One of Europe’s leading airline groups, Lufthansa, is moving forward into 2025 with a strong financial outlook. The company has announced its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of the year. Thanks to structural reforms and operational improvements, Lufthansa has achieved the highest quarterly revenue in its history.
Historic Record: €11.2 Billion in Revenue
In the third quarter, Lufthansa Group achieved a 4% increase in revenue, reaching €11.2 billion — the highest quarterly revenue in its history. Although the operating profit margin declined from 12.5% to 11.9%, the group reported a net profit of €1 billion. In the first nine months of the year, net profit rose from €830 million last year to €1.1 billion.
Spohr: “2025 Will Be a Turning Point for Lufthansa”
Commenting on the results, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said:
“Our third-quarter results are overall positive. We have left behind the most successful summer season of the past decade. 99% of our flights operated as planned, and our punctuality rate increased by double digits. Long-awaited aircraft deliveries have begun, and we have implemented extensive improvements in our long-haul fleet.”
Spohr stated that investments in digitalisation and customer experience have significantly increased both passenger and employee satisfaction. “2025 will be a positive turning point for Lufthansa,” he added.
Passenger Transport Becomes the Group’s Driving Force
In the January–September period, operating profit from passenger transport rose to €914 million. Passenger revenues increased by 3% to €23 billion. The third quarter’s operating profit of €1.2 billion remained at the same level as the previous year.
Operational Stability and Cost Reduction
Lufthansa has achieved stability in its flight operations. The punctuality rate increased by 10 points in one year, and flight schedule reliability reached 99%. As a result, operational disruption costs decreased by more than €200 million. The company attributes this success to its “operational excellence programme.”
High Costs in Germany and a New Flight Schedule
Spohr highlighted the pressure of high operating costs in Germany on the aviation sector. “Due to cost increases caused by regulations, we had to make new cuts in domestic connections,” he said, announcing that more than 50 domestic flights will be cancelled with the summer 2026 schedule.
Strong Expectations for 2025
CEO Carsten Spohr expects the 2025 operating profit to be “significantly higher” than the €1.6 billion achieved in 2024. With its investments in digital transformation, sustainability, and fleet renewal, Lufthansa is positioning 2025 as its “year of rebirth.”
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