Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights across Europe until October
The German Lufthansa Group has announced the cancellation of around 20,000 short-haul flights during the period extending until October 2026, in a move aimed at reducing costs linked to rising jet fuel prices, as well as restructuring its European flight network.
The Lufthansa Company stated that the decision is part of efforts to cut unprofitable routes, particularly short-distance flights, following the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices, which has directly impacted operating costs.
The cancellation plan also includes accelerating the shutdown of Lufthansa CityLine, a subsidiary that previously operated several regional flights within Europe.
According to company data, this move will reduce the group’s operational capacity by around 1% during the summer season.
Lufthansa has already begun implementing part of the reductions, with around 120 flights per day cancelled from mid-April until the end of May, with further adjustments expected to continue until October.
The measures also include cancelling flights to several destinations, most notably:
- Bydgoszcz and Rzeszów in Poland
- Stavanger in Norway
At the same time, the company will redistribute some flights through its main hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome.
The decision is not limited to reducing flights but is part of a broader restructuring plan for the group, which includes several European airlines, aimed at improving profitability and operational efficiency across its hubs.
The group confirmed that some destinations will see flight consolidation instead of separate operations, while long-haul routes will remain largely unchanged.
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