Lufthansa Group
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Lufthansa Group is a German-headquartered global aviation group that owns Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the Lufthansa mainline airline, making it one of Europe's largest airline holding companies.
Lufthansa Group operates in the Airlines Serving Austria segment.
Lufthansa Group: Disambiguation
Lufthansa Group is NOT the same as Deutsche Lufthansa AG's mainline Lufthansa passenger airline brand alone, and it is NOT the same as any single subsidiary like Austrian Airlines or SWISS. Lufthansa Group refers specifically to the publicly-listed parent holding company (ticker LHA on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange). It is also distinct from IAG (International Airlines Group), a separate European airline holding company that owns British Airways and Iberia.
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Lufthansa Group: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Airline Holding Group
- Legal Name
- Deutsche Lufthansa AG
- Stock Ticker
- LHA (Frankfurt)
- Founded
- 1953 (current entity)
- Headquarters
- Cologne, Germany
- Passenger Airlines
- Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways
- Main Hubs
- Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Brussels, Rome
- Combined Fleet
- ~720 aircraft
- Passengers (2025)
- ~140 million
- Employees
- ~100,000
- Alliance
- Star Alliance (all passenger carriers)
- Country
- Germany
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Lufthansa Group: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lufthansa Group?
The Lufthansa Group is a German aviation holding company headquartered in Cologne. The Lufthansa Group owns and operates multiple European passenger airlines including Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and ITA Airways, plus cargo and MRO businesses.
Does the Lufthansa Group own Austrian Airlines?
The Lufthansa Group owns 100% of Austrian Airlines, having acquired it in 2009. The Lufthansa Group's ownership means Austrian Airlines shares frequent flyer programs, codeshares, and corporate infrastructure with Lufthansa mainline and other group carriers.
How large is the Lufthansa Group compared to other European airline groups?
The Lufthansa Group is one of Europe's three largest airline groups, alongside Air France-KLM and IAG. The Lufthansa Group operates a combined fleet of around 720 aircraft and carried approximately 140 million passengers in 2025 across its six passenger airline brands.
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