Deutsche Lufthansa

What Deutsche Lufthansa does

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is Europe's largest airline group, headquartered in Frankfurt and publicly traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker: LHA). The group operates a multi-brand passenger airline portfolio across premium network carriers (Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and the 41%-owned ITA Airways), a value carrier (Eurowings), and leisure/regional operators (Discover Airlines, Edelweiss, Lufthansa CityLine, Air Dolomiti), coordinated through hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome. It is a founding member of Star Alliance and operates major joint ventures with United Airlines/Air Canada (A++ transatlantic), ANA (J+ Europe-Japan), Singapore Airlines, Air China, and a new Air India joint business agreement. In FY2025 the group carried 135 million passengers and generated record revenue of €39.6 billion with €2.0B Adjusted EBIT.

Beyond passenger aviation, Lufthansa Group runs a diversified aviation services platform. Lufthansa Cargo (plus AeroLogic JV, Jettainer, time:matters, heyworld) provides air freight and time-critical logistics; Lufthansa Technik is the world's largest independent MRO provider, operating 34 sites and serving over 800 customers globally (approximately 75% external); and Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Aviation Training, and Lufthansa Industry Solutions provide IT, training, and digital consulting services. Revenue is primarily transaction-based for passenger and cargo operations, with professional services revenue from MRO, training, and IT. Distribution is omnichannel: direct via brand websites/apps and airport counters, and indirect through GDSs (Amadeus), OTAs, travel agencies, corporate booking platforms, and Star Alliance codeshare. Notable proprietary assets include the Allegris cabin product, the FOX Future Onboard eXperience, the Miles & More loyalty program, the AeroSHARK fuel-saving surface technology, and the Lufthansa Kranich brand (registered 1927).

Name

Deutsche Lufthansa

Legal name

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Website

https://lufthansagroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is Europe's largest airline group, operating premium network carriers (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, ITA Airways), a value carrier (Eurowings), and aviation services (cargo, MRO, training, IT) through a multi-hub network spanning Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Aviation / Passenger Airlines

NAICS

Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Airline Groups & Multi-Brand Network Carriers (THABAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Flag/Legacy Full-Service Airlines (THABAAAB), Scheduled Air Cargo Airlines (All-Cargo Carriers) (THABAEAA), Global Network (Intercontinental) Full-Service Airlines (THABAAAA)

Keywords

• Passenger airline services
• Air cargo logistics
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Aviation training services
• Frequent flyer loyalty programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Airlines: Core revenue stream from scheduled passenger flights across network airlines (Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines) and Eurowings. Revenue generated from ticket sales across economy, premium economy, business, and first class cabins. Multi-hub strategy through Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, and Brussels hubs.
2. Logistics (Cargo): Lufthansa Cargo operations including freight transportation, Jettainer container management, time-critical logistics (time:matters), customs brokerage (CB Customs Broker), and e-commerce logistics (heyworld). 50% stake in AeroLogic freight joint venture.
3. Technical Services (MRO): Lufthansa Technik provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for civil commercial aircraft. Serves over 800 customers globally including airlines, manufacturers, leasing companies, VIP operators, governments, and armed forces. Approximately 25% of business with Lufthansa Group entities, 75% external customers.
4. Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training provides pilot and cabin crew training services through its training facilities.
5. IT and Consulting Services: Lufthansa Systems provides IT services and consulting; Lufthansa Industry Solutions offers industrial digitalization solutions; Lufthansa Consulting provides advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deutsche Lufthansa AG operates a global aviation group comprising multiple passenger airline brands (Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Eurowings, Discover Airlines, Edelweiss, Lufthansa CityLine, Air Dolomiti) connected through hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome. Beyond passenger air travel, the group operates cargo logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), aircraft maintenance and overhaul (Lufthansa Technik), aviation training, IT/consulting (Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Industry Solutions), and the Miles & More frequent flyer loyalty program.

Product overview

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is a globally operating aviation conglomerate structured as a platform of multiple airline brands and aviation services. The passenger airline portfolio includes the core Lufthansa Airlines brand alongside network carriers SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways (41%-owned, pending full acquisition), plus value carrier Eurowings, leisure carriers Discover Airlines and Edelweiss, and regional operators Lufthansa CityLine and Air Dolomiti — all coordinated under a multi-hub strategy through Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome. Aviation Services include Lufthansa Cargo (freight), Lufthansa Technik (MRO), Lufthansa Systems (IT/consulting), Lufthansa Aviation Training, and Lufthansa Industry Solutions. The group also operates the Miles & More loyalty program and has recently launched product initiatives including the FOX Future Onboard eXperience and Allegris cabin interiors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Miles & More: Frequent flyer loyalty program launched January 1, 1993, covering Europe and North America
• Lufthansa CityLine
• Lufthansa City Airlines
• Discover Airlines
• Allegris
• AeroSHARK

Products and services

• Lufthansa Airlines
• SWISS International Air Lines
• Austrian Airlines
• Brussels Airlines
• ITA Airways
• Eurowings
• Discover Airlines
• Edelweiss Air
• Lufthansa Cargo
• Lufthansa Technik
• Lufthansa Systems
• Lufthansa Aviation Training
• Lufthansa Industry Solutions
• Lufthansa Consulting
• Miles & More

Quantifiable outcome

• Record €39.6 billion revenue in 2025, up 5% year-over-year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 202650-year strategic partnership celebrated in 2026 with agreement to expand cooperation. Lufthansa is a major Airbus customer with orders for A320neo family, A350, and other aircraft.
• Air IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Expanded partnership with Memorandum of Understanding for Joint Business Agreement, building on existing Star Alliance cooperation. Initial phase focuses on EU-India routes with potential expansion to full subcontinent.
• Star AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 1997Star Alliance was founded in Frankfurt on May 14, 1997 as the world's first global airline alliance. As founding member, Lufthansa provides connectivity through the alliance network of 1,334 aircraft serving 578 cities in 106 countries.
• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransatlantic joint venture A++ partnership covering routes between Europe and North America, along with Air Canada. Enables coordinated scheduling, pricing, and revenue sharing on transatlantic routes.
• Air CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of A++ transatlantic joint venture with United Airlines, providing North American connectivity through coordinated operations and revenue sharing.
• All Nippon Airways (ANA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral Europe-Japan Joint Venture (J+) covering routes between Europe and Japan, enabling coordinated marketing and operations.
• Singapore AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial partnership covering Europe-Southeast Asia and South-West Pacific routes, providing connectivity to Singapore hub and beyond.
• Air ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope-China Joint Venture partnership enabling coordinated operations on routes between Europe and China.
• ITA AirwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLufthansa acquired 41% stake in 2025 and intends to acquire remaining shares. Integration into Lufthansa Group portfolio ongoing; ITA launched new digital platform built on Lufthansa technology.
• ITA Airways (Digital Integration)coreTechnology or IntegrationITA Airways launched redesigned website and mobile app built on Lufthansa Group technology platform, representing key milestone in airline integration. Platform won 'Best Airline App' award internationally in 2024.
• SunExpressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Turkish Airlines in which Eurowings holds participation. Turkish leisure carrier operating from Antalya.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Air France-KLM Group: Direct European multi-brand network carrier group combining Air France, KLM, Transavia, and HOP!. Closest comparable to Lufthansa in scale, multi-hub strategy (Paris CDG, Amsterdam Schiphol), premium network positioning, and exposure to European short-haul margin pressure.
• International Airlines Group (IAG): Parent of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and LEVEL. Operates a similar European multi-hub, multi-brand network model with a competing transatlantic joint venture (BA/Iberia with American Airlines) and comparable cost restructuring programs.
• Turkish Airlines: Flag carrier with Istanbul hub serving the world's largest network of destinations by country count. Directly competes with Lufthansa on Europe-Asia connecting flows and intra-Europe routes via its SunExpress JV with Lufthansa's Eurowings.
• United Airlines Holdings: A++ transatlantic joint venture partner with Air Canada and Lufthansa. Operates comparable global network, premium Polaris business class, and significant MRO exposure via United TechOps; directly competes with Lufthansa on transatlantic corporate and premium leisure traffic.
• All Nippon Airways (ANA): Bilateral Europe-Japan JV partner (J+) with Lufthansa and now ITA Airways. Operates premium long-haul from Tokyo Haneda/Narita hubs with comparable Star Alliance positioning, frequent flyer program (ANA Mileage Club), and high-quality cabin product competing with Allegris.
• Singapore Airlines: Strategic partner under a Europe-Southeast Asia commercial partnership with Lufthansa. Competes head-to-head with Lufthansa on Europe-Singapore and onward Australia/Southeast Asia premium traffic, and is widely regarded as the yield benchmark Allegris is designed to challenge.
• Cathay Pacific Group: Hong Kong-based premium long-haul network carrier and fellow Star Alliance member. Directly competes with Lufthansa on Europe-Hong Kong premium traffic and provides a parallel benchmark for long-haul cabin investment, loyalty program economics, and cargo integration.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Air Lines: Larger US network carrier operating SkyTeam (Lufthansa's alliance prior to Star Alliance migration history) and competing with United/Lufthansa on transatlantic corporate contracts. Comparable diversified airline group with MRO (Delta TechOps) and premium-cabin investment programs.

Emerging players

• Ryanair Holdings: Europe's largest low-cost carrier and the principal structural pressure on Lufthansa's intra-European short-haul margins. The very capacity cuts (20,000 short-haul flights, CityLine shutdown) Lufthansa is making are a response to Ryanair and Wizz Air's cost-base advantage.

Regional players

• easyJet: UK-listed pan-European low-cost carrier competing with Eurowings on German, Swiss, Italian, and Austrian short-haul routes. Comparable in scale to Eurowings and a primary trigger for Lufthansa's shift toward lower-cost short-haul operating models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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