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Lufthansa Q2 Operating Profit Climbs 27% to €871M

Lower strike costs plus fuel savings propelled the rebound as the airline confirmed full-year targets.

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Overview

  • The airline’s adjusted operating profit rose by 27% year-on-year to €871 million in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Net income more than doubled to over €1 billion, supported by seasonal demand and the integration of Lufthansa’s newly acquired 41 percent stake in ITA Airways.
  • North America long-haul capacity increased 7 percent with robust US bookings sustaining growth.
  • Lufthansa Technik achieved 8 percent revenue growth to about €2 billion despite higher costs from US steel and aluminum tariffs.
  • The airline upheld its full-year financial targets and CEO Carsten Spohr urged reductions in Germany’s ticket tax and regulatory fees to protect competitiveness.