,000 passengers who were affected by the strike and had provided their contact details were informed of changes to the flight timetable by text message and email. Staffing levels in Lufthansa's call centers were increased on Tuesday. Lufthansa's website, LH.com, also provided passengers with detailed information about the status of their flights and alternative travel options.

Passengers flying with Lufthansa on Thursday to or from Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Stuttgart, Hamburg and Hanover were able to rebook their tickets once at no extra charge. Customers whose flights were cancelled were able to cancel their bookings for free. Passengers within Germany also had the option of traveling by train with Deutsche Bahn, at no extra charge. At Frankfurt Airport, additional staff was on hand in the terminal to ensure the best-possible level of customer care.

Smartphones And Other Electronic Devices Now Permitted From Gate To Gate On Lufthansa flights

Use of electronic devices approved for more Lufthansa flights beginning March 1^st

The number of routes on which Lufthansa passengers can use their smartphones, tablets, notebooks and other electronic devices uninterrupted for their entire time on board is set to increase significantly. From March onwards, Lufthansa will allow these devices to be used on all Airbus aircraft. This has now been approved by the German Federal Aviation Authority (LBA). Since January, passengers have already been able to use their electronic devices in flight mode on Boeing 747-8s from gate to gate. Prior to this, all devices had to be completely switched off during take-off and landing. With permission now granted for the Airbus fleet, usage will soon be possible on almost 250 Lufthansa aircraft. Lufthansa is also seeking LBA approval for other aircraft types as soon as possible.

“We are delighted that we have now been granted official approval for our guests to use their smartphones, tablets and computers uninterrupted on all Airbus aircraft, including our A380s,” says Jens Bischof, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Lufthansa German Airlines. “We know that many passengers would like to use their devices uninterrupted while on board. We will now be able to facilitate this on most of our flights.”

Out of consideration for other passengers, telephone calls will still not be allowed during flights. Although mobile phones and mobile-enabled tablets may be left on, they must be switched to flight mode so that their mobile signal is deactivated. On long-haul flights, Lufthansa offers a high-speed internet connection (FlyNet), as well as mobile access, allowing passengers to use text messaging and data services, such as MMS and email.

For telephone calls, all long-haul aircraft provide satellite-linked phones. These can be used by all passengers during the flight at a charge.

For more details please visit:  www.luftansa.com

Lufthansa Opens Multi-Million Dollar Lounge At Newark Liberty International Airport

Today Lufthansa unveiled its own branded premium lounge concept at Newark Liberty International Airport. Lufthansa invested $3.7 million in the construction project, which was led by Voorsanger Architects in New York.  As many as 35 jobs are expected to be created to staff and service the new facility.

“Newark is a leading gateway for Lufthansa, and while SAS, our Star Alliance partner, has been a tremendous host, we are excited to now offer our own unique lounge experience for our passengers,” said Juergen Siebenrock, Vice President The Americas. 

The new Business and Senator Lounges will cater to Lufthansa’s premium passengers and Miles & More status members, as well as SWISS and other Star Alliance status customers. A common reception area leads to the Senator Lounge, which encompasses 2,045 square feet and accommodates 69 guests, and a Business Class Lounge, which is 1,946 square feet and can cater to 60 passengers. 

The Lounges are located in Terminal B close to the Lufthansa departure gate and across from the SAS Lounge that formerly hosted Lufthansa’s passengers.  To further expedite boarding, First and Business Class passengers can use the “Fast Lanes” at the security checkpoint whether they checked in online, via their smartphone or at the airport check-in counter.

The lounge design follows the new concept Lufthansa has been unveiling around the globe, including German oak parquet flooring, high quality leather armchairs, back-lit walls, professional appliances and premium washrooms.  Among the luxurious amenities are a Comfort Zone, charging station, work area, and media centers with televisions and periodicals in a variety of languages.  The bistro area will offer hot and cold selections from FLIK, a New York-based caterer.  The Senator Lounge also features a backlit wall depicting a serene forest. 

“Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport has undergone a nearly $350 million modernization in recent years and Lufthansa’s new world-class lounge is a welcome addition to our passenger offerings,’’ said Huntley Lawrence, the airport’s general manager and Port Authority’s interim deputy aviation director.  “Lufthansa’s expansion also will help create jobs at the airport as it improves customer amenities, creating a double-benefit for the region.’’

Lufthansa’s worldwide lounge service

Lufthansa currently operates about 60 lounges worldwide with a total floor space of over 390,000 square feet. Based upon their service class and status, Lufthansa passengers have access to four different lounges – First Class, Senator, Business and Frankfurt’s Welcome Lounge – each providing a pleasant atmosphere in which to wait for a flight, relax or work.  And with access to the more than 1,000 lounges worldwide operated by Lufthansa’s Star Alliance and cooperation partners, Lufthansa’s premium customers can take advantage of one of the largest lounge networks in the world. Lufthansa invested approximately 35 million euro since 2011 in constructing new lounges and refurbishing existing ones in order to further expand and enhance its airport lounge facilities for customers.

About Lufthansa

One of the world's largest and most prestigious airlines, Lufthansa currently flies to 253 destinations in 103 countries, with hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, and with the Lufthansa Group acquisition of Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and SWISS – Vienna, Brussels and Zurich.  From its 20 North American gateways, Lufthansa— recently voted by Fortune as one of the five most admired airlines in the world— and its partners serve over 450 destinations in more than 120 countries.  An industry innovator, Lufthansa has long been committed to environmental care and sustainability, operating the most technologically-advanced and fuel-efficient fleet in the world.  Its long-haul fleet to and from North America includes the Boeing 747-400 and the 747-8, as well as the Airbus A330, A340 and A380.  Currently, Lufthansa has over 220 new aircraft worth about $36 billion on order.  Lufthansa is the largest European operator of the A380 and was the launch customer for the new Boeing 747-8, the industries’ two most fuel-efficient passenger aircraft.  Known for its premium services, Lufthansa continues its $150 million program earmarked for building new or upgrading existing lounge facilities across its worldwide network and will spend more than $3.6 billion in new onboard products and services by 2015.  In 2010, Lufthansa re-launched its broadband wireless Internet service onboard, FlyNet.  For more information or reservations, visit www.lufthansa.com

For Animal Lovers Traveling To Germany: Lufthansa's Frankfurt Animal Lounge - An Exclusive Domain For Animals

 The world's most modern animal station is the Frankfurt Animal Lounge and its "hotel rooms" for all kinds of animals. In their animal facility, handling, animal co-ordination and veterinary examinations work together under one roof in a 4,000 m2 area. The facility is fitted with non-slip asphalt floors which are more pleasant and comfortable for animals than traditional concrete. The loading area is protected against the weather. Their experts will provide the best possible care for your animal shipment.

The export, import, and transit areas are separated from each other by built-in partitions. Thanks to this separation, all contact between animals being exported and those being imported can be avoided. These individual areas can be further sub-divided into different sections to ensure that animals can be shielded from the sight and sound of others. In addition, live ornamental fish can be examined under black light and in case of emergency, supplied with oxygen. A total of 42 large animal stalls with up to 28 square metres, 39 small animal boxes, special aviaries and 18 individual, temperature-adjustable climatic chambers provide space for a variety of species. Some stalls can be divided flexibly if required - for mares with foals, for example. And for attendants accompanying animals, we have built an additional bathroom.

The Frankfurt Animal Lounge meets the latest safety requirements, too - because for us safety is the quality benchmark of a thorough transport process and a key part of our company philosophy. The whole facility is therefore protected by surveillance cameras, entry is permitted to authorized personnel only.

For more details please visit: http://lufthansa-cargo.com/en_us/mainnav/products/livetd/frankfurt-animal-lounge/

Lufthansa Releases List Of Cancelled Flights For Monday Eastbound Intercontinental Flights To Germany

The majority of European and domestic German flights will be cancelled on Monday April 22, due to strike actions by the German trade union ver.di – Longhaul flights to/from/via Frankfurt and Munich will be only partly affected – More information can be found on www.lufthansa.com

 Due to the announced strike actions on Monday, April 22, nearly all Lufthansa flights within Germany and Europe will be cancelled. Only a select few short-haul flights will operate on Monday, such as in Berlin , where strike actions should end by 2:30pm CET. In all, only 20 of the 1,650 planned Lufthansa short-haul flights on Monday will operate due to the limited flight schedule.

In addition to the cancellations in Germany and Europe , massive flight cancellations and delays are to be expected for long-haul flights beginning Sunday April, 21. Of the 50 planned flights in Frankfurt, only six will operate; in Munich , of the 17 planned flights, only three will operate; whereas, in Dusseldorf all three long-haul flights are scheduled to operate as planned.

Lufthansa recommends all passengers to check the status of their flight in advance by visiting www.lufthansa.com under the link “strike actions on 22 April 2013” or under the tab “My Bookings.” Alternatively, Lufthansa has set up toll-free informational hotlines for passengers affected by the strike actions.

For calls from the USA :        1 800 645 3880

For calls form Canada :         1 800 563 5954

Passengers booked on flights scheduled to depart on April 21 and/or 22, 2013 to/from/via Germany may rebook their itineraries free of charge. Passengers with cancelled flights may also refund their bookings free of charge. Passengers travelling within Germany whose flights have been cancelled due to the strike may alternatively travel by train with the German railway “Deutsche Bahn.” To do this, they can exchange their etix (electronic ticket) for a travel voucher underwww.lufthansa.com under “My Bookings” or at a Lufthansa check-in kiosk in Germany .

In addition, for passengers unaffected by the strike actions, Lufthansa strongly encourages to check-in on-line or via automated kiosk at the airport. Furthermore, during the strike period, passengers with little baggage are suggested to pack lightly and limit themselves to carry-on baggage.

About Lufthansa

One of the world's largest and most prestigious airlines, Lufthansa currently flies to 253 destinations in 103 countries, with hubs in Frankfurt, Munich , and with the Lufthansa Group acquisition of Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and SWISS – Vienna , Brussels and Zurich .  From its 21 North American gateways, Lufthansa— recently voted by Fortune as one of the five most admired airlines in the world— and its partners serve over 450 destinations in more than 120 countries.  An industry innovator, Lufthansa has long been committed to environmental care and sustainability, operating the most technologically-advanced and fuel-efficient fleet in the world.  Its long-haul fleet to and from North America includes the Boeing 747-400 and the 747-8, as well as the Airbus A330, A340 and A380.  Currently, Lufthansa has over 160 new aircraft worth about $22 billion on order.  Lufthansa is the largest European operator of the A380 and was the launch customer for the new Boeing 747-8, the industries’ two most fuel-efficient passenger aircraft.  Known for its premium services, Lufthansa continues its $105 million program earmarked for building new or upgrading existing lounge facilities across its worldwide network and will spend more than $3.6 billion in new onboard products and services by 2015.  In 2010, Lufthansa re-launched its broadband wireless Internet service onboard, FlyNet.  For more information or reservations, visit www.lh.com.

Lufthansa To Sell Cheaper First-Class Seats With Restrictions

A Lufthansa A340-300 departs Lester B. Pearson Airport in Toronto. / flickr.comBY ANDREA ROTHMAN, BLOOMBERG

Deutsche Lufthansa AG will sell first-class seats at a discount to people willing to give up booking flexibility as the German carrier seeks to squeeze more revenue from its most exclusive product.

The so-called tourism first-class will have a minimum lead time for bookings and carry restrictions on cancellations and changes, Lufthansa board member Jens Bischof said at the ITB travel fair in Berlin today. The actual on-board experience will be the same as for full first-class, he said.

“The tourist offer is shaped in a totally different way from the business offer, but you can use it for holiday travel,” Bischof said.

The tourist version of a first-class flight to Bangkok from Frankfurt next week will sell for about 4,500 euros ($5,865), less than half the full fare, according to Lufthansa’s website. Europe’s second-biggest airline is splitting its offering to tap a wider group of travelers, with the introduction of a premium- economy class planned next year and the Germanwings subsidiary picking up travelers in non-hub cities throughout Germany.

 said last month that it will reduce the proportion of long-haul planes with first-class seats to 75 percent, responding to waning demand for tickets that can command the price of a small car. The carrier currently has top- end cabins in more than 90 percent of its wide-body fleet.

New Routes

Under the first-class initiative announced today, a regular fare to New York will cost 8,499 euros, compared with 5,499 euros for the “budget” alternative. The reduced fare will be available to more than 40 long-haul destinations.

Restrictions include a minimum six-day stay on the U.S. east coast, or 10 days elsewhere, which can be canceled for a fee of 400 euros. Air miles will still accrue and other perks, such as the baggage allowance and a chauffeur, remain the same.

As part of the summer timetable, Lufthansa will add flights from Frankfurt to destinations including the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza and Antalya in Turkey, it said today. It will also add service from Munich to Vancouver, the island of Menorca, and the British cities of Cardiff and Glasgow.

Capacity will be “stable” compared with a year earlier.

–With assistance from Richard Weiss in Frankfurt. Editors: Benedikt Kammel, Chris Jasper.

To contact the reporter on this story: Andrea Rothman in Berlin at aerothman@bloomberg.net

 To contact the editor responsible for this story: Benedikt Kammel at bkammel@bloomberg.net