What Lufthansa Group does

Lufthansa Group is a publicly traded global aviation conglomerate (Deutsche Lufthansa AG, ticker LHA on Frankfurt Stock Exchange) headquartered in Frankfurt, operating across four business segments: Network Airlines (Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways), Point-to-Point Airlines (Eurowings, Discover Airlines, Edelweiss, Air Dolomiti), Logistics (Lufthansa Cargo, Jettainer, time:matters), and Aviation Services (Lufthansa Technik MRO, Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Aviation Training, Lufthansa Consulting). The group serves over 135 million passengers annually across more than 1,150 destinations via Star Alliance membership and earned €39.6 billion in revenue in FY2025 with 103,255 employees.

The group's core technology platform spans airline operations, digital retailing, and passenger services, with recent differentiated capabilities including a unified Order ID integration with Amadeus aligned to IATA's ONE Order standard, Starlink high-speed satellite internet rolling out across 850 aircraft by 2029, agentic AI customer service via Cognigy (72% of sessions AI-supported), digital predictive maintenance through Lufthansa Technik, and the Allegris premium long-haul cabin product with new Geven Essenza SE economy seats. Lufthansa Cargo launched Globe Cross for end-to-end e-commerce logistics, and the group is integrating ITA Airways (90% ownership pending) into Star Alliance and Miles & More.

Lufthansa Group generates revenue primarily through passenger ticket sales (multi-tier pricing from Economy Basic at €15-20 carry-on fees to premium First and Business cabins), cargo and logistics transactions, MRO and IT services to external aviation clients, and corporate travel agreements. Distribution combines direct digital sales via airline websites and apps, the Amadeus GDS partnership, travel agency networks, and dedicated corporate sales teams. The 100-year brand, multi-hub European network, Star Alliance founding-membership ecosystem, and deep ancillary monetization (Green Fares surpassed 5% adoption in 2025 from 0.1% in 2022) underpin the commercial model.

Name

Lufthansa Group

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

Lufthansa Group (Deutsche Lufthansa AG) is a publicly traded global aviation conglomerate operating network airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, ITA Airways), point-to-point carriers (Eurowings, Discover, Edelweiss), cargo logistics, and MRO services, serving 135 million passengers annually through Star Alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Transportation and Aviation Services

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111), Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost Subsidiaries of Full-Service Airline Groups (THABABAE), Full-Service Airlines with Dedicated Premium Cabins (First/Business Heavy) (THABAAAJ), Airline GSA / Representation & Ticket Sales Offices (THAKALAG)

Keywords

• Passenger air transportation
• Air cargo logistics
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Frequent flyer programs
• Aviation IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Passenger Airlines: Core passenger airline operations across network airlines (Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines) and Eurowings, generating revenue from ticket sales across short-haul and long-haul routes globally
2. Cargo/Logistics: Lufthansa Cargo and related logistics operations including Jettainer Group, time:matters, CB Customs Broker, heyworld, and AeroLogic joint venture
3. Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training provides pilot and cabin crew training services
4. Consulting Services: Lufthansa Systems and Lufthansa Consulting provide IT and consulting services to aviation industry

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lufthansa Group is a global aviation conglomerate operating premium network airlines (Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways), a value carrier (Eurowings), and leisure brands (Discover Airlines, Edelweiss). It sells passenger air transportation across short-, medium-, and long-haul routes from hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome, complemented by Lufthansa Cargo freight services, Lufthansa Technik MRO for over 800 customers, Miles & More loyalty program, and aviation IT/consulting services.

Product overview

Lufthansa Group is a globally operating aviation conglomerate organized around passenger airlines, cargo/logistics, and aviation services. The passenger airline portfolio spans premium network carriers (Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways), a value carrier (Eurowings), and leisure-focused brands (Edelweiss, Discover Airlines). These are supported by the Miles & More loyalty program, SAF and carbon removal sustainability offerings, Starlink in-flight internet across 850 aircraft by 2029, Allegris premium cabin product, and Geven Essenza SE seating. The Aviation Services segment includes Lufthansa Technik (world-leading independent MRO), Lufthansa Systems (IT/consulting), Lufthansa Aviation Training, and Lufthansa Consulting. Lufthansa Cargo operates Boeing 777F freighters with its Globe Cross digital e-commerce logistics service. The group is completing integration of ITA Airways into Star Alliance and its Miles & More program, while expanding long-haul fleets with Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lufthansa Airlines: Flag carrier and main network airline of Germany with hub operations in Frankfurt and Munich
• SWISS
• Austrian Airlines
• Brussels Airlines
• Eurowings
• ITA Airways
• Discover Airlines
• Edelweiss
• Air Dolomiti
• Lufthansa Cargo
• Lufthansa Technik
• Lufthansa Systems
• Miles & More
• Allegris
• Green Fares
• FOX
• AeroSHARK
• Klimaforschungsflieger

Products and services

• Lufthansa Airlines The flagship network airline of Lufthansa Group, offering premium passenger services across short-haul, medium-haul, and long-haul routes from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich as part of the Multi-Hub strategy.
• SWISS (Swiss International Air Lines) Swiss International Air Lines, a premium network airline of Lufthansa Group operating from its Zurich hub, offering full-service passenger flights with premium cabin products including the SWISS Senses four-class configuration.
• Austrian Airlines Austrian network airline operating from Vienna hub, providing premium passenger services across European and intercontinental routes as part of Lufthansa Group's Multi-Hub strategy.
• Brussels Airlines Belgian network airline operating from Brussels hub, offering premium passenger services on European and intercontinental routes as part of Lufthansa Group's network airline portfolio.
• Eurowings Value carrier positioned as a point-to-point operator focused exclusively on short- and medium-haul routes primarily from German-speaking markets, part of Lufthansa Group's passenger airline portfolio.
• ITA Airways Italy's flag carrier, 90% owned by Lufthansa Group, operating from Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate hubs with integration into Lufthansa Group's network and Star Alliance (joined March 31, 2026).
• Discover Airlines The German leisure airline of Lufthansa Group, operating long-haul leisure routes from Frankfurt and Munich as a separate leisure carrier, marking Lufthansa Group's first presence in Cyprus with flights to Larnaca.
• Lufthansa Cargo Leading air freight carrier of Lufthansa Group operating dedicated freighter aircraft (Boeing 777F fleet) for global cargo logistics, including time-critical shipments, with subsidiaries Jettainer and time:matters.
• Globe Cross A new digital service launched by Lufthansa Cargo to enhance end-to-end e-commerce logistics, customs clearance, and cross-border shipment capabilities for international shipments.
• Lufthansa Technik World's leading independent MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) provider offering engine services, aircraft component services, aircraft maintenance services, and digital fleet services. Serves over 800 customers globally with approximately a quarter of business from Lufthansa Group entities.
• Lufthansa Systems Aviation IT provider offering consulting and technology services for airlines and the broader transportation industry, offering solutions across airline operations, revenue management, and passenger systems.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training Training provider for pilots and cabin crew within Lufthansa Group, offering initial and continuing training programs, simulator facilities, and type ratings across major aircraft types.
• Lufthansa Consulting Management and strategy consulting services offered by Lufthansa Group to airlines, airports, and aviation-related businesses worldwide.
• Miles & More Lufthansa Group's multi-award-winning frequent flyer and loyalty program spanning all group airlines and numerous global partners, enabling passengers to earn and redeem miles across flights, upgrades, and partner services.
• Starlink In-Flight Internet High-speed satellite internet service to be deployed across Lufthansa Group's fleet of 850 aircraft by 2029, enabling broadband-speed internet at cruising altitude for video streaming, video conferencing, and remote work.
• Allegris Premium cabin product and seating concept introduced across Lufthansa Group's long-haul fleet, offering enhanced comfort and privacy features. New routes including Kuala Lumpur, Houston, and Singapore announced with Allegris from October 2026.
• Geven Essenza SE Economy Class Seat Next-generation economy class seat being rolled out across Lufthansa Group airlines featuring lightweight design, enhanced ergonomic workspace with improved shin clearance, personal device holder, and high-performance USB-C power system.
• Green Fares Sustainable travel ticket option offering lower-emission flights, with over 5% of Lufthansa Group passengers opting for Green Fares in 2025 (up from 0.1% in 2022), part of the group's broader sustainable travel offerings.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programs SAF procurement and sustainability programs for Lufthansa Group, including partnerships with Metafuels (synthetic SAF via aerobrew methanol-to-jet process) and TotalEnergies (up to 2 million tons annually by 2030), with corporate customer bulk SAF purchasing available.
• Direct Air Capture (DAC) Carbon Removal Credits High-quality carbon removal credits sourced from direct air capture (DAC) infrastructure via partnership with Deep Sky, representing a growing share of Lufthansa Group's climate protection portfolio at around 20% of projects focused on permanent CO2 removal.
• AeroSHARK Surface Technology Innovative surface film technology inspired by shark skin, applied to aircraft to reduce drag, lower fuel consumption, and cut CO2 emissions. Originally developed for Lufthansa Cargo freighters and now being extended to passenger aircraft including A330.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% increase in Green Fares adoption among passengers in 2025, compared to 0.1% in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, minor and core.

• AirbusflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Lufthansa Group and Airbus celebrated 50-year partnership at ILA Berlin Air Show. Lufthansa ordered 10 additional A350-900 aircraft, bringing total A350 fleet to 75 units. Also signed component services agreement for A220 fleet and committed to sustainable aviation including SharkSkin coating for A330.
• Deep SkymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Deep Sky entered offtake agreement to provide Lufthansa Group with high-quality direct air capture (DAC) carbon removal credits. Lufthansa restructured climate portfolio with ~20% of projects now focused on permanent CO₂ removal. Deep Sky operates technology-agnostic DAC infrastructure with over $130 million in funding.
• ClimeworksmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Lufthansa Group expanded technology-based CO₂ removal solutions partnership with Climeworks for Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) technology as part of restructured climate portfolio.
• MetafuelsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026SWISS partnered with Metafuels to develop and scale sustainable aviation fuel solutions. Metafuels' aerobrew process converts green methanol into SAF with up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions. Demonstration plant being established at Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, Switzerland, with first commercial plant in Rotterdam.
• GevenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Geven, aircraft seating supplier based in Naples, secured major order to supply next-generation Essenza SE economy seats across Lufthansa Group airlines including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, and Eurowings, covering up to 45,000 passengers.
• ITA AirwayscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026ITA Airways officially joined Star Alliance as its 26th member on March 31, 2026, adding over 350 daily flights to the network. Lufthansa Group holds 41% stake and mentored the integration, enabling customers access to through check-in, reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, and lounge access. Miles & More loyalty program integration began April 1, 2026.
• Star AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Lufthansa is founding member of Star Alliance, world's largest airline alliance with 26 member airlines serving over 1,150 destinations. ITA Airways joined as 26th member on March 31, 2026. Lufthansa coordinates integration of new members.
• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Part of transatlantic A++ Joint Venture with United Airlines and Air Canada covering Europe-North America routes.
• Air CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Part of transatlantic A++ Joint Venture with United Airlines and Air Canada covering Europe-North America routes.
• All Nippon Airways (ANA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Europe-Japan Joint Venture J+ with ANA covering routes between Europe and Japan. ITA Airways to be included in the joint venture.
• Singapore AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Commercial partnership covering Europe-Southeast Asia and Southwest Pacific routes with Singapore Airlines.
• Air ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Europe-China Joint Venture partnership with Air China covering routes between Europe and China.
• TotalEnergiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Lufthansa Group partnership with TotalEnergies for sustainable aviation fuel procurement, with commitment for up to 2 million tons annually by 2030.
• Air IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Air India and Lufthansa Group signed MoU to establish joint business agreement covering coordinated route planning, flight schedules, joint sales, marketing, and frequent flyer programs. Initial focus on India-Germany/Austria/Belgium/Italy/Switzerland routes. Builds on existing 145-route codeshare network. Subject to regulatory approvals.
• AmadeuscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 February 2026Lufthansa Group and Amadeus launched unified Order ID replacing fragmented PNRs, EMDs, and e-tickets with a single order record aligned to IATA's ONE Order standard, simplifying airline retail architecture.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Air France-KLM: Air France-KLM is Europe's other major full-service network airline group with Air France, KLM, and Transavia brands. Most direct comparable to Lufthansa in scale, multi-hub European structure, premium long-haul focus, and SkyTeam alliance membership (versus Lufthansa's Star Alliance).
• International Airlines Group (IAG): IAG owns British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and LEVEL. Closest direct competitor as a European full-service airline group with multiple brand portfolios spanning premium network and value short-haul, recently expanded with long-haul low-cost carrier LEVEL.
• United Airlines: United is Lufthansa's transatlantic A++ joint venture partner and fellow Star Alliance founder. Directly comparable as a major US full-service network carrier with significant international long-haul exposure and shared premium transatlantic corporate contracts.
• Air Canada: Air Canada is Lufthansa's third A++ transatlantic joint venture partner. Most directly comparable as a national flag carrier with transatlantic joint venture integration, premium long-haul focus, and Star Alliance membership.
• Singapore Airlines: Singapore Airlines is a fellow Star Alliance member and Lufthansa's commercial partner for Europe-Southeast Asia routes. Comparable as a premium long-haul network carrier with industry-leading service standards and significant cargo operations.
• ANA (All Nippon Airways): ANA is Lufthansa's J+ joint venture partner for Europe-Japan routes and fellow Star Alliance member. Directly comparable as a major Asian full-service network carrier with significant transcontinental joint venture economics.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Air Lines: Delta is one of the three major US legacy network carriers and a SkyTeam member. Comparable in scale and full-service long-haul network operations but primarily North America-anchored with less European intra-network presence than Lufthansa.
• American Airlines: American Airlines is a major US full-service network carrier and oneworld alliance member. Comparable as a large global network airline, but with less European hub density and operates under different alliance economics than Lufthansa's Star Alliance structure.
• Cathay Pacific: Cathay Pacific is a major Asian full-service network carrier focused on Hong Kong hub long-haul operations. Comparable as a premium intercontinental carrier but operates primarily outside Europe with a different alliance (oneworld).

Emerging players

• Ryanair: Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost carrier and a major competitor to Lufthansa's Eurowings on short-haul routes. Comparable as a competitor on price-sensitive intra-European leisure and VFR traffic, but operates a fundamentally different ultra-low-cost business model.

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

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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