Lufthansa Airlines: they say there is no better way to fly

In reality, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (FWB: LHA) is the flag carrier of Germany and the largest airline in Europe in terms of total passengers operating from its headquarters in Cologne. Luft is German for “air” and Hansa refers to the Hanseatic League, a powerful medieval trading group.

It has two major operational centers in Europe located at Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport, with most of the pilots, flight attendants and ground personnel in Frankfurt. It is proud to be the fifth largest airline to carry passengers in 18 destinations domestically and more than 180 internationally in 78 countries.

It is a founding member of the Star Alliance airline group. Star Alliance was formed in 1997 together with Thai Airways, United Airlines, Air Canada and Scandinavian Airlines Systems and today it is the world’s largest airline alliance comprised of Air Canada, ANA, Air China, BMI, Air New Zealand, Austrian, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Shanghai Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Spanair, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, South African Airlines, Thai, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, United and US Airways. With flights to more than 80 countries, including more than 190 international destinations, Lufthansa transports more than 70 million passengers a year with its fleet of 500 aircraft.

It currently flies to destinations on six continents including Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Europe. To date, Lufthansa routes within South Africa are limited. While it connects Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London, Durban and Port Elizabeth with each other, it only connects Johannesburg and Cape Town with Frankfurt and Munich.