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Lufthansa stops using Iran airspace and keeps halt on Tehran flights
German airline Lufthansa said Friday its planes would no longer use Iranian airspace as it extended a suspension on flights to and from Tehran amid soaring Middle East tensions.
"Due to the current situation, Lufthansa is suspending its flights to and from Tehran up to and including Thursday, 18 April," a company spokesperson said Friday.
Lufthansa flight to Dubai makes emergency landing in Rhodes
A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Dubai has been diverted to Rhodes where it landed just before 6 p.m. Monday.
The A330 plane's approach sounded the alarm to the local Fire Service, as there was information of smoke inside the plane, toward the back.
SunExpress targets to carry 15 million passengers this year
SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, aims to carry 15 million passengers this year, says the company's CEO, noting that the carrier served 12.6 million passengers last year.
The company's revenues amounted to 1.8 billion euros in 2023.
Germany braces for new week of strikes in rail, air travel
Germans faced more travel upheaval after train drivers announced Sunday a new 24-hour stoppage, hot on the heels of a strike announcement by Lufthansa cabin crew.
The GDL train drivers' union said the latest strike affecting passenger services would start at 0100 GMT on Tuesday and last until 0100 GMT Wednesday.
Strike Wave Hits Germany: Travel Chaos and Economic Woes Intensify
Germany was plunged into disarray on Thursday as strikes erupted across multiple fronts, disrupting travel plans for millions and compounding the economic challenges of a nation already mired in recession.
Travel Alert: Lufthansa Strike Causes Flight Cancellations at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport has issued warnings of canceled flights to and from Frankfurt and Munich due to a strike by Lufthansa's ground staff, causing significant disruptions to air travel.
Travelers are urged to immediately reach out to the airline and stay updated through the airport's website for information regarding alternative flight options.
Lufthansa Cancels All Sofia Flights To Munich And Frankfurt Amid Ground Staff Strike
Lufthansa, the renowned German airline, has announced the cancellation of all flights from Sofia to Frankfurt and Munich scheduled for Wednesday, citing a ground staff strike as the cause.
Strikes Threaten Chaos at German Airports
A nationwide warning strike by security personnel on February 1 is poised to cause significant disruptions at major airports across Germany. The strike, driven by demands for higher wages and improved working conditions, is expected to impact key travel hubs, including Frankfurt, Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin, Hanover, Leipzig, Dresden, and Erfurt.
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Dubai Air Show opens as aviation soars following pandemic lockdowns
The biennial Dubai Air Show opened yesterday as airlines are poised to make major aircraft purchases after rebounding from the groundings of the coronavirus pandemic.
Boeing announced an order of 45 737 MAX aircraft from budget carrier SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa on the first day of the event.
Lufthansa, union reach pay deal for ground staff
Lufthansa and a union representing its ground staff in Germany reached a deal on Aug.4 to end a pay dispute, a week after a one-day strike that forced the airline to cancel more than 1,000 flights.
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