Lufthansa extends flight suspensions to and from Middle East

Lufthansa Group said on Tuesday that its airlines had extended the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut and Tehran amid an escalation of an armed conflict in the Middle East.

Flights to and from Tel Aviv will be suspended through Oct. 31, while flights to and from Beirut and Tehran will be suspended through Nov. 30 and Oct. 14, respectively, the group said in a statement.

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings are all part of the Lufthansa Group.

Israel said on Tuesday that intense fighting had erupted with Hezbollah in south Lebanon after its paratroopers, commandos and armoured units launched raids at the start of a ground incursion.

The Lufthansa Group is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious airline companies, with a rich history and diverse operations.

Founded in 1926 as Deutsche Luft Hansa Aktiengesellschaft (DLH) in Berlin, Germany, the group has expanded to include several subsidiaries:

Lufthansa Airlines (passenger airline)
Lufthansa Cargo

(air freight)
Lufthansa Technik (maintenance, repair, and overhaul)
Lufthansa Systems (IT services)
Swiss International Air Lines (passenger airline)
Austrian Airlines (passenger airline)
Brussels Airlines (passenger airline)
Eurowings (low-cost carrier)

The group operates a fleet of over 700 aircraft, including Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Boeing 747-8, and Boeing 777, serving over 210 destinations in 84 countries.

Its main hubs are Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC), Zurich Airport (ZRH), Vienna International Airport (VIE), and Brussels Airport (BRU).

Lufthansa Group has received numerous awards, including Skytrax World Airline Awards, Air Transport World Awards, and Business Traveler Awards.

The group is known for its innovative initiatives, such as digitalization (e.g., mobile check-in, biometric boarding), sustainability (e.g., fuel-efficient aircraft, reduced emissions), and customer experience enhancements (e.g., premium cabins, in-flight entertainment).

As of 2022, Lufthansa Group’s revenue was €32.7 billion, with approximately 140,000 employees worldwide.

The Lufthansa Group is a significant player in the global aviation industry, committed to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.