US Edition‘Mr Lufthansa’: Former CEO and Star Alliance co-founder dies
- Jürgen Weber, former CEO of Lufthansa, passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 83 in Germany.
- He led Lufthansa through its 1990s restructuring and privatization to address heavy losses and industry challenges.
- Weber co-founded Star Alliance in 1997, expanded Frankfurt Airport, and shaped Lufthansa’s culture and global strategy.
- Current CEO Carsten Spohr expressed deep appreciation for Jürgen Weber’s exceptional dedication and contributions to Lufthansa.
- Weber’s leadership set Lufthansa on a path to success, and his legacy remains integral to the airline’s identity today.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
21 Articles
21 Articles
All
Left
1
Center
1
Right
1
‘Mr Lufthansa’: Former CEO and Star Alliance co-founder dies
The former CEO of Lufthansa and co-founder of Star Alliance Jürgen Weber has passed away at the age of 83, the German flag carrier announced. Affectionately known as ‘Mr Lufthansa’, Weber first joined the airline as a young engineer in 1967 and remained Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board until his passing on May 12, 2025. From 1991 until 2003 he led the company as CEO and from 2003 to 2013 he was Chairman of the Supervisory Board. …
Coverage Details
Total News Sources21
Leaning Left1Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution33% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
Bias Distribution
- 33% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
33% Right
L 33%
C 33%
R 33%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
