The Lufthansa Aviation Group is one of the world’s leading air transport corporations. It comprises more than 400 subsidiaries and affiliates, active in business segments including passenger business, logistics, repair and overhaul, catering, leisure travel and IT services.
Lufthansa’s headquarters is in Cologne. Its operational centre for passenger and cargo services is located in Frankfurt. The other key locations in Germany are Munich, Berlin and Hamburg.
The Group ranks among the leaders in the international airline business: In the year 2003 Lufthansa transported on international routes more passengers than any other IATA airline and the company has been the number one in international cargo traffic for many years. Last year, the Group’s 513aircraft flew on routes to 208 destinations, carrying 62.9 million passengers and 1.58 million tons of air freight. The seat load factor for the Group’s fleet reached 73.1 percent while our total overall load was 69.8 percent (+1.2 percentage points).
Lufthansa considers a modern, young fleet indispensable. Modern aircraft are more economical and more environmentally compatible to operate than older models, as they burn less fuel and emit fewer pollutants. Accordingly, the airline launched a fleet modernization program in 2003. Ten new Airbus A340-600s and ten new Airbus A330-300s have replaced older aircraft in 2003/2004. Lufthansa is planning to operate the new Airbus A380 from 2007. Lufthansa Cargo is also set to modernize its fleet by 2005 and to replace its Boeing 747- 200s with MD-11 freighters. With an average age of 8.4 years, the Lufthansa fleet is roughly two years younger than the combined fleet operated by IATA carriers.
To offer its customers a dense network of seamless connections, Lufthansa has built up a number of worldwide partnerships. Launched in 1997, the Star Alliance network is the most important of these link-ups. WOW, the first global alliance in the area of cargo, is having a positive effect. At the regional level, as well, Lufthansa is counting on a network of alliances in the form of ”Lufthansa Regional,” which joins five different carriers under a common roof.
Quality and innovation, safety and reliability are and will remain the hallmarks of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. They shape the image of the company and they will be the guarantor of its success in future too. Newest examples are the new Business Class concept on long-haul routes, inaugurated in December 2003 and Flynet - Lufthansa has been the first airline to provide broadband Internet access on board its aircraft. In December 2004 Lufthansa implemented a unique programme for their premium customers. A dedicated terminal at Frankfurt, exclusive service on the ground with personal service right through to departure and special shuttle services direct to the aircraft makes flying Lufthansa even more convenient and enjoyable.
Facts & Figures
- Number of aircraft: 513
- Aircraft types: Boeing 747-400, Airbus A340-300, Airbus A340-200, Airbus A300-600, Airbus A310, Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-300, Boeing 737-500, Avro RJ85, Canadair CRJ700, Canadair CRJ100/200
- Hubs: Frankfurt, Munich
- Number of employees: 105,261
- Passengers per year: 62.9 million
- Sales revenue: US $35.30 billion
- Frequent flyer programme: Miles & More (Senator, Frequent Traveller)
- Number of destinations: 208
- Network strengths: Extensive global network
- Date of entry: May 1997
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