Lufthansa Group plans to cut approximately 4,000 jobs by 2030, citing increased efficiency through artificial intelligence, digitalization, and organizational consolidation as contributing factors. The company outlined the job reductions during a presentation to investors and analysts in Munich, stating that most of the affected roles would be administrative positions based in Germany.
Reuters reports the move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations across the group’s member airlines, which include Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways. The company said it is reviewing business activities to identify redundancies, particularly where integration across the group results in overlapping functions. According to Lufthansa, advances in AI and digital systems are expected to drive operational efficiencies across various business areas. The company characterized these technologies as enabling structural changes that reduce the need for certain administrative functions.
Despite the planned job reductions, Lufthansa reported continued strong demand for air travel. The company attributed current market conditions to capacity constraints stemming from supply chain issues in aircraft and engine manufacturing, which are keeping aircraft occupancy rates high and supporting revenue growth. Lufthansa Group projects higher profitability by the end of the decade and is preparing for what it described as the largest fleet modernization in its history. The plan includes the addition of more than 230 new aircraft by 2030, with 100 of those intended for long-haul operations. In 2024, the group employed 101,709 people and reported €37.6 billion ($44 billion) in revenue. Lufthansa Group is headquartered in Cologne, with executive and operational offices in Frankfurt.
Photo: Lufthansa
