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    Lufthansa Airlines 'not There Yet' on Profitability, Says CEO

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on January 23, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

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    CEO Jens Ritter of Lufthansa Airlines addresses profitability issues during a press conference, highlighting the airline's restructuring plan aimed at financial recovery. This image underscores the airline's commitment to becoming a leading premium carrier in Europe.
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    Quick Summary

    Lufthansa Airlines is striving for profitability through a restructuring plan, aiming to become Europe's leading premium airline, according to CEO Jens Ritter.

    Lufthansa's Path to Profitability: CEO Jens Ritter's Insights

    BERLIN (Reuters) - Lufthansa Airlines aims to be profitable again but still has a ways to go despite the initial success of its restructuring plan, CEO Jens Ritter told journalists on Wednesday evening.

    Lufthansa wants to be the leading premium airline in Europe "and of course be profitable again", Ritter said.

    "Despite many positive developments in recent months, we are not there yet," he added.

    The main Lufthansa brand is currently the Lufthansa Group's problem child. A restructuring programme is intended to improve earnings by two-thirds through cost reductions and one third through increased sales.

    The airline has defined more than 600 measures in all company divisions to bring it back onto the path to profitability.

    (Reporting by Joern Poltz and Ilona Wissenbach, Writing by Miranda Murray, Editing by Rachel More)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Lufthansa aims to regain profitability.
    • •CEO Jens Ritter highlights restructuring efforts.
    • •The airline plans cost reductions and sales increases.
    • •Over 600 measures are defined for improvement.
    • •Lufthansa seeks to lead as a premium airline in Europe.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Lufthansa Airlines 'not there yet' on profitability, says CEO

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is Lufthansa Airlines' efforts to regain profitability through a restructuring plan.

    2What measures is Lufthansa taking?

    Lufthansa is implementing over 600 measures focused on cost reductions and increased sales.

    3Who is the CEO of Lufthansa?

    The CEO of Lufthansa is Jens Ritter.

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