What’s new: the latest from the AIRLINES

Following the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Lufthansa in 2026, Lufthansa is taking this milestone as an opportunity to fundamentally redesign its onboard experience.

Discover the best ways to use your Benefit points most efficiently. Whether as a Benefit free flight or with the new Cash & Points payment option.

Starting October 12, 2025, the European Union is simplifying its border control procedures with the use of the fully automated Entry/Exit System (EES).

From November 1, 2025, Eurowings will be serving L’Osteria’s classic “maccheroncini colorati” at a price of €8.90 in the Eurowings Wings Bistro. Buon Appetito.

Up to 72 hours before entering India, foreign travelers and holders of an OCI card must complete an electronic form (e-Arrival Card). Effective October 1, 2025.

To mark its 100th anniversary of the founding of the first flight in 2026, a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 is presenting an iconic special livery: the crane.

The second season of the Lufthansa podcast "Above & Beyond", hosted by Anja Heyde, takes listeners on a journey through 100 years of history.

From a perfectly presented afternoon tea to exquisite sweet surprises throughout the journey, guests in SWISS First can now enjoy new product and service highlights on all long-haul flights.

Experience next-level long-haul travel: Lufthansa’s first Dreamliner with Allegris now flies from Frankfurt. Offer your travelers more privacy, comfort, and innovation – starting with nonstop service to Toronto and soon on even more routes as the fleet expands: Bogota, Hyderabad, Rio de Janeiro and Austin in December 2025.

Austrian Airlines has further optimized its culinary offerings on long-haul flights for guests in Business Class.

With “Priority Boarding,” Eurowings offers travelers the opportunity to board earlier in Group 1 and take their seats in peace before the regular boarding process begins.

Eurowings is creating a wide range of new experiences on board for its more than 20 million guests and enhancing the flight experience with innovative, multi-sensory elements.

SWISS is the world's first airline to integrate solar fuel from Swiss cleantech company Synhelion into its regular flight operations.

The Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Terminal 2 at Munich Airport is open again.

Eurowings to be first German Airline offering premium seats on medium haul flights.

More flexibility for the most frequent travelers: HON Circle Members can now rebook to an earlier flight on the day of departure – free of charge.

From October 2025, the Lufthansa Group, in cooperation with Visa, will introduce the online payment option "Click to Pay" on the booking portals of its airlines Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.

The Lufthansa Group airlines are further expanding their customer service and improving the entire air travel experience with an optimized all-round service.

Eurowings now also offers its Late Night Baggage Drop the evening before at Hanover Airport.

See how the Pearson Lloyd team and Lufthansa have developed a Business Class that rethinks individuality - with five seat types for maximum comfort.

With the "Tray Tracker", the Lufthansa Group has developed an innovative, AI-supported solution to measure and reduce the return of meals on board.

From summer 2025, Discover Airlines will also offer unlimited free messaging on long haul flights.

The lounge offering of the Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways is gradually being harmonized. First and Business Class passengers as well as status customers will therefore have access to an extended lounge network.

Since April, Brussels Airlines Business Class guests have been enjoying even more personalized service and menu creations by Belgian star chef Arabelle Meirlaen.

Lufthansa Express Rail with City Ticket: the Deutsche Bahn City Ticket is now included. One ticket for local transport, train and flight. Simply hop on and travel flexibly to your destination.

From summer 2025, Lufthansa will also be offering unlimited free messaging on intercontinental flights.

Since the beginning of the year, the doors of the Lufthansa Business Lounge and the Lufthansa Senator Lounge at London Heathrow Airport are open again.

New culinary specialties await passengers in Lufthansa Business Class on short or medium-haul flights.

As of 5 March, guests in SWISS Economy and SWISS Premium Economy can look forward to a range of new products and services.

Eurowings has set up four new international lounges for premium passengers at Dubai, Cairo, Jeddah and Palma de Mallorca airports.

The newly opened Austrian lounge areas at the G-gates in the non-Schengen area of Vienna Airport on Level 3 now offer guests the best service.

With the Green Fares from the Lufthansa Group airlines you can choose a more sustainable option.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Open up new opportunities for your business travels: From Europe’s key markets to dynamic cities across North America, Asia, Africa, and beyond – discover the latest Lufthansa Group Airlines destinations in the winter 2025/2026 schedule and connect your company to the world.

Discover Riyadh’s dynamic blend of innovation and tradition – now even closer with Lufthansa’s new nonstop service from Munich. With three weekly flights, a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900, and 32 connections across the Lufthansa Group, Riyadh is easier to reach from Munich than ever before.

Paderborn/Lippstadt is now seamlessly linked to the global Lufthansa Group network – thanks to DAT feeder flights to and from Munich. Your clients can book worldwide connections from PAD through all standard systems.

Thanks to code sharing, travelers will benefit from additional connections to and from Italy. Starting August 5, 2025, business travelers will benefit from additional codeshare connections operated by ITA from Rome-Fiumicino Airport. These include: Accra, Dakar and Delhi.

Eurowings expands its long-haul network for winter 2025/26 with new flights from several German cities.

ITA Airways is now part of the Lufthansa Group, adding Rome-Fiumicino as additional key hub. Discover new route combinations and seamless travel with the airlines of the Lufthansa Group.

The Austrian Airlines winter flight schedule 2025/2026 is live.

Between June and the end of September, Discover Airlines is adding a stopover in Oulu to its year-round service from Frankfurt to Kittilä in Finland.

From June, Oradea will be the sixth destination in Romania to be added to the Lufthansa Group's route network. Three weekly connections from Munich will strengthen links to the economically attractive region of western Romania.

Discover Airlines launches its first long-haul flights from Munich. Orlando is on the flight schedule to start with. Windhoek and Calgary will follow. Business travelers benefit from extended travel options and good connections via the Lufthansa hub.

From April 30, 2025, Lufthansa will operate its first daily flight from Munich to Denver with the Airbus A380.

Lufthansa has resumed flights between Munich and Osaka (KIX).

Air India and Lufthansa Group agree to expand their long-standing codeshare partnership.

The new Lufthansa Allegris long-haul experience will initially be offered on all flights from Munich to Chicago, San Francisco and Shanghai from March 30, 2025 - and can be booked now.

The new summer 2025 intercontinental and European destinations of the Lufthansa Group airlines are now available for booking.

Lufthansa plans to relocate six Airbus A350s (without Lufthansa Allegris on board) from Munich to Frankfurt in the 2025 summer timetable.

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

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

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.

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.

United Airlines has expanded its United ClubSM in Denver, the airline’s fastest-growing hub.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) unveiled its new in-flight safety video, which presents essential safety features while taking customers on a journey around Singapore’s diverse culture.

Air Canada will launch new routes in summer 2026. For example: between Montréal and Catania, Sicily, as well as Palma de Mallorca, Spain and many more.

United and Spotify bring free audio entertainment to 680+ aircraft with 4K seatback screens.

Travel comfortably between Europe and North America’s top business hubs with Air Canada Signature Class.

ANA has unveiled its new 'THE Room FX', a cutting-edge business class seat featuring a privacy door for each seat, designed for the Boeing 787.

The Singapore Airlines SG60 SIA Cares 2025 fundraising campaign has raised SGD 3 million, benefitting more than 1,600 children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs across Singapore.

United’s app now gives you personalized directions, real-time updates, and alerts if your connection is tight.

Air Canada was honored as the Best Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, presented at the Paris Air Show.

ANA has been recognised for its exceptional service, receiving two top honors at the World Airline Awards by SKYTRAX.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and OpenAI partner to develop and implement advanced Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), in the first of its kind collaboration between OpenAI and a major carrier.

Higher standard of premium international travel includes new business class suites, privacy doors and 27-inch screens on new 787 Dreamliners.

Travelers from Europe can now seamlessly connect through Canada to any destination in Canada or the U.S

Elevating passenger comfort and functionality, ANA has partnered with RECARO Aircraft Seating.

Air China offers a complimentary limousine service for Business and First Class passengers in major Chinese cities.

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed agreements with Neste and World Energy to acquire Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates respectively, supporting its decarbonisation journey.

The United Premium PlusSM upgrade offers you additional comfort and is available on all widebody aircraft on international routes.

ANA has opened ANA SUITE EXPRESS in the domestic terminal at Tokyo Haneda Airport for efficient security screening.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group is recognizing Singapore's 60th year of independence with a series of initiatives as part of the "Celebrating with Singapore" campaign.

This summer, Air Canada is introducing three new routes between Europe and Montréal.

A new Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the 1000th mainline aircraft in United Airlines fleet, with more Airbus A321neo and 737 MAX 8 planes continually joining.

Air Canada will launch three new routes between North America and Europe for summer 2025.

ANA was named „Airline of the Year 2025“ by Air Transport World.

With the Air China app, you can access booking, check-in, mileage management and flight status information anytime, anywhere.

Singapore Airlines has launched an exclusive in-flight menu with acclaimed chef and TV personality, Monica Galetti, on flights departing from the UK.

This summer, United Airlines is offering its most extensive transatlantic flight schedule ever, with numerous new connections to and from Europe and Africa.

Air Canada’s award-winning Maple Leaf Lounge network provides eligible customers a place to unwind from the busy airport environment.

ANA has received the “World Class Award” from APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) and the prestigious 5-star rating from SKYTRAX.

Singapore Airlines is investing S$1.1 billion to refurbish 41 long-haul and ultra-long-haul Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Premier® Silver members flying with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS or Brussels Airlines can now check in one piece of standard baggage free of charge in Economy Class.

Air Canada was honored with the "Five Star Global Airline Award" for the sixth time at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Awards 2025.

Singapore Airlines will offer the world-class service of Skytrax World's Best Cabin Crew 2024 on flights to seven Australian cities.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) passengers traveling to Japan this winter can book Business Class in January and February and benefit from great services.

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.

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