Lufthansa
History
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, commonly known as Lufthansa, is the largest German airline and, when combined with its subsidiaries, also the largest airline in Europe in terms of passengers carried. The name of the company is derived from the German word Luft (air) and Hansa (a medieval trading guild), thus signifying an air trading guild.
Lufthansa was founded on 6 January 1953 but started operations on 1 April 1955. The company's history can be traced back to 1926 when Deutsche Luft Hansa A.G. (styled as Deutsche Lufthansa from 1933 onwards) was formed in Berlin. Deutsche Luft Hansa was the second largest airline in terms of passenger-kilometres, and carried over two million passengers in 1934. It was dissolved in 1951, due to the Treaty of Potsdam, which forbade Germany to have any airlines.
Fleet
As of May 2020, Lufthansa operates a fleet of more than 280 aircraft, including the Airbus A320, A330, A340, A350, and A380, as well as the Boeing 747-8 and 777. The airline is one of the few that operate all three versions of the 747. Lufthansa's fleet is one of the largest in the world and the most diverse in terms of aircraft types.
Services
Lufthansa offers a variety of services to its passengers. These include in-flight entertainment, meals and beverages, and a frequent flyer program called Miles & More. The airline also provides special services for passengers with specific needs, such as unaccompanied minors and passengers with reduced mobility.
Destinations
Lufthansa serves 18 domestic destinations and 193 international destinations in 81 countries across Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe. The airline's primary hub is Frankfurt Airport, with Munich Airport serving as a secondary hub.