Topic: Lufthansa AG

Rebellious unions upend German order

Germany has a tradition of good relations between unions and employers, but as support erodes for well-established groups, workers are joining smaller unions willing to buck the consensus.  

Airline travel: life in first class is getting cushier (but not back in steerage)

US airlines, profitable again after a disastrous decade, are spending almost $2 billion to upgrade amenities for their highest-paying customers. "There is a war going on for the profitable passenger," says one analyst.

Southwest Airlines jet flaw: Not unexpected, but early

Southwest Airlines fuselage failure wasn't expected to happen so soon, Boeing says. Of 80 planes ordered for inspection in US by FAA, all but two belong to Southwest Airlines.

Boeing 747-8 attracts thousands for maiden flight

Boeing 747-8: Boeing preps to launch its newest 747 plane. The Boeing 747-8 took its maiden flight with thousands in attendance cheering on the largest passenger 747 yet.

Airlines with Japan destinations anxiously watch radiation levels – and ticket sales

Airlines operating flights to Japan are balancing concerns about their ability to keep to their schedules, keep their crew safe from radiation, and avoid losing too much money.

747-8 Intercontinental ready for primetime

747-8 Intercontinental: Boeing's biggest plane ever is the 747-8 Intercontinental. The Chicago-based company debuted the 747-8 Intercontinental to unexpectedly slow sales.

Stock prices rise as Egypt's crisis eases

Stock prices climb Monday in Asia and Europe. Stock prices expected to rise in the US.

Moscow terrorist attack blamed on airport security lapses

The terror attack at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport happened because of inadequate security measures, said Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Moscow explosion at Domodedovo airport: The search begins for who's responsible

Moscow explosion: Experts say the explosion, which killed at least 35, will likely be traced to Russia's volatile north Caucasus region, where political murders, bombings, and kidnappings occur almost daily.

Qantas A380 engine failure possibly caused by oil fire, European official says

Qantas A380 engine failure was possibly caused by an oil fire, according to Europe's top air safety official. The Qantas A380 flight last week had to make an emergency landing, due to the engine failure.

A380 engine failure: Qantas claims 'faulty design'

A380 engine failure: As the more than 400 passengers from the stricken plane arrived in Australia on new flights, investigators and Qantas officials said it was far too early to identify the cause of the problem.

Qantas A380 engine emergency casts scrutiny on Airbus superjumbo jets

An Airbus A380 operated by Qantas blew out an engine shortly after taking off from Singapore Thursday in the most serious incident involving the world’s biggest jetliner since its launch in 2007.

Airbus A380 fleet grounded after Qantas jet engine blowout

Airbus A380 airliners have been grounded by the Australian airline after an engine blowout Thursday that prompted an emergency landing in Singapore with 459 people aboard.

American Airlines brings back 800 employees

American Airlines will recall 250 pilots starting in November and 545 flight attendants starting this month. The airline last recalled pilots in 2009 and flight attendants in 2008.

Air travel: Are there greener ways to fly?

Airlines and airplane manufacturers are working to make air travel greener. Meantime, consider taking a bus or train.

Europe creates smaller volcanic ash no-fly zones

France and Britain plan to open some airports Tuesday morning. European officials announced the creation of narrow flight corridors, shrinking the size of no-fly zones due to volcanic ash.

Volcano ash cloud: Growing anger over Europe flights canceled

The ash cloud from a volcano in Iceland kept most Europe flights canceled for a fifth day, sparking criticism from an airline group that regulators are being too cautious. What's open? Rome, Prague, Nice, France, and Barcelona, Spain.

Should planes fly in Iceland volcano ash? Be careful, study says.

Some European airlines have begun test flights to see if it is safe to fly through the volcano ash from Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull. But a NASA study says a little ash can cause serious problems.

Captain Kirk escapes and other tales from the Icelandic volcano snarl

From businessmen to backpackers, the near-shutdown of European airspace from the Iceland volcano has disrupted thousands of plans. Nothing left to do but complain on Twitter.

British Airways strike is latest in wave across Europe airlines

The seven-day British Airways strike slated for late March is the latest in a wave of strikes to sweep across France, Italy, Germany, and Greece as socialist entitlement collides with market realities.

French air traffic controllers' strike latest European labor trouble

A French air traffic controllers' strike has grounded dozens of flights in Paris, one of Europe's busiest air travel hubs. The first hints of spring appear to be bringing strike fever to Europe.

Was Air France flight brought down by turbulence or hail?

100 m.p.h. winds, hail, and rain might have brought Flight 447 down, says a former Air Force meteorologist.

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U.S. plan to ease air congestion runs into head winds

Some critics say a proposed cap on New York flights would raise costs. Others say better traffic management is the key.