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Lufthansa takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, arrives in Frankfurt

Boeing and the Lufthansa Group on August 29 celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Europe’slargest airline group at Paine Field, Everett, Wash.

The first copy is registered as D-ABPA and is named “Berlin”. It will go into service on the Franfkurt – Toronto route.

Photo: Boeing.

The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for the 787 and joins nearly 50 customers worldwide in operating the industry’s most fuel efficient and capable airplane. Boeing designed the 787 family with superior efficiency, which allows airlines to profitably open new routes and fly people directly where they want to go in exceptional comfort.

Using 25% less fuel and creating 25% fewer emissions than the airplanes they replace, the 787 family has avoided more than 125 billion pounds of carbon emissions since entering service in 2011.

Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has launched more than 325 new nonstop routes around the world, including approximately 50 routes opened since 2020. The 787-9 can fly 296 passengers up to 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km) in a typical two-class configuration.

In addition to 32 787 Dreamliners on order, the Lufthansa Group has firm orders for 20 777-9 passenger airplanes and recently placed a firm order for seven of the new 777-8 Freighter.

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Lufthansa’s pilots reject the latest pay offer, could strike anytime

Lufthansa could be again facing a strike by its pilots.

The pilots, represented by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, are seeking a 5.5% pay increase according to Reuters.

Meanwhile, the company is expected to take delivery of its first Boeing 787=9 Dreamliner (D-ABPA) on August 28.

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Lufthansa’s second Dreamliner is named “Frankfurt am Main”

Lufthansa has released photos of its second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner D-ABPD named “Frankfurt am Main” after its primary FRA hub.

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Lufthansa and Shell form future-oriented cooperation on sustainable aviation fuels

Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd and the Lufthansa Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exploring the supply of SAF at airports across the globe. The parties intend to agree on a contract for a total supply volume of up to 1.8 million metric tons of SAF starting in 2024, over a term of seven years.ย  Such an agreement would be one of the most significant commercial SAF cooperation in the aviation sector, as well as the largest SAF commitment of both companies to date.

The cooperation would enable the Lufthansa Group to promote the availability, market ramp-up and use of SAF as an essential element for a CO2-neutral future of aviation. The Lufthansa Group is already the largest SAF customer in Europe and aims to remain one of the world’s leading airline groups in the use of sustainable kerosene. The MoU builds on Shellโ€™s ambition to have at least ten percent of its global aviation fuel sales as SAF by 2030.

SAF – the sustainable aviation fuel

SAF is aviation fuel that is produced without the use of fossil energy sources, such as crude oil or natural gas, and show a saving of CO2ย compared to conventional kerosene. Various production processes exist and different feedstock are available as energy sources. The current generation of SAF, which saves 80 percent CO2ย compared to conventional kerosene, is mainly produced from biogenic residues, for example from used cooking oils. In the long term, SAF can enable virtually CO2-neutral aviation.

The Lufthansa Group has been involved in SAF research for many years, has built up an extensive network of partnerships and is driving forward the introduction of sustainable next-generation aviation fuels in particular. Special focus is placed on the forward-looking power-to-liquid and sun-to-liquid technologies, which use renewable energies or solar thermal energy as energy carriers.

By using SAF, customers of the Lufthansa Group can already fly CO2-neutral today. In addition, they can document their reduced CO2ย emissions with audited certificates and have the CO2ย savings credited to their individual CO2ย balance.

A clear strategy for a sustainable future

The Lufthansa Group assumes responsibility for effective climate protection with a clearly defined path toward CO2ย neutrality: By 2030, the company’s own net CO2ย emissions are to be halved compared to 2019, and by 2050, the Lufthansa Group wants to achieve a neutral CO2ย balance. To this end, the company relies on accelerated fleet modernization, the continuous optimization of flight operations, the use of sustainable aviation fuels and innovative offers for its customers to make a flight CO2-neutral.

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Lufthansa is facing another strike tomorrow

Lufthansa has made this announcement:

The trade union ver.di called on the about 20,000 ground employees of Deutsche Lufthansa AG to stage a warning strike from Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 3.45 a.m. until Thursday morning, ย July 28, 2022 at 6.00 a.m.

Michael Niggemann, Member of the Executive Boardย Chief Officer Human Resources Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said:

“After only two days of negotiations, ver.di has announced a strike that can hardly be called a warning strike due to its breadth across all locations and its duration. This is all the more incomprehensible given that the employer side has offered high and socially balanced pay increases โ€“ despite the continuing tense economic situation for Lufthansa following the Covid crisis, high debt burdens and uncertain prospects for the global economy.

After the enormous efforts to stabilize our flight operations, this represents a renewed, substantial and unnecessary burden for our passengers and also for our employees beyond the strike day.”

Among other things, the Group has presented a package with the following components. Beginning July 1, 2022, with a term of 18 months, each employee would receive:

  • an increase in basic pay of 150 euros per month as of July 1, 2022,
  • a further basic pay increase of 100 euros per month as of January 1, 2023,
  • an additional two-percent increase in compensation as of July 1, 2023, depending on how our business develops.

It is particularly important for Lufthansa to put a stronger focus on the lower remuneration groups. For example, for employees with a basic monthly salary of 3,000 euros before taxes, the present offer means an increase in basic salary between nine and just under eleven percent within the next 12 months.

The next round of negotiations has long been agreed upon and will take place on August 3-4, 2022.

 

Lufthansa welcomes capacity reduction in Frankfurt to 88 movements per hour

Lufthansa has issued this statement:

The announcement published on July 15 by Fraport that it intends to reduce the number of take-offs and landings at Frankfurt Airport to 88 movements per hour from next week is the right step to stabilize flight operations, according to Lufthansa.

Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airline, said:

“In recent weeks, we have already cancelled flights in several waves to relieve the overall system. This has disappointed many thousand customers, caused enormous additional work for our employees and additional costs in the millions. Since the already increased capacities of the ground handling services in Frankfurt are still not sufficient due to a high sickness absence rate, even for the flight schedule that has already been reduced several times, the decision taken by Fraport today is right. Other airlines flying to and from Frankfurt will now also contribute to an even reduction and stabilization with flight cancellations.”

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Lufthansa recommends arriving at the airport in good time and using digital services

Lufthansa, like other European airlines, is dealing with challenging times as traffic returns to near-normal levels. The airlinje issued this recommendation:

The entire aviation industry is currently suffering from bottlenecks and staff shortages. This affects in particular airports, ground handling services, air traffic control and airlines. Lufthansa has implemented numerous measures to ensure the greatest possible stability of the flight schedule. Nevertheless, there are currently longer waiting times. For the upcoming summer holidays in Hesse, Lufthansa therefore asks its passengers to arrive at the airports in good time and to follow the instructions of the airport operators.

Online services & checking of entry documents

In the interest of the fastest and smoothest possible processes, Lufthansa asks passengers to use the digital online services. Digital check-in is possible from 23 hours before departure. Travelers are also requested to inform themselves in good time about the current entry requirements of their destination country. For some countries, it is still necessary to have proof of Corona-related documents checked before departure and to present an entry declaration upon entry. For this purpose, the free digital document check service can be used between 72 hours and 8 hours before departure. In this way, travelers will find out at an early stage whether their documents are valid or whether urgent action is required.

Baggage

There are numerous baggage machines available to passengers at Frankfurt Airport. First, travelers can print out their baggage labels at separate machines and attach them to their luggage. Then they check in their suitcases or bags at the baggage drop-off. There they will also receive all the receipts for the checked baggage, which should be kept carefully until arrival. Hand luggage should be reduced to the bare minimum to avoid long waiting times at the security checkpoints.

Further services

Lufthansa offers special services for families: Parents with small children can use the family check-in areas in Frankfurt. Lufthansa employees accept baggage and prams at special counters in Hall A. However, it is always advisable to reserve seats and to use the online check-in from 23 hours before departure. Further information is available at:ย Travelling with Children | Lufthansa.

Passengers will be informed immediately in the event of cancellations and, if possible, rebooked on alternative flights. Alternatively, they can travel to the airports within Germany by train. Passengers whose journey is affected by a rebooking or cancellation before departure can also cancel their booking and have it refunded on Lufthansa.com. Travelers can find current information and general flight information at any time on Lufthansa.com.

Travelers can find up-to-date information and general flight information at any time on the special pageย Current flight information | Lufthansa.

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Lufthansa reactivates its Airbus A380s

Lufthansa has reactivated its Airbus A380s with this announcement and photo on social media:

First flights from summer 2023: Lufthansa reactivates Airbusย A380 due to the steep rise in customer demand.

How many A380s will take off again and which destinations will be served is still to be decided.

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Fantasy airline liveries we will never see – the artwork of Gianfranco Beting

Flap International Editor Gianfranco Beting has used his editing skills to create these fantasy airline liveries on aircraft types and airlines that were never operated. Breeze has a chance!

All image work is copyright by Gianfranco Beting. Thank you Gianfranco for sharing your talents.

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Lufthansa takes off as โ€œLovehansaโ€

Lufthansa made this announcement:

On the occasion of Pride Month, Lufthansa took on June 10 with a very special aircraft to destinations throughout Europe. The Airbus A320neo with the registration D-AINY became “Lovehansa” for the next six months.

On the outside of the aircraft, it wonยดt be the Lufthansa livery but โ€œLovehansaโ€, which is painted in the colors of the rainbow, which symbolizes the pride flag. The welcome panel at the entrance will also have a special rainbow design. In addition, when looking out of the aircraft window, hearts in rainbow colors can be seen on the winglets.

The first flight of the “Lovehansa” flew to destination Billund in Denmark (LH842 on ย June 10).

Lufthansa is a company that stands for openness, diversity and understanding. With the “Lovehansa” special livery, the company is sending another clear signal and making this important part of its corporate culture prominently and visible to the outside world.

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