Lufthansa Group delivered a stronger-than-expected Q2 with €871 million in operating profit (+27 % YoY) and €10.3 billion in revenue (+3 %), driven by a broader flight network, low fuel prices, currency advantages, and rising returns from its 41 % stake in ITA Airways. CEO Carsten Spohr pledged that the group remains on track for a much stronger full-year result—confirming its guidance despite ongoing challenges of aircraft delivery delays and EU regulatory burdens.
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LufthansaPerformance Highlights
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Operating profit: €871 million vs analysts’ €805 million expectation, up from €686 million in Q2 2024.
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Revenue: €10.3 billion, up 3 % year-over-year, aided by favorable FX and lower oil prices.
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Drivers: Growth fueled by expanded passenger operations, doubled logistics earnings, and strong returns from ITA Airways investment.
Operational and Strategic Context
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Core airline turnaround: Spohr highlighted restored punctuality and reliability at Lufthansa’s core carrier amid restructuring.
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U.S. traffic resilience: Demand from American routes remained robust despite a weak U.S. dollar and trade tensions impacting other carriers.
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Risks ahead: The airline continues to monitor macroeconomic uncertainties, late bookings, EU regulations, and aircraft delivery delays that are impacting capacity planning.
Forward Guidance & Growth Plans
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Full-year outlook confirmed: Lufthansa still expects significantly higher adjusted EBIT than 2024’s ~€1.6 billion, with passenger capacity growth projected at ~4%.
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Premium expansion: Plans underway to roll out the Allegris premium cabin across more jets, aiming to double outfitted aircraft by summer 2026.
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ITA Airways integration: Further synergy expected from integrating ITA into Lufthansa’s network, including joint ticketing and future Star Alliance inclusion; EU regulatory scrutiny remains under Luxair challenge.
This performance underscores Lufthansa’s strategic resilience—its diversified portfolio, logistics arm, and investment in ITA Airways are delivering amid volatility. The firm remains focused on tightening operations, boosting premium offerings, and expanding into new markets even facing regulatory hurdles and fleet setbacks.
Source: Lufthansa.
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