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Lufthansa Reports 18% Profit Drop for 2024 After Strikes and Rising Costs

The German airline cites labor disruptions, higher expenses, and delayed aircraft deliveries but forecasts improved performance in 2025.

A Lufthansa plane moves on the tarmac at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino, near Rome, Italy, September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
Lufthansa planes parked at Frankfurt airport, Germany, March 7, 2024. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
The logo of Air France-KLM Group is seen during their Annual Results 2023 press conference in Paris, France, February 29, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Overview

  • Lufthansa's net profit for 2024 fell to €1.38 billion, an 18% decrease from 2023, despite a 6% rise in revenue to €37.6 billion.
  • Strikes by ground staff and cabin crew, coupled with inflation-driven costs in Germany, significantly impacted the airline's profitability.
  • Other challenges included delayed aircraft deliveries, weak market conditions, and disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
  • The company's operating margin dropped to 4.4%, falling short of its 8% target, though adjusted earnings of €1.65 billion slightly exceeded analyst expectations.
  • Lufthansa has launched a turnaround program for its flagship carrier, aiming for €2.5 billion in gross profit contributions by 2028, with significantly higher profits projected for 2025.