Recent events
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2025
Lufthansa Group unveils new brand identity to unify airline portfolio
Lufthansa Group presented a new brand identity in December 2025 designed to unify its growing portfolio of airline brands and increase group visibility. The identity centers on the crane logo without the surrounding circle, adds six new colour tones, and applies the 'Member of Lufthansa Group' designation and tagline more consistently, including on all aircraft and, from 2026, at lounge entrances worldwide.
2022
Austrian Airlines introduces new mobile app features
Austrian Airlines introduced new features in its mobile app, including flight-schedule change notifications, real-time baggage status information, and access to its Austrian Melangerie offer and eJournals.
2021
Austrian Airlines launches Star Alliance biometric platform in Vienna
Austrian Airlines launched Star Alliance’s biometric programme at Vienna Airport. Miles & More members can register through the app and use contactless boarding-pass control and selected quick boarding gates.
2021
Lufthansa launches drive-through test and bag-drop service
Lufthansa partnered with Fraport and CENTOGENE to introduce a drive-through COVID-19 PCR test and baggage check-in service at Frankfurt Airport for passengers departing on Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines.
2021
Austrian Airlines announces a further fleet reduction
Austrian Airlines announced that it would place two additional Airbus aircraft in long-term parking, reducing its fleet to 58 rather than the previously planned 60 at least until 2024/25.
2021
Austrian Airlines announces more than 650 additional job cuts
Austrian Airlines announced that it would reduce personnel capacity by cutting more than 650 additional jobs by 2023; it said not all of the cuts could be achieved through natural attrition and that it was assessing part-time work models.
2020
Austrian Airlines and ÖBB expand AIRail service
Austrian Airlines and ÖBB announced an expansion of their AIRail train-to-plane offer with an additional route. From December 13, four trains carrying an Austrian flight number are planned to run daily between Graz Central Station and Vienna Airport.
2020
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus renew and expand technology partnership
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus renewed and expanded their technology partnership. The agreement continues the use of Amadeus' Altéa Passenger Service System by Lufthansa Group airlines and includes expanded services and collaboration.
2009
Lufthansa completes takeover of Austrian Airlines
Lufthansa said it had concluded its takeover of Austrian Airlines after the transaction conditions were fulfilled. Lufthansa said it would hold more than 90% of Austrian Airlines shares through OeLH after the extended acceptance period.