Lufthansa narrows Q1 loss amid revenue growth, strong travel demand

KLM is noticing that the cost-saving measures announced in October are starting to have an effect. The airline managed to reduce its annual operating loss by more than €90 million in the first quarter of this year. At the same time, CEO Marjan Rintel emphasizes that the airline is “not there yet” and that the focus remains on cost savings.

Lufthansa narrows Q1 loss amid revenue growth, strong travel demand

FRANKFURT, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Lufthansa Group reported on Tuesday a reduced adjusted operating loss of 722 million euros (823 million U.S. dollars) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, driven by revenue increases and a recovery in international travel demand. Read full story

The flights to the USA bring a lot of money to the largest German airline. However, the market is on the move and it is difficult to plan how many jets will be needed in the future.

The accounts of the German group, which starting this year also includes the impact of Ita Airways. The positive contribution of cargo and maintenance, but the airline segment drags the balance sheet into the red

High operating costs created the Group in the first quarter. On the other hand, the number of travellers from the USA developed positively - despite the customs dispute.

Lufthansa Group reports stronger Q1 2025 performance despite ongoing challenges

The Lufthansa Group reported a 10% year-on-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025) reaching €8.1 billion. While the company recorded an adjusted EBIT loss of €722 million, this marked a significant improvement over last year's €849 million loss. However, the Group's net result declined to -€885 million from -€734 million. Operational performance improved markedly, with flight punctuality and stability reaching a ten-year hig…