Airlines

German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

Russian Su-57 Fighter Secures First International Sale at Zhuhai Airshow

The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

Lost Tool Found in Qantas A380 After 34 Flights

The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.

Airlines

Lufthansa Group Launches New Summer 2025 Routes Worldwide

With the winter season setting in, Lufthansa Group Airlines is already gearing up for the sunny days ahead by launching its 2025 summer flight schedule, now open for bookings.

Travelers can explore a host of new intercontinental and European destinations with Lufthansa Airlines, Discover Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, and Edelweiss.

Exciting New Routes
Starting from Frankfurt, Lufthansa introduces a fresh connection to Bydgoszcz in Poland. Meanwhile, Discover Airlines will launch new routes from Frankfurt to Ålesund, Norway, and from Munich to diverse destinations including Windhoek (Namibia), Calgary (Canada), Orlando (USA), and Bodø (Norway).

COMAC Secures $1.5B Regional Jets Order Deal with Hainan Airlines

From Vienna, Austrian Airlines will open new routes to Edinburgh (Scotland), Sylt (Germany), Burgas (Bulgaria), and Harstad-Narvik (Norway). Swiss International Air Lines, operating from Zurich, will offer flights to Niš (Serbia), Montpellier (France), and Heringsdorf (Germany). Edelweiss also adds exciting connections from Zurich to Halifax (Canada), Seattle (USA), Calvi (France), and Terceira in the Azores (Portugal).

More Connectivity Than Ever
Across Lufthansa Group hubs in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium, passengers can access over 12,000 weekly flights to more than 300 destinations in over 100 countries.

Air China to Launch COMAC’s C929 in a Bid to Rival Boeing and Airbus

Airbus A380 Returns to Munich
A highlight for Airbus A380 fans, the world’s largest passenger aircraft will again take off from Munich to popular destinations in the United States—Boston, New York (JFK), Washington, Los Angeles—and Delhi in India.

With Lufthansa Group’s expanded routes, travelers have more opportunities than ever to explore North America, Europe, and Africa with ease and convenience next summer.