US EditionLufthansa Adds More Flights to Asia and Africa
Lufthansa aims to expand long-haul flights to Asia and Africa due to Middle Eastern carriers suspending routes amid Iran conflict, capturing rising demand on key routes.
- On March 6, 2026, Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it is considering adding flights to Asia and Africa as passenger flows shift, studying extra frequencies to Singapore, India, China and South Africa.
- Since last week’s hostilities, global aviation has been shaken, forcing Emirates and Qatar Airways to suspend operations, while Carsten Spohr flagged Gulf hubs as a geopolitical Achilles' heel.
- Fleet modernization with Boeing Co. 787 arrivals is peaking this year, as Spohr shifts short‑haul flying to Discover and Lufthansa City Airlines and plans 4,000 administrative jobs to be cut by 2030.
- The group reiterated its 2026 guidance, saying earnings will be `significantly above` last year despite conflict uncertainty and higher oil-market volatility from Strait of Hormuz disruptions; shares rose 1.8% in early Frankfurt trading.
- That dynamic positions Asian carriers and Lufthansa to benefit, as the cargo unit and Lufthansa Technik expect clear revenue increases in 2026, analysts including Alex Irving said.
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Lufthansa's Gulf airlines have been digging the business down for years. However, due to the Iran war, traffic flows are shifting. However, it is unclear how long Lufthansa can benefit from this.
Times of India
The Economic TimesLufthansa plans to add more long-haul flights as Gulf aviation hubs face disruption
Lufthansa is considering expanding long-haul services due to disruptions in Gulf aviation hubs caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. This conflict has led to widespread airspace closures, forcing airlines to reroute flights and pushing passenger demand towards European routes. The German airline group sees this as an opportunity to shift global traffic flows.
Lufthansa reports record sales and intends to increase the dividend. In spite of challenges, the Group intends to further expand its profits.
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