Lufthansa CEO outlines plan for securing five-star rating
Eager to boost its Skytrax rating to five stars Lufthansa is pressing ahead with a number of initiatives aimed at improving the passenger ex... Continue Reading
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US major’s domestic first rebrand opens door to Premium Economy
A well-placed senior source within a major US international airline tells Runway Girl Network that the carrier is in advanced preparations f... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Lufthansa eyes long-haul, low-cost service with A330-200s
NEW YORK: Citing a need to respond to the growing competitive threat of low-cost airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines CEO Karl Garnadt today ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa keeps middle seats, but makes changes in 747-400 refit
In what could be perceived as a quiet downgrade for business class passengers, Lufthansa is keeping middle seats on its Boeing 747-400 fleet... Continue Reading
Lufthansa creates exclusive atmosphere in new Premium Economy
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, was a day of firsts for Star Alliance member and German flagship carrier Lufthansa. Departing gate Z52 at Frankfu... Continue Reading
Lufthansa issues tender to equip short-haul fleet with Internet
Lufthansa has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to bring inflight Internet to its short- and medium-haul routes. A “call for tender... Continue Reading
Medical travel aids Lufthansa in resuscitating bottom line
NEW YORK: When an airline executive proudly announces, “It’s better to get a heart attack on Lufthansa than any other place,” you know right... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Systems presents seat-back IFE with a twist
If foot traffic around Lufthansa Systems’ booth at the APEX Expo last week was any indication, the company’s new integrated tablet IFE solut... Continue Reading
United CFO says premium seat customers want business, not first
How do you convince customers to buy your premium product? For most companies it generally involves hyping the value proposition. For airlin... Continue Reading
The 19 different kinds of aircraft seating in 2014
Travelers are growing increasingly aware that the specific model of seat on their aircraft is more important to the passenger experience (#P... Continue Reading
European airline bosses focus on capacity discipline, LCC threat
If European airline analysts were concerned about the potential financial impact of redirecting flights to avoid flying over conflict zones,... Continue Reading
Airlines divided on offering free Wi-Fi to premium passengers
Should airlines offer free inflight connectivity in premium cabins? This question seems to arise time and again on social media, most especi... Continue Reading
Lufthansa rolls out RAVE and wireless IFE
Two years after being announced as the 10th airline customer for The IMS Company’s RAVE IFE solution in June 2012, Lufthansa says approximat... Continue Reading
Airlines undecided about Inmarsat’s free tracking solution
Weeks after Inmarsat proposed a free global airline tracking service to ICAO, Hawaiian Airlines responded with a resolution to participate i... Continue Reading
Singapore Airlines working with Airbus to ensure safe A380 doors
Singapore Airlines is working closely with Airbus to ensure its A380 doors are in compliance with the airframer’s All Operators Telex (AOT) ... Continue Reading
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