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Airlines call on German govt to cut flight taxes

By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-10-23 09:39 Lufthansa planes stand parked as Frankfurt airport is closed to passengers with planned departures due to a strike organized by Verdi union, in Frankfurt, Germany, March 7, 2024. And he said the newly-hiked tax, alongside other taxes in the form of security levies, air traffic control fees, …

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3 months ago

Lufthansa hoping to increase China capacity

China Daily

Lufthansa passenger jets at Frankfurt Airport, July 17, 2023. There's a strong connection between the fourth-biggest economy in the world Germany and the second-biggest economy China," Ritter said. China Daily "We are looking forward to further development and we are pretty sure that we will come back to pre-pandemic capacity here between Europe, Germany and China," said Ritter. "Germany has …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Frankfurt airport: At least 50 flights diverted as protesters close Germany’s busiest airport

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Frankfurt, Germany’s busiest airport, was forced to halt flights at the start of operations on Thursday …

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9 months ago

Package holidays are back as fliers choose hassle-free trips

Hindustan Times

Flights, hotel, transfers and food in a few clicks: the package vacation is this summer’s hottest trend across Europe. Package holidays are back as fliers choose hassle-free trips Once seen as an outdated niche appealing mainly to baby boomers, the humble holiday bundle has mounted an unlikely comeback after almost being wiped out during the pandemic. UK budget carrier EasyJet …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Millions of train, air passengers are affected in Germany as union members go on strike again

Associated Press

BERLIN — Millions of travelers across Germany were affected by strikes again on Thursday after two unions called for two-day walkouts over wages and work conditions. Lufthansa said earlier in the week that about 1,000 flights per day would have to be canceled and that around 200,000 air passengers would be affected. Negotiations continue for Lufthansa ground staff and German …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Millions of train, air passengers are affected in Germany as union members go on strike again

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lufthansa said earlier in the week that about 1,000 …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of flights and trains will be canceled again this week in Germany with new strikes

Associated Press

BERLIN — Thousands of flights and trains are expected to be canceled again this week in Germany after two unions on Monday called for more strikes over wages and working conditions. Negotiations continue for ground staff of German airline Lufthansa and German rail operator’s Deutsche Bahn train drivers. Around 200,000 air passengers will be affected by the two-day strike, according …

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10 months ago

German labor union calls on Lufthansa ground staff to strike at 7 airports on Tuesday

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A labor union in Germany …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Man dies on Germany-bound flight after coughing blood from mouth, nose

Hindustan Times

A 63-year-old man died after coughing up “litres of blood” on a Lufthansa flight from Bangkok to Munich, it was reported. Karin Missfelder, a fellow passenger said that the man lost litres of blood through his mouth and nose and “it was absolute horror, everyone was screaming." “A young, around 30-year-old man from Poland with poor English looked at the …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Lufthansa announces direct services from Hyderabad to Frankfurt

Deccan Chronicle

Lufthansa German Airlines announced direct services from Hyderabad to Frankfurt. The new service connecting Hyderabad to Europe begins on Jan.17Lufthansa now operates direct connections from Germany to five destinations in India, with Hyderabad-Frankfurt being the latest addition to its global network. As the fastest growing major market for Lufthansa globally, capacity growth in India exceeds pre-pandemic levels.“With our new Hyderabad-Frankfurt …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Lufthansa Airlines CEO turns flight attendant for a day, shares experience on LinkedIn

India Today

Jens Ritter, the CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, recently took on a new role as an "additional crew member" to gain a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by flight attendants and to address passenger needs. Images shared by Mr Ritter on his LinkedIn post show him serving passengers and posing with the flight crew during his flight from Frankfurt, to …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Cabin crew tackle fire at altitude as laptop bursts into flames on Lufthansa flight

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cabin crew had to tackle flames at altitude after a passenger’s laptop caught fire during a …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Lufthansa makes unscheduled landing after laptop fire; 2nd incident in 4 days

Live Mint

A passenger's laptop caught fire during a flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt, Germany, following which the Lufthansa plane made an unscheduled landing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. It further added, none of the passengers were injured, but two flight attendants were treated for smoke inhalation following the “unscheduled landing," The airline said its ground staff was helping passengers get …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Civil aviation ministry to probe if Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann got drunk and boarded flight

India Today

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is going to probe allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was deplaned from a Delhi-bound flight at Frankfurt airport in Germany because he was “drunk”. A political firestorm had erupted on Monday after reports surfaced that a Frankfurt-Delhi flight operated by Lufthansa was delayed due to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who was deplaned …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Germany: Lufthansa pilots begin strike action, 800 flights cancelled

Hindustan Times

The airline has canceled 800 flights from Germany on Friday and has warned that disruption could continue over the weekend. All Lufthansa flights departing from Germany on Friday are included in the strike, affecting schedules in the major hubs of Frankfurt and Munich in particular. Pilots at Germany's airline Lufthansa started a planned 24-hour strike shortly after midnight on Friday. …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Lufthansa expects air travel crisis won't end this year

Hindustan Times

German airline Lufthansa has said it is canceling over 2,000 additional flights at its Frankfurt and Munich hubs due to staff shortages. The announcement comes two weeks after Lufthansa said it would cancel 900 connections in July German airline Lufthansa said it doesn't expect flight operations to return to normal until next year. "Unfortunately, we will hardly be able to …

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3 years ago

Thousands of flights cancelled due to COVID-driven staff shortage

Al Jazeera

Delta, Lufthansa, United cancel flights on Christmas Eve and beyond as Omicron cases force personnel to take sick leave. At least three major airlines have reported cancelling dozens of flights as illnesses largely tied to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus take a toll on flight crew numbers during the busy holiday travel season. Germany-based Lufthansa said on Friday that …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Lufthansa to Operate India-Germany Flight Via Bahrain Instead of Dubai as UAE Imposes Restrictions

News 18

Lufthansa said it will operate its 10 weekly flights between India and Germany via Bahrain instead of Dubai from Sunday due to recent restrictions imposed by the UAE government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The German airline said in a statement, “This change was made due to new UAE regulations that restrict flights between India and Dubai for …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Foreign airlines’ flights won’t be allowed at expense of Indian airlines: Puri

Live Mint

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said the time has come to send a loud and clear message that foreign airlines' flights will not be allowed at the expense of Indian airlines. On 28 September, Lufthansa had to cancel its flights between India and Germany from 30 September to 20 October as the DGCA withdrew permission for them …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Unlock 5.0: Ban on International Flights Extended Till October 31, Air Bubbles to Continue

News 18

In the recently released guidelines under the Unlock 5.0, government of India has announced to extend the ban on the international flights till October 31. However, government will continue to operate international flights under the Air Bubble pact with various countries, including the US, UK, UAE and more. Apart from international flights under Air Bubble pacts and Mission Vande Bharat, …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Lufthansa Cancels All Flights to India Till October 20 Citing Dispute Over Air Bubble Pact

News 18

Lufthansa, one of the Europe’s largest air carrier and Germany’s largest air carrier has announced to cancel all flights to India starting September 30 till October 20 citing dispute with the centre. Lufthansa, in a statement said that Indian government has unexpectedly rejected the Lufthansa’s flight schedule despite prior agreement under the air bubble pact. Lufthansa, on Twitter, said – …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Lufthansa to Commence International Flight Services to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru from August 13

News 18

German carrier Lufthansa on Monday announced the commencement of its flight services to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru from Frankfurt from August 13, under a "bilateral agreement" between the governments. "Following a bilateral agreement between India and Germany, inbound passenger flights to India will be reinstated from August 13," Lufthansa said in the release. With the operations of flights from Germany …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Lufthansa looks beyond 2024 for recovery in air travel

CNN

London CNN Business — Demand for air travel will not fully recover until 2024 “at the earliest,” Lufthansa said on Thursday as it unveiled a record quarterly loss and warned that layoffs in its home market, Germany, can no longer be ruled out. The Lufthansa Group posted an operating loss of €1.7 billion in the second quarter, as passenger numbers …

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Airlines call on German govt to cut flight taxes

Lufthansa hoping to increase China capacity

Frankfurt airport: At least 50 flights diverted as protesters close Germany’s busiest airport

Package holidays are back as fliers choose hassle-free trips

Millions of train, air passengers are affected in Germany as union members go on strike again

Millions of train, air passengers are affected in Germany as union members go on strike again

Thousands of flights and trains will be canceled again this week in Germany with new strikes

German labor union calls on Lufthansa ground staff to strike at 7 airports on Tuesday

Man dies on Germany-bound flight after coughing blood from mouth, nose

Lufthansa announces direct services from Hyderabad to Frankfurt

Lufthansa Airlines CEO turns flight attendant for a day, shares experience on LinkedIn

Cabin crew tackle fire at altitude as laptop bursts into flames on Lufthansa flight

Lufthansa makes unscheduled landing after laptop fire; 2nd incident in 4 days

Civil aviation ministry to probe if Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann got drunk and boarded flight

Germany: Lufthansa pilots begin strike action, 800 flights cancelled

Lufthansa expects air travel crisis won't end this year

Thousands of flights cancelled due to COVID-driven staff shortage

Lufthansa to Operate India-Germany Flight Via Bahrain Instead of Dubai as UAE Imposes Restrictions

Foreign airlines’ flights won’t be allowed at expense of Indian airlines: Puri

Unlock 5.0: Ban on International Flights Extended Till October 31, Air Bubbles to Continue

Lufthansa Cancels All Flights to India Till October 20 Citing Dispute Over Air Bubble Pact

Lufthansa to Commence International Flight Services to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru from August 13

Lufthansa looks beyond 2024 for recovery in air travel