6 signals tagged Lufthansa CityLine.
Lufthansa Group is canceling 20,000 short-haul flights through October, primarily due to the closure of Lufthansa Cityline and rising fuel costs. The cuts affect routes across its six European hubs, with immediate changes already implemented through May
Affects 6 airline programs (Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways...).
Lufthansa is permanently removing Lufthansa CityLine capacity from its flight program effective immediately. Additionally, the airline will ground four A340-600s and two B747-400s at the end of the summer schedule
Affects 3 airline programs (Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
Lufthansa and unions are pausing strikes for next week to begin negotiations, ending a week of near-total grounding. Simultaneously, Lufthansa has immediately suspended its Cityline brand, affecting regional operations
Affects 4 airline programs (Discover, Eurowings, Lufthansa...). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
Lufthansa will retire its last four A340-600s and ground two 747-400s in October 2026, with full 747-400 retirement by 2027. Nine A350s will move to subsidiary Discover Airlines
Affects 3 airline programs (Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine).
Lufthansa is permanently removing all CityLine aircraft from its flight program effective Saturday, April 18, 2026, accelerating a planned 2027 exit due to high fuel prices and labor disputes
Affects 2 airline programs (Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine). Card-issuer angle via American Express.
Lufthansa Group pilots will strike from April 13-14, 2026, disrupting most flights departing from Germany. Eurowings pilots are striking only on April 13. Flights to/from the Middle East are largely exempt
Affects 11 airline programs (Air Dolomiti, Austrian, Brussels Airlines...). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
