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Lufthansa Vows No Further Domestic Cuts for Summer as Product Overhaul Accelerates

CEO Jens Ritter credits recent government relief for preserving connectivity, urging a halt to fee hikes.

Overview

  • The carrier says it will keep its current inner‑German network in the summer schedule, citing routes such as Munich–Münster and positive prospects for Dresden, Bremen and Hannover.
  • Group airlines Eurowings and Austrian plan additional services from German airports to support capacity.
  • Lufthansa is outfitting all short‑haul jets with onboard internet, introducing free messaging on short and long haul, and adding USB power at every seat with larger overhead bins.
  • The long‑haul 'Allegris' cabin is slated to be in nearly the entire fleet by the end of 2028, with A380 retrofits to new Business Class seats starting in February 2026.
  • Management reports the Turnaround program is on plan with the best punctuality in a decade and a path back to profit, while noting a €350 million government relief package and calling for an end to rising navigation and security fees.