Lufthansa Group achieved strong growth in 2025 and strengthened its position in the global market. The company’s earnings increased by 19% to €1.5 billion, while revenue climbed to €11.2 billion. Moreover, this success came from a clear focus on cost control, smart investment, and improved service. As a result, Lufthansa Group continued to perform well despite inflation and shifting travel trends.
In addition, the group’s passenger airlines carried 42 million travelers in the third quarter, showing consistent demand. The load factor also rose to 87.5%, which highlights better use of capacity. Furthermore, revenue from passenger airlines grew to €8.9 billion, supported by stable fuel prices and smoother flight operations. Flight punctuality also improved, proving Lufthansa Group’s ongoing focus on customer satisfaction and reliability.
Meanwhile, the company tackled rising costs with strict management and the Turnaround Program. Consequently, unit costs grew by only 0.5%, far lower than industry averages. The drop in fuel costs and better operational planning helped maintain steady profits. Lufthansa Cargo earned €49 million in profit, while Lufthansa Technik stayed competitive through new efficiency measures, even with tariff and currency challenges.
Financially, the group performed even better. As a result, adjusted free cash flow rose to €1.8 billion, almost double last year’s total. Likewise, net debt fell to €5.1 billion, and liquidity improved to €11.9 billion. These results confirmed Lufthansa Group’s strong balance sheet and smart cash management.
Moreover, employee engagement reached the highest level in ten years, showing strong morale and commitment. Looking forward, Lufthansa Group expects continued demand through the rest of 2025 and aims to grow its long-haul network in 2026. Overall, with solid earnings, loyal customers, and efficient management, Lufthansa Group is flying toward a bright and competitive future in aviation.
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