The majority of these reductions are attributed to the discontinuation of its unprofitable CityLine service and the retirement of 27 aircraft. Lufthansa noted that jet fuel prices have more than doubled and pointed to ongoing labor disputes as significant factors influencing this decision.
The airline projects that these cuts will lead to a reduction of approximately 40,000 tonnes of jet fuel through October, representing around 1% of its available seat kilometers.
Lufthansa is restructuring its European operations, withdrawing unprofitable routes from its Frankfurt and Munich hubs while expanding services from Zurich, Brussels, and Vienna. The carrier reassured that passengers will still have access to its extensive global route network and long-haul options.
Additionally, the airline intends to scale back its long-haul capacity later this year, as six intercontinental aircraft are scheduled for retirement. Two Boeing 747s will be docked for the winter in preparation for their planned retirement, while four Airbus A340-600 aircraft are set to retire in October.
This decision comes amid ongoing challenges faced by airlines due to high fuel costs, along with concerns regarding supply restrictions linked to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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