Several staff members were injured when the nose gear ​of a Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed ‌at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa (LHAG.DE), opens new tab said.
"Passengers had not yet boarded," a company spokesperson ​said in an emailed statement, adding that ​crew members and ground staff were on board ⁠the aircraft at the time of the incident.

Boeing 787 Jetliner Collapses at Frankfurt Airport; Several Injured

Germany is set to lose more flight connections after Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced plans to scale back some domestic routes in response to high fees, threatening to leave some regional business centers in Europe’s largest economy at a competitive disadvantage.

Lufthansa To Cut More Than 50 Domestic Routes In Germany Next Summer

In Lufthansa’s Milan Insider series, Indian travel creator Tanya Khanijow took viewers on an exclusive journey through Milan’s vibrant tapestry of art, fashion, and food.

Lufthansa Milan Insider: Wrapping up an unforgettable Milan journey

US authorities have hit Lufthansa with a record $4 million penalty after finding the airline barred over 100 Jewish travellers from boarding a flight in 2022, officials said on Tuesday.

Lufthansa to pay a record $4 million penalty for barring Jewish passengers

In a landmark decision, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a record fine of $4 million on Lufthansa for discriminating against 128 Jewish passengers during a flight incident in May 2022.

Lufthansa faces record fine for discriminating against Jewish passengers

Milan, the ultimate fashion Mecca, is more than just runways and designer labels—it’s a city where haute couture meets everyday elegance. With its cobblestone streets lined with iconic brands, stylish locals, and a palpable air of glamour, Milan has long captivated fashion lovers worldwide.

Lufthansa’s Milan insider: Discover fashion through the eyes of Indian and Italian creators 

German airline giant Lufthansa said that it would add an environmental charge of up to 77 dollars to fares in Europe. This is to cover the cost of increasing EU climate regulations...

Lufthansa hikes ticket prices by up to $77

German airline Lufthansa is expressing frustration with delays in Boeing's aircraft deliveries. CEO Carsten Spohr called the situation "extremely annoying" and stated it's costing the company a significant amount of money. Meanwhile, the US Federal Aviation administration is under growing scrutiny over lack of oversight in handling Boeing’s issues. The crux of the issue lies in the FAA's historical practice of delegating safety inspections to pre-approved Boeing employees.

Lufthansa CEO expresses frustration over Boeing setbacks

Following a conversation with Switzerland's Neue Zuercher Zeitung, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr voiced his frustration regarding the delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing, highlighting the financial implications on the German airline.

Lufthansa CEO expresses concern over Boeing delays. Here’s what he said

Lufthansa, the flag carrier of Germany which operates both domestic and international flights, has prolonged the halt of its flights from Frankfurt to Tehran till April 13 because of the security apprehensions in the Middle East.

Lufthansa extends Tehran flight suspension amid middle east security concerns

German airline Lufthansa's cabin crew union has urged its members to strike on tuesday and wednesday to press their demands for higher pay.

Lufthansa's Union urges cabin crew to strike next week

Millions of German commuters and travellers faced severe disruptions on Thursday as strikes escalated in the transportation sector. Railway workers and airport staff across the country walked off the job, causing chaos for commuters and compounding the nation's economic challenges amid a looming recession.

Strikes paralyse Germany's transport sector: Railways and airports in chaos

While negotiations between German airline Lufthansa and the labour union Verdi continue, Lufthansa expressed its eagerness to swiftly settle the wage dispute concerning thousands of ground crew members.

Lufthansa urges swift resolution in wage negotiations amid union demands

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Byju's CEO defies ouster attempts, asserts leadership in a letter to employees Following an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) where shareholders of Byju's voted to remove Byju Raveendran from the board, the embattled founder and CEO reaffirmed his position in a note to employees, denouncing the proceedings as a "farce.

WION Business Wrap | Byju defies ouster attempts, Lufthansa’s wage negotiations, UK exporters woes and more

German air travel faces major disruption once again as Lufthansa ground staff embark on a 27-hour strike, starting Tuesday, February 20th. This follows a similar strike earlier this month that grounded hundreds of flights and affected roughly 100,000 passengers. The latest action, called by the verdi union, impacts seven major airports.

Lufthansa strike to repeat, cancellations likely to exceed 1000 flight

Ground staff at Lufthansa, are ready to start a strike on Tuesday, as stated by the Verdi union on Sunday, adding to numerous industrial actions unsettling Germany's transport sector.

Lufthansa ground staff set to strike amid wage dispute: Report

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. EU set to fine Apple €500 million in music streaming penalty: Report Brussels is gearing up to administer its first-ever fine against Apple, reportedly amounting to approximately €500 million (approximately $539 million), marking a significant milestone in the European Commission's efforts to regulate big tech, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Sunday.

WION Business Wrap | EU fines Apple €500 million, Lufthansa’s ground staff strike and more

German aviation giant Lufthansa is facing a major crisis. Up to 90 per cent of its flights are likely to be cancelled today. The reason: a walkout by the carrier's ground staff.

Lufthansa's ground staff to strike

Ver.di, the union representing Lufthansa's ground staff, has gone on a one-day strike on Wednesday (Feb 6), in a bid for higher wages. The strike which started at 4 am, is expected to last 27 hours, and will affect airports in Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, and Düsseldorf.

Lufthansa ground staff strike hits air travel, to impact over 100,000 passengers

Lufthansa's ground staff in Germany is gearing up for a strike this Wednesday (Feb 7th), as workers call for better pay. The Verdi union, representing the staff, has called for a one-day strike by Lufthansa's ground staff as part of a pay dispute, adding to the series of transport strikes in Germany.

Lufthansa faces turbulence: Airlines ground staff to stage one-day strike over pay dispute

Lufthansa on Tuesday inked a deal worth $9 billion, ordering a total of 80 planes from both Boeing and Airbus, with delivery set between 2026 and 2032, marking the German flagship carrier's first purchase of Boeing narrow-body planes in approximately 30 years.

Lufthansa's $9 bn aircraft bonanza: German airline orders 80 planes from Boeing and Airbus

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, one of Europe's leading airline groups, has expressed optimism about its financial performance for the current year and beyond as strong travel demand continues to drive their earnings, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

Lufthansa's Soaring Prospects: Strong travel demand fuels optimism for 2023 and beyond 

German airline Lufthansa's operations were disrupted on Sunday (March 26) at the Frankfurt airport due to technical problems caused by external IT service providers.

Germany: Lufthansa's operations disrupted at Frankfurt airport due to technical problems

The crew of Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 (D-AIKK) flight LH469 from Austin to Frankfurt reportedly urged passengers to delete images and videos of severe mid-air turbulence that occurred after the flight nearly plummeted 4,000 feet, according to multiple media reports.

Lufthansa flight crew asked passengers to erase pictures, videos of mid-air turbulence: Report

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