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EU court rejects Ryanair challenge to Italy's COVID-19 airline support scheme

The European Union's General Court has dismissed appeals filed by Ryanair against Italy's COVID-19 financial support programme for airlines, ruling that the emergency state aid scheme complied with European Union law. The decision confirms the legality of subsidies granted by the Italian government......

German authorities open investigation into Boeing 787 incident at Frankfurt Airport

German aviation authorities have launched an investigation into an incident involving a Boeing 787-9 after its nose landing gear collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport. The Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) confirmed that it has opened a formal inquiry......

Lost Oscar statue found on Lufthansa flight after security mix-up

The Lufthansa has confirmed that an Academy Award statuette belonging to filmmaker Pavel Talankine was recovered after being temporarily misplaced during a flight from New York to Frankfurt. The incident occurred when Talankine, who recently gained international recognition for his documentary Mr Nobody......

Pilots’ union calls two-day strike at Lufthansa over pension dispute

The pilots’ union VC has called for a two-day strike at German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, escalating an ongoing dispute over pensions and working conditions. The union announced on Saturday that pilots working for Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa CityLine are expected to walk out......

Lufthansa flights disrupted after cabin crew strike hits major german hubs

Air travel across Germany faced major disruptions on Friday after cabin crew at Deutsche Lufthansa AG launched a one-day strike, affecting operations at key hubs including Frankfurt and Munich. The industrial action, organized by the UFO union representing flight attendants, led to widespread cancellations......

Lufthansa plans to ground 40 aircraft as Iran war doubles jet fuel costs

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has evolved into a full-blown aviation crisis, with jet fuel prices more than doubling in a matter of weeks, airlines slashing capacity, and millions of passengers left in uncertainty as vast portions of Middle Eastern airspace remain closed or restricted. Jet......

Lufthansa extends Middle East flight suspensions amid escalating conflict

Deutsche Lufthansa has extended the suspension of several routes to the Middle East as the conflict involving Iran enters its fourth week with no clear signs of de escalation. The airline said flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv will remain suspended until May 31, while services to Abu Dhabi, Beirut, and Tehran......

German union announces strike at Berlin airport over pay dispute

The German services workers' union Verdi has called for a strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes over wages and working conditions with public-sector employers. The union said in a statement that during the second round of negotiations, the employers presented a......

Eurowings extends suspension of flights to Beirut until March 28

The German airline Eurowings has announced that it will extend the suspension of its flights to Beirut until March 28, according to information shared with travel partners and agents. The airline, which operates under the umbrella of the Lufthansa Group, regularly connects the Lebanese capital with several......