Pro Readout: Lufthansa Group financials flag aircraft and certification woes, send mixed messages on transatlantic demand

Lufthansa's airlines are hitting headwinds with aircraft delivery, certification — and, in some cases, US travel demand, but these messages are mixed and somewhat confused

By John Walton 3 min read
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Today marks the Lufthansa Group’s first half results, with reports in the inbox from Lufthansa’s hub airlines — Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian — plus Brussels and Eurowings — and the wider group, now including ITA.

Beyond confirmation that the group is being particularly hard-hit by aircraft (including cabin) production and certification delays, the group’s messaging around transatlantic demand is notable and in some places contradictory.

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