What’s new: the latest from the AIRLINES

By clicking on the "?" icon in the Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS app menu, you can access the Help Center with the most important service topics and possible solution options.

The SWISS First Lounge in Terminal E at Zurich Airport was named "World's Best Airline Lounge for Dining 2024" at the World Culinary Awards in Dubai on October 2.

You can now book an individual check-in counter at Vienna Airport. This service makes it much easier for groups to check in together.

Passengers on SWISS First, SWISS Business and SWISS Premium Economy long-haul flights can enjoy menu creations by Michelin-starred chef Manuel Steigmeier until November.

From December 2024, Austrian Airlines will be the first airline in the world to equip its Boeing 777-200ERs with AeroSHARK surface technology to reduce CO2 and fuel consumption.

Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine and SWISS, have received the EMAS award for the 2023 financial year.

Austrian Airlines' new digital menu card makes it even easier to plan meals on long-haul flights.

Thanks to new upgrade badges, the purchase of upgrades has now become even more transparent.

Following extensive renovation work, the Lufthansa Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport has reopened.

At Helsinki Airport, Lufthansa passengers can now check in their baggage themselves at the new baggage drop-off counters 309 to 314.

Munich Airport now has additional Premium Self Baggage Drop Off counters for Lufthansa First and Business Class passengers and status customers.

Lufthansa Group airline passengers can now benefit from the Timeshifter Jetlag app. This means you and your travelers can start the meeting more rested - no matter where and when it takes place.

help alliance has been supporting young people all over the world for 25 years! Together with trusted local partners, help alliance is currently involved in over 60 projects in 29 countries to promote the future of young people.

Eurowings is now offering the free middle seat on all flights and in every row of seats. This means you and your passengers can enjoy additional space and privacy, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure.

For a seamless worldwide connection: With Austrian Airlines eSim, passengers can use mobile services in over 150 countries - tailored to their individual travel needs.

The so-called "Left Behind Notification" e-mail has been revised and now clearly shows what measures will be taken if a passenger's baggage could not be carried on the same flight.

The SWISS Air Rail route network is being further expanded and now comprises a total of 17 destinations.

Star Alliance was once again awarded the title of "World's Best Airline Alliance" at this year's prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards.

SWISS was recognized for its First Class Lounge at Zurich Airport at the Skytrax World Airlines Awards 2024.

New perspectives on the world and travel. Lufthansa Insights provides you with exclusive content about Lufthansa, travel and insider tips on many destinations.

From now on, travelers at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport can take a convenient shuttle to Gate A20. This service is available to lounge guests on all Lufthansa Group Airlines flights.

Over the next few months, there will be route closures and timetable adjustments to Deutsche Bahn's long-distance services. This will also affect selected Lufthansa Express Rail connections.

Travelers in Austrian Airlines Business Class can now enjoy Express Dining: a new culinary offer with a simplified menu. Served immediately after departure.

Since June 2024, passengers in Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Suite are able to experience mixed reality up close via Meta Quest 3 headsets.

Zimmerli of Switzerland and SWISS First - First Class travelers can look forward to a new collection of pyjamas and amenity kits from the luxury brand.

Board, take off, relax: Lufthansa is adding new highlights to its culinary offering in Business Class.

Travelers on SWISS long-haul flights can now reserve the Economy Legroom Seat in advance for extra legroom.

The Help section in the Lufthansa app now provides easier access than ever to the most important service topics and contact options.

On June 26, 2024, the Lufthansa Group's newest airline - Lufthansa City Airlines (IATA code: VL) - will take off on its maiden flight from Munich to Birmingham.

More detailed, more informative, more visual: the new seat plans quickly and easily illustrate the different seat types and their advantages.

The Lufthansa Group and Lilium have signed a memorandum of understanding to make aviation in Europe more sustainable. Learn more about the collaboration

By completely renewing its fleet, the Lufthansa Group airlines aims to significantly reduce its overall fuel consumption. Modernization of the fleet

SWISS is making boarding much faster and more efficient with a new, pioneering procedure. More about the new AI solution

With the acquisition of 80 new short and medium-haul aircraft, the Lufthansa Group is pressing ahead with the largest fleet modernization in the company's history. Find out more about the new acquisitions

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have standardized their digital boarding passes, so in the future all relevant flight information will be visible at a glance. Advantages of the new boarding passes

Major changes in the design of Lufthansa lounges are imminent in the coming years. The future of Lufthansa lounges

In order to further improve the air quality on board, all A320 aircraft of the Lufthansa Group airlines will be equipped by the end of 2024 with the best carbon filter technology currently available.

The Green Fares fare already includes compensation for individual flight-related CO2 emissions. The offer is being expanded with a test case and Green Fares can now also be booked on selected intercontinental routes. Learn more about Green Fares

For a stay of 15 days, travelers from selected countries no longer need a visa to enter China. Learn more about traveling to China

Enjoy the high-quality products from Dallmayr and dean&david now also from 45 minutes flight time. More about Onboard Delights

Marathon runner Philipp Pflieger shares his experiences with First Class. From personal service to culinary delights at star level. Read the experience report

Munich Airport once again received a special award from the London Skytrax Institute this year. Learn more about the award

The booking of security checks is now available at additional airports in North America and Poland. View all available airports

Customers of Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa with a Miles & More account or a Travel ID can look forward to an expansion of the FlyNet® offer on flights within Europe from mid-January 2024. More information about free messaging

At the World Travel Awards, THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines was once again honored with a very special award. Discover THE LOFT

Renovation of the baggage sorting system at Zurich Airport - check-in for SWISS passengers will be relocated for the duration of the renovation work. Learn more about the changes

With online check-in via the Lufthansa app and lufthansa.com, passengers can check in as early as 30 hours before departure. All check-in options at a glance

With the new Flex Light fare from Eurowings, you can continue to rebook business trips at short notice and free of charge. Learn more about rebooking options

passenger receipts up to 90 days after the flight can be easily accessed online and printed out - you can also conveniently request older passenger receipts dating back more than 90 days after the flight with a Lufthansa Group airline. Download passenger receipts now

Starting next summer, City Airlines, the Lufthansa Group's newly established airline, will begin flight operations - and will strengthen Lufthansa's short-haul network with additional connections. Get to know City Airlines

Fly to Seoul with Lufthansa and continue by train to eight destinations throughout South Korea - conveniently with one ticket and one through fare. Learn more about KORAIL

Travel in winter 2024/2025 – with Lufthansa Group Airlines you can reach almost 100 countries.

Insights into the 2024/2025 winter flight schedule: a new connection between Geneva and Berlin – and more flights to popular destinations.

Edelweiss is expanding its long-haul network to include two new destinations in North America from summer 2025: Seattle (USA) and Halifax (Canada).

A new codeshare agreement will link the route networks of the Lufthansa Group and the Norwegian regional airline Widerøe.

Lufthansa has already welcomed over 660,000 guests on board its A380 fleet. In the 2024/2025 winter timetable, the fascination can be experienced on three more routes: From Munich, there will be flights to Bangkok, Delhi and Los Angeles.

Austrian Airlines guests are now feeling the Dreamliner effect. Since June, the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been flying for the Austrian airline on flights from Vienna to New York and Chicago.

Orlando, Windhoek and Calgary: Discover Airlines will be offering new direct connections from Munich from March 2025,expanding its presence in Munich by stationing two Airbus A330s at the airport.

Three times a week from Munich:, The Canadian metropolis on the Pacific will be on Lufthansa's Munich flight schedule all year round.

Lufthansa is increasing its connections to South America and will be flying to the Brazilian metropolis of São Paulo from Munich starting on December 9, 2024.

In August, Lufthansa Allegris takes off eastwards for the first time, heading for the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai. In addition, Chicago and San Francisco will be served by an Airbus A350-900 with Lufthansa Allegris in late summer.

Austrian Airlines' route network will be expanded in the 2024/2025 winter timetable by including a new connection in Finland. In addition, the new summer routes will be continued in the winter timetable.

SWISS will continue to offer a varied flight program in winter 2024/2025 and will serve a number of destinations that have been added to the current summer timetable. In winter, SWISS will continue to fly from Zurich to Washington D.C., London Gatwick, Cluj and Košice and from Geneva to Oslo. In addition, the frequencies to some existing routes such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and Shanghai will be increased.

From June 2024, Lufthansa will include Minneapolis and Raleigh-Durham as new US destinations in its flight schedule.

From over 300 destinations worldwide to Scandinavia: Lufthansa Group Airlines is strengthening its route network to Northern Europe.

Whether to Tokyo, Narita or Osaka - in the 2024 summer timetable, the Lufthansa Group's route network will include up to 30 weekly direct connections from Europe to Japan.

Lufthansa Group airlines are resuming their connections to Tel Aviv with a total of 20 flights per week. More about the flight connections

The Lufthansa Express Rail route network is being expanded to include Wolfsburg and Essen. Passengers can now reach Frankfurt Airport from a total of 28 German stations. The advantages of Lufthansa Express Rail

In summer 2024, SWISS will increase the number of flights to various European cities. View the entire route network

Austrian Airlines is expanding its flight connections to Georgia and Germany in summer 2024. Discover Austrian Airlines destinations

Business travel in winter 2023/2024 - with Lufthansa Group Airlines you can reach more than 260 destinations on 5 continents. Travel destinations in winter

Passengers who have checked in online or by mobile phone can now check in their baggage themselves at one of the numerous baggage machines at Brussels Airport – and save valuable time. Baggage drop-off is available for all short- and medium-haul flights operated by Lufthansa Group Airlines.

Nairobi and Kigali: Africa specialist Brussels Airlines is significantly expanding its connections to southern Africa. More about the connections to Africa

New from Munich: The A350-900, one of the Lufthansa Group's most modern long-haul aircraft, will fly to Hong Kong and Johannesburg starting summer 2024. Learn more about the 2024 summer flight schedule

On flights to India and North America, experience the unique spacious feeling of the Lufthansa A380 in summer 2024. More about the A380 flight schedule

China has lifted all COVID-19-related entry requirements. This makes travel to many important global business locations much easier. More about the current entry requirements

New codeshare agreements between Lufthansa, South African Airways and Airlink, now makes travel to South Africa more flexible and easier to book. Learn more about the new destinations

With the addition of Hyderabad and Bengaluru, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group are once again flying to two important destinations for business travel in India in the winter flight schedule 2023/2024. Discover India's business centers

Better connections to Brussels Airlines’ intercontinental route network. With new destinations and higher frequencies, Brussels Airlines is expanding its European offering by 10% featuring two new Airbus A320s and the cooperation with CityJet.

With Lufthansa to Beijing and Shanghai - daily connections from Frankfurt and three weekly flights from Munich.

United Airlines adds eight new destinations in the largest international expansion in its history.

Air Canada connects travelers with its airline partners via 6 major European hubs – including Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, Geneva, Zurich and Vienna – to 50 destinations in Canada and also offers numerous direct connections.

Singapore Airlines will be the first international carrier to operate at the new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).

United is redefining in-flight connectivity by partnering with SpaceX to provide free Starlink Wi-Fi across their fleet. Soon, you'll enjoy high-speed, low-latency internet in the air, similar to the experience on the ground. This gate-to-gate connectivity will give you access to live TV, streaming, social media, shopping, and gaming on both seatback screens and personal devices.

Singapore Airlines is expanding its already extensive inflight entertainment program with Live-TV. Passengers have access to a wide range of content in real time, from international sporting events such as the Premier League, to breaking news on CNN or BBC News.

For Phoenix Miles and Miles & More card holders with AIR China flights departing from Rome or Milan, depending on the type of loyalty card, they will be able to use the Transit lounge service located in the two airports, Milan and Rome: Milan Malpensa Lounge Montale, Terminal 1 dedicated Boarding Area B on Extra Schengen and Gae Aulenti Premium Lounge located in Boarding Area B. At Rome, Fiumicino airport the service is available in the ITA Lounge Boarding Area E11-E24

ANA and The Pokémon Company have collaborated to create the world's first Pokémon In-flight Safety Video. ANA's 'Pikachu Jet NH' and 'Eevee Jet NH' are currently playing a Pokémon-themed in-flight safety and disembarkation video. The videos are designed to provide ANA's in-flight safety messages while making the experience enjoyable, exciting and educational for everyone, from children to adults.

Air Canada will launch three new routes between North America and Europe for summer 2025. The airline will introduce two services from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), linking the city with Naples, Italy and Porto, Portugal. Additionally, Air Canada will resume seasonal service to Prague from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will significantly increase flight frequencies within its route network in the 2025 summer timetable.

ANA is now offering a free WLAN service not only to guests in First Class, but also in Business Class on international flights.

Air Canada is expanding its flight schedule with four seasonal flights per week from London to Ottawa from March 31, 2025.

With a new function, United Airlines will make it easier for travelers to get a preferred seat if it becomes available before departure.

Singapore Airlines will commence daily flights between Singapore and Daxing International Airport in Beijing from November 11, 2024. The new route will be flown with a Boeing 787-10 - with over 36 seats in Business Class and 301 seats in Economy Class. Daxing Airport is located south of Beijing, making it the perfect base for the Beijing, Hebei and Tianjin regions.

ANA, Japan's largest 5-star airline, is further expanding its global route network from winter. The Japanese airline is offering three new direct flights from Europe alone. The new flights from Milan-Malpensa (MXP) will be available from December 3, 2024, from Stockholm (ARN) from January 31, 2025 and from Istanbul (IST) from February 12, 2025. Benefit from even more flexible travel planning and book your flight tickets for the new routes to Japan now.

Stress-free travel with Air Canada - thanks to seamless connections from Europe via Canada. Connecting flights to destinations in Canada and the U.S. require no terminal changes or baggage check-ins, as travelers' baggage is automatically sent to their destination airport.

In the event of weather-related delays, United now sends out live radar maps to improve travel information in real time. This means that travelers are informed of changes in good time. The real-time radar maps show how weather in one area will affect flights to other areas, allowing for better travel planning. United is the first US airline to offer this AI-supported service.

Singapore Airlines and Cathay are launching their collaboration to support a variety of sustainability initiatives. Together, they will promote the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Asia Pacific region to contribute to the decarbonization of the industry. The agreement underlines the commitment of both airlines to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and to drive awareness of sustainability in the aviation industry.

Air China is offering a new direct flight between the fashion metropolis of Milan and the green Sichuan, the kingdom of pandas and biodiversity. The flight will be operated by an Airbus 350, a latest-generation aircraft. With this new destination, Air China's offer increases to 31 weekly direct flights from Rome and Milan to, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Wenzhou. Welcome aboard Air China, a member of the Star Alliance!

ANA All Nippon Airways, Japan's largest airline - and a 5-star airline for eleven consecutive years - has been named Best Airline in two categories at the World Airline Awards by SKYTRAX, the leading independent international aviation rating organization. The airline once again received top honors in both the World's Best Airport Services and Best Airline Staff Service in Asia categories.

Air Canada now offers travelers an industry-leading way to reduce the carbon footprint of business travel. With the Leave Less Travel program, travelers can purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), carbon offsets or a combination of both.

United is giving passengers more options for self-management and information. That's why the United app has been enhanced to deliver information more consistently, timely and easily. Before you travel, download the all-in-one travel tool. It includes services such as baggage tracking, real-time travel activity, terminal guides and much more.

ANA Group has been recognized for the second time by the global environmental organization CDP for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance in the fight against climate change. ANA is once again listed on CDP's annual "A-List", making it the only airline in the world to receive this honor. The commitment to the fight against climate change is demonstrated by the "ANA Future Promise" initiative. This includes measures and investors aimed at minimizing the effects of climate change.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tons of clean Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM. This makes SIA and Scoot, the Group's two airlines, the first airlines to receive Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced at Neste's refinery at Singapore Changi Airport. This milestone also marks the first direct supply of sustainable aviation fuel from Neste to airlines at Changi Airport and strengthens the capabilities of the SAF supply chain in Singapore.

Thanks to the extensive summer route network, travelers will have even more destinations from Europe to Canada starting this summer. Air Canada is crossing the Atlantic from 30 markets, offering new connections from Madrid and Stockholm to Toronto and Montréal.

Agent on Demand, a chat feature of the United Airlines app, gives you instant support for all your travel needs. Speak live with agents directly from your mobile device, via text message or video chat. With United's Agent-on-Demand, you get fast, convenient and personalized help to make your trip smoother than ever. Travel with peace of mind - because help is always just a tap away.

ANA is offering all Business Class passengers free Wi-Fi service on ANA international flights this summer. From March 2025, Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers will also have free access to the messaging service via Wi-Fi on international flights. ANA introduced the Wi-Fi service in 2014 and has since steadily expanded it to domestic flights and for First Class passengers - now the service is being extended.

Pure relaxation: thanks to larger seats, more recline, more legroom and the best entertainment on a personal touch screen. Enjoy priority services for boarding, check-in and baggage handling, as well as two pieces of free baggage.

United offers an upgrade for added comfort with United Premium Plus: wider seats with more space, more legroom, a travel kit, a blanket, complimentary beer, wine and spirits, 2 free standard checked bags and Premier AccessSM benefits. United Premium Plus is available on all wide-body aircraft on international routes.

Singapore Airlines has begun to comprehensively redesign the in-flight experience in Premium Economy. Travelers in Premium Economy Class are now offered a glass of champagne after take-off and meals are now served on elegant porcelain tableware. In addition, a new, more sustainable amenity kit is now available to passengers on flights of at least seven hours.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot have set themselves the goal of replacing five percent of their total fuel consumption with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. Sustainable fuels can reduce the carbon emissions of a flight by up to 80 percent. Learn more about SAF

With Air Canada, it's now easier than ever to discover Europe with rail-to-air connections in France and the DACH region. Travelers can now seamlessly book and manage rail and air connections - all in one convenient application. Discover rail-to-air connections

Experience the first-class, luxurious service of United Airlines in one of the United Polaris® Lounges. Enjoy peace and relaxation until it's time for departure. From signature seating to luxurious showers and spacious relaxation areas, you can experience premium travel in comfort and style. Discover United Airlines lounges

Air China passengers can have their baggage checked through to their final destination on 34 international routes with a stopover in Beijing. The baggage through-check service is available in several regions. Asia and Pacific: Tokyo, Singapore, Ulaanbaatar, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Sydney, Melbourne. Europe: Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Munich, Paris, Rome, Milan, Stockholm, Geneva, Heathrow, Athens, Zurich, Budapest, Vienna, Barcelona, Warsaw, Copenhagen. Air China's baggage service

On October 29, 2023, ANA increased the number of international flights departing from Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport from five flights to a total of 16 flights. This now includes all flights to Europe (London, Paris, Frankfurt and Munich) as well as flights to other destinations such as Honolulu, Singapore, Sydney and Shanghai (Hongqiao). View all extended flights

More comfort, convenience and connectedness! We're excited to introduce our first modernized A321, with outboard cameras, Bluetooth audio, free high-speed Wi-Fi, upgraded seats, ambient lighting and more. The new design in the Air Canada A321

United Airlines is using new technologies and guidelines to improve the travel experience for customers with wheelchairs. This includes a new system to determine which aircraft are suitable for wheelchairs of different sizes. In addition, if a flight at a higher price is required to accommodate a specific wheelchair size, the difference in fare will be refunded. Improved travel with a wheelchair

Travel puts a strain on the body, and the mind as well. When curating United Polaris amenity kits, self-care and well-being were the main focus, which makes TheraFace by Therabody the perfect wellness partner. The amenity kit contains premium skincare products made exclusively for United, including eye serum, facial spray, and hand cream. The kit also includes other essentials like ear plugs, an eye mask, tissues and a pen. Learn more

Air Canada rolled out improvements to its onboard experience, including more food and beverage offerings to suit a variety of needs and tastes, more family-friendly options for our in-flight entertainment, and updates to the Air Canada App to give customers easy access to important travel information. Learn more

Singapore Airlines will offer four weekly flight frequencies from Singapore to Brussels from 5 April 2024. The route will be served by the long-haul variant of the Airbus A350-900. There are 253 seats available: 42 in business class, 24 in premium economy class and 187 in economy class. Learn more about the Brussels offer