The Lufthansa Group has unveiled a sweeping strategic plan and new medium-term financial goals, as it seeks to boost efficiency, profitability and long-term resilience.
Speaking at its Capital Markets Day in Munich, the airline group said it will reorganise cooperation and responsibilities within the business to create closer integration between its airlines and central functions.
The changes are aimed at speeding up decision-making, improving efficiency, and creating sustainable value for customers, shareholders and employees.
The group’s strategy rests on four main pillars:
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Network airlines: Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and ITA Airways will be more closely integrated, with centralised management of commercial functions such as network planning. Lufthansa also highlighted strong global demand and ongoing delays in aircraft deliveries, which have kept capacity tight and boosted revenues. The company expects to add more than 230 new aircraft by 2030, including 100 long-haul jets, as part of the largest fleet modernisation in its history.
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Point-to-point with Eurowings: Following its restructuring, Eurowings is expanding as a European value airline with a strong focus on leisure travel. Its holiday arm, Eurowings Holidays, is growing rapidly, while the airline is set to introduce 40 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, creating one of the youngest fleets in Europe and lowering operating costs.
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Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) with Lufthansa Technik: Already a global leader in aircraft support, Lufthansa Technik is implementing its “Ambition 2030” growth plan, expanding its international presence and digital services. It is also developing a new “Defence” division to enter the military aviation support market.
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Digital and loyalty growth: The group will consolidate all IT and digital activities into one central unit to accelerate transformation. Its Miles & More loyalty programme aims to increase active members by 50% by 2030, with new partnerships including Deutsche Bank and Marriott Bonvoy.
Lufthansa also set new medium-term financial targets for 2028–2030, including:
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An adjusted EBIT margin of 8–10%
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An adjusted return on capital employed (ROCE) before tax of 15–20%
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Adjusted free cash flow of more than €2.5bn annually
The company pledged to maintain a minimum liquidity buffer of €8–10bn to weather future crises, continue targeting an investment-grade credit rating, and stick to its dividend policy of distributing 20–40% of net income to shareholders.
Carsten Spohr, Chief executive said the strategy was designed to secure Lufthansa’s future as Europe’s leading airline group: “Our focus is on integration, innovation, and sustainability.
“These initiatives will allow us to deliver sustainable growth, higher profitability, and lasting value for our stakeholders.”
