LUFTHANSA FLIGHT NEWS
Lufthansa flight pilot missing in action for 10 minutes — Here’s what saved the flight
Lufthansa Flight Pilot News: In February 2024, a Lufthansa Airbus A321 flew for about ten minutes without a conscious pilot after the co-pilot fainted alone in the cockpit. The captain, who was momentarily out, could not re-enter due to the locked cockpit door. The plane’s autopilot kept the flight stable, preventing disaster. The co-pilot later regained partial consciousness to unlock the door. Investigations revealed a seizure caused by an undiagnosed neurological condition. The incident highlights the crucial role of two pilots in the cockpit.
Pakistan temporarily suspends flight operations at Karachi, Sialkot and Lahore airports
According to PAA, the airports in Lahore and Sialkot will remain unavailable for all flights until 12 pm on Thursday (local time).
Operation Sindoor: Flight disruptions widen across UAE and South Asia as India-Pakistan tensions escalate
Following India's Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, numerous flights connecting the UAE to Northern India and Pakistan faced cancellations and delays due to airspace restrictions. Several global airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France, are rerouting flights to avoid Pakistani airspace.
No takers for Pakistan's 'false-flag' allegation on Pahalgam attack at UNSC session, tough questions posed
At a closed-door UNSC meeting, Pakistan faced tough questions regarding terrorism and escalating rhetoric, with members questioning the involvement of Lashkar-e-Taiba in recent attacks and expressing concern over missile tests. Efforts to internationalize the Kashmir situation failed, as members advised bilateral resolution with India.
Court orders British Airways to pay Rs 4.2 lakh to Bengaluru family after denied boarding
A Bengaluru family was denied boarding on a flight to the US at KIA due to a payment issue. The consumer court ordered British Airways and travel agency CheapOair to pay Rs 1.2 lakh in compensation and costs for the inconvenience and harassment caused. The family had to book another expensive flight and faced financial loss.
Infosys shares in focus after securing GCC deal with Lufthansa for digital transformation
Infosys announced the establishment of a Global Capability Centre for Lufthansa, part of a $300 million IT contract, to support the airline's digital transformation. The centre will focus on advancing aviation IT products and data-driven solutions using AI technologies and enhancing key operational functions.
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Planning a trip to Germany this year? Good luck with that
Germany’s aviation industry is facing challenges with reduced flight services and rising airfares, partly due to increased taxes and fees. Domestic air travel is still recovering, while international flights have returned to pre-pandemic levels. The government’s tax hikes are making Germany less attractive for airlines, leading to fewer connections and higher costs.
Iran airports reopen after attack on Israel: state media
Tehran and other Iran airports resumed operations after a brief suspension due to an aerial attack on arch for Israel, escalating regional tensions. Flights were temporarily halted post Iran's retaliation for an airstrike on Tehran's consulate.
Exclusive: Lufthansa needs a stronger Air India, says CEO Carsten Spohr
In an exclusive interaction with The Economic Times, Spohr spoke about the challenges that Lufthansa continues to grapple with, its plans to redeploy the Airbus A380 jumbo jet in the Indian market, deeper commercial ties with Air India and ambitions to enhance the role of its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) unit Lufthansa Technik in India.
Flying in the face of Covid
Across all industries, the aviation sector is probably among the hardest hit by Covid-19.... The increased international connectivity and ongoing globalisation allow travel times that are much shorter than the incubation period of infectious diseases. The rise in connectivity and the short travel times are beneficial for passengers, but bad news form an epidemiological perspective....
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann deplaned in Frankfurt as he was 'too drunk to walk'; AAP denies
As per media reports, Mann, who was on a trip to Germany from September 11-18, delayed his departure as he was reportedly in 'an inebriated state'. However, his party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has strongly denied the rumours, saying Mann was not deplaned at the Frankfurt airport. The party termed it false and frivolous propaganda by political rivals.
Over 700 passengers stranded at Delhi airport as Lufthansa cancels flights worldwide
Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa Airlines has cancelled 800 flights globally due to a one-day pilots' strike, resulting in around 700 passengers being stranded at the T3 terminal at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Stranded passengers and their relatives registered strong protests on the intervening night of Friday at Delhi airport.
Watch: Chaos at Delhi airport after Lufthansa flights cancelled
News agency reports said around 700 passengers were left stranded as the German airline cancelled two flights.
Lufthansa axes hundreds of flights over staff shortages
The company said in a statement it had seen a "jump in demand" as the coronavirus outbreak has eased, which "after the most severe crisis in aviation is good news". However, it said that "infrastructure has not fully recovered", leading to "bottlenecks and staff shortages" in Europe, hitting airports, ground services, air traffic control and airlines.
Lufthansa, Delta, United report cancellations over Christmas
The cancellations come as coronavirus cases driven by the new variant further squeeze staffing at hospitals, police departments, supermarkets and other critical operations struggling to maintain a full contingent of front-line workers.
More vaccinated Indians are looking to book flights to Europe after quarantine waiver
Last week, Austria, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and Iceland announced quarantine waivers for passengers fully vaccinated with Covishield - the market name in India for the vaccine developed by Oxford AstraZeneca. The aviation industry expects vaccination to be key to restarting regular international flights.
Lufthansa suspends flights to Tel Aviv through Friday
"Lufthansa is closely monitoring the current situation in Israel and continues to maintain a close exchange with the authorities, security service providers and our own staff on the ground," the company said in a statement.
Lufthansa terminates services of 103 India-based flight attendants
In a statement to, a Lufthansa spokesperson said that severe financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic leaves it with no choice but to restructure the airline and as part of that "it will not be extending the fixed-term employment contracts of its Delhi-based flight attendants".
China sends two giant pandas to Germany
Meng Meng and Jiao Qing took a Lufthansa cargo flight from their home in Chengdu, for a 12-hour flight to Berlin this morning. The plane took off at 9:35 am (local time), taking the pandas and 1,000 kilogrammes of bamboo, apple and a large number of biscuits.
Germany in state of grief after the Alpine plane crash
The German victims, on board the Airbus A320 flight from Barcelona to Dusseldorf, included a group of 16 students and two teachers from a high school.
Germany introduces special aircraft "Robert Koch" to evacuate Ebola patients
Lufthansa's Airbus A-340 passenger aircraft is transformed into flying clinic to transport patients out of Ebola-infested nations to be treated en route
Low-cost? Low chance for Air France and Lufthansa
Lufthansa and Air France know the smart money is in the low-cost market but powerful labour unions are keeping them from the bounty.
Lufthansa to sign joint venture deal with Air China this weekend: Paper
A spokesman for Lufthansa said he could neither confirm nor deny the report. An Air China spokesman was not immediately available to comment.
Airbus A-380s to operate from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore
Decks have been cleared for Airbus A-380s to operate from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore with the Government today lifting its five-year-old ban.
Snow disrupts air travel across Europe
Air travel across Europe was disrupted for a third day as travel operators urged passengers to stay home with more snowfall and ice forecast for England, France and Germany.
Lufthansa goes to court to halt pilots' strike
German airline Lufthansa went to court in a bid to halt a strike by some 4,000 pilots that disrupted more than one third of its flights on Monday.
It'll be a frosty Christmas for airlines cos
Indian domestic airlines continued to fly into Mumbai on Thursday.
Lufthansa, union reach wage deal to end strike
Lufthansa reached a wage agreement with the ver.di union, signaling an end to a strike that led to numerous flight cancellations and delays, the airline and union said on Friday.
Lufthansa plans economy sleeper
There is good news for the thrifty traveller. German carrier Lufthansa is considering introducing an economy sleeper cabin on its long-haul flights, which would for the first time offer economy-class passengers a bed rather than a seat for a far more comfortable ride.
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