With the formalities rubber-stamped and the colossal Lufthansa Group as its onboarding mentor, Italy’s national carrier is expecting a smooth journey toward Star Alliance membership.
European airline chiefs claim it’s business as usual on U.S. routes, but after three years of frenzied transatlantic demand, could we be entering one final summer of love?
Lufthansa Group technically remains a minority shareholder in Italy’s national carrier, but it’s already leveraging the benefits of its newly minted 41% stake.
With no indication when U.S. carriers will resume service to Tel Aviv, these connecting flights via European hubs are likely to prove exceptionally popular.
Low-cost airlines usually strive for efficiency and standardization to reduce costs. The arrival of Boeing jets at Eurowings muddies the waters but should reap longer-term benefits.
Despite a shaky set of quarterly figures, the Lufthansa Group is sticking to its full-year outlook and says demand remains strong, particularly for its premium products.