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Lufthansa

Germany's largest airline, whose Riyadh flights were cancelled during The Gulf conflict.

Lufthansa was established in its present corporate form in 1953 and operates its passenger network through Frankfurt and Munich.

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Background

Lufthansa Airlines is Germany's largest airline and operates passenger services through its Frankfurt and Munich hubs. Deutsche Lufthansa AG is the legal company behind the carrier, which is a founding member of Star Alliance. Its network combines German domestic links with European and long-haul services.

Lufthansa Airlines forms one part of Lufthansa Group. The wider group also includes SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and ITA Airways, alongside logistics, maintenance and other aviation businesses. This distinction matters because group announcements can cover several carriers, while a Lufthansa Airlines schedule or cancellation concerns the German network airline itself. Frankfurt and Munich remain the airline's operational centres rather than the headquarters of every group carrier.

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Where are Lufthansa's main hubs?
Lufthansa Airlines operates its main hubs at Frankfurt and Munich, Germany's two largest airports.Source: Lufthansa Group 2025 Annual Report
Is Lufthansa Airlines the same as Lufthansa Group?
No. Lufthansa Airlines is one network airline within Lufthansa Group, which also includes SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and other aviation businesses.Source: Lufthansa Group company portrait
What is Lufthansa Airlines?
Lufthansa Airlines is Germany's largest airline and carries passengers worldwide through its Frankfurt and Munich hubs.Source: Lufthansa Group 2025 Annual Report
Why did Lufthansa cancel Riyadh flights in October 2026?
Lowdown reported the cancellations amid repeated attacks on Saudi airports and infrastructure. The briefing did not cite a separate public explanation from Lufthansa.Source: Lowdown update 741, 22 October 2026
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.