Newsroom - Asia Pacific & Middle East

The Lufthansa Stopover Program—a collaboration between Munich Airport and Lufthansa—is being expanded: effective immediately, the offer is also available to Lufthansa passengers traveling from China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. …

Swiss International Air Lines is pleased to announce the launch of new nonstop flights between Bengaluru and Zurich, further enhancing connectivity between Switzerland and India’s leading technology and innovation …

• Deployment of the Allegris A350 from October 2026

• Lufthansa First Class returns to Singapore

• Direct access to Lufthansa's Munich Stopover program 

• Major enhancement of the Lufthansa Group - Singapore Airlines Joint Venture

• Lufthansa expands its Southeast Asia network for Winter 2026/27
• Boeing 787 and Allegris cabin: Lufthansa sets premium standards in comfort
• Now available for booking

• For the first time in Asia, SWISS introduces its new premium cabin concept, ‘SWISS Senses’, to Korea
• From the 2026 Summer schedule, the latest A350 will operate on the Seoul–Zurich route

With an aviation career that spans more than three decades, the Lufthansa Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Felipe Bonifatti as Lufthansa Group Vice President Asia Pacific, Middle East & Joint Ventures East, based in …

• A visual identity with new logo, color palette and typeface strengthen the Lufthansa Group's brand identity
• New brand strategy strengthens unity and synergies among all airlines and companies under one umbrella brand 
   

• For the first time, Lufthansa’s new Allegris product lands at Tokyo Haneda Airport

• Local crews, local catering and now Lufthansa’s premium Allegris product aboard the innovative …

The Lufthansa Group and Singapore Airlines announce an expansion of their Joint Venture with the addition of Brussels Airlines (SN). This addition further strengthens the strategic partnership and enhances travel options between Europe and …

Catering to the needs of travelers from Singapore’s iconic Changi Airport, the Lufthansa Group has today introduced Early Check-in service for all Lufthansa Group guests to Europe.  Guests travelling with Lufthansa as well as Swiss …

With New Distribution Capability (NDC) remaining central to its global 2025 distribution strategy, the Lufthansa Group continues its leadership in modern airline retailing. Recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as …

Today, Lufthansa celebrates 60 years connecting Singapore with Germany. Since its first flight to the Lion City in 1965, Lufthansa has been an integral part of Singapore’s aviation landscape, connecting it to the world with service and …

Lufthansa Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Markette as Senior Director – Regional Sales South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Kevin will oversee all commercial activities across the South Asia region, including the strategically …

Lufthansa Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Monreal as Director - Sales Middle East, effective 1 April, 2025. Based in Dubai, Luis will lead all sales and commercial activities across the Lufthansa Group’s Middle …

• Air India and Lufthansa Group to codeshare on ~100 routes across the Indian Subcontinent, Europe, Australia & the Americas
• New codeshare agreement between Air India and Austrian …

• Due to significant demand, Lufthansa extends A380 service from Munich to Bangkok to April 25, 2025
• The airlines of the Lufthansa Group currently operate up to 27 weekly flights between Thailand and …

• Approved transaction of a capital increase of 325 million euros by Deutsche Lufthansa AG to ITA Airways completed
• As of today, Italian flagship carrier ITA Airways is part of the Lufthansa Group and expands the …

Since September 30^th , Lufthansa Group has offered its guests the innovative Upstream Check-In (UCI) service in 8 ports of the Greater Bay Area. This service …

• Positive development of Lufthansa Express Rail's booking figures: Previous record of 432,000 customers broken in October
• By the end of the year:  500,000+ bookings
• Expansion of the cooperation …

• Lufthansa celebrates 65 years connecting Thailand with Germany 
• The inaugural flight, known as the Super Constellation, took off from Hamburg via Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Rome, Cairo, Karachi and Calcutta to Thailand on a journey …

• One of longest-serving European airlines in Korea celebrates 40 years of service between Seoul and Frankfurt
• Lufthansa continues to provide customized offers for Korean travelers such as Rail & Air with KTX and …

As of 1 October 2024, Elodie Berthonneau will take over the position of Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo in Singapore. She will head the sales and handling organization in one of the most important markets for Lufthansa Cargo. …

• Lufthansa Technik AG announces LATAM Airlines Group S.A. as the first external customer and carrier based in the Americas to use the fuel-saving AeroSHARK film
• Since December 2023, a modified aircraft has shown approximately a one …

With an aviation career that spans more than three decades, Lufthansa Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Felipe Bonifatti as Vice President Asia Pacific & Joint Ventures East. Based in the Lufthansa Group regional …

• Starting from August 14, Shanghai as first Asian destination, welcomes brand-new products of all cabins on daily basis
• Boosting the China travel market in holiday season, Lufthansa to further enhance the customer experience onboard

• Competition authority of the European Commission approves the planned acquisition of 41 percent of Deutsche Lufthansa AG in ITA Airways, subject to conditions
• Transaction to be completed in the fourth quarter of …

• Austrian Airlines increases weekly frequencies between Bangkok and Vienna from 7 to 13 over busy winter period
• Largest capacity increase during Winter 2024 schedule as flights increase by 86%

• Lufthansa customers can now conveniently check in for their flights at Seoul Station City-Airport Terminal
• Customers can check in their bags directly to their final destination as well as complete immigration …

• Inaugural direct flight from Seoul to Zurich takes off with Swiss International Air Lines 
• Seoul is the newest Asian destination in SWISS’ growing international network

• First destination from Munich is Vancouver, Canada 
• Further destinations: Toronto, Montreal and Chicago 
• Seat map for Allegris’ first flights from May 1 now visible in all booking channels

• Europe’s largest airline group commemorates 55 years of investment in the Kansai region

Brendan Shashoua has been appointed Lufthansa Group’s Senior Director Sales - Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Based in Singapore, he leads Lufthansa Group’s sales force across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region. 

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• Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) recently began serving Japanese in-flight meals on flights to and from Japan
• Lufthansa reintroduced Japanese food for in-flight meals on flights to and from Japan in late …

• SWISS announce its first-ever services from Seoul to Zurich, Switzerland
• New long-haul destination added to SWISS’ Summer 2024 schedule
• Non-stop service from Seoul to commence May 8, 2024

• India is the fastest growing major market for Lufthansa post pandemic
• State-of-the-art travel experience aboard new 787 Dreamliner aircraft
• New service connecting Hyderabad to Europe begins January 17, 2024

• LGE Travel commits to investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) 
• Largest bulk SAF deal for Lufthansa Group in Asia Pacific region
• First bulk SAF deal for Lufthansa Group in …

• Tata Communications commits to investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
• First bulk SAF deal for Lufthansa Group in India
• SAF is a decisive technological key to more sustainable flying

• Lufthansa offers direct connections between the capital of Bavaria and India's “Silicon Valley”
• Bengaluru chosen as first new destination on the Lufthansa Group network post-COVID
• Lufthansa Group weekly frequencies between …

• Lufthansa brings back the A380 to Bangkok
• First Class returns to Thailand as Lufthansa increases capacity between Bangkok and Munich, capital of Bavaria