Lufthansa City Airlines Launches with Flights from Munich Starting June 2024

Lufthansa City Airlines, a new addition to the Lufthansa Group, is set to begin operations on June 26, 2024, with the first flight taking off from Munich to Birmingham. Ticket sales for various destinations including feeder services to Lufthansa's hubs in Frankfurt and Munich will commence on April 24, 2024. The airline will utilize aircraft from the Airbus A320 family and has placed an order for 40 Airbus A220-300s, emphasizing its commitment to fleet modernization and efficiency. Passengers can anticipate the renowned Lufthansa service quality on these short to medium-haul routes.

Lufthansa City Airlines, a new addition to the Lufthansa Group, is set to start its flight operations on June 26, 2024, with its inaugural flight departing from Munich to Birmingham. Starting April 24, 2024, travelers will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for direct flights as well as feeder services to Lufthansa’s hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Bookings can be made through Lufthansa Group’s existing sales channels using the new airline code “VL”.

This launch marks an expansion in Lufthansa’s regional connectivity from Munich, with initial destinations including Birmingham, Hanover, and Düsseldorf. The airline will operate using the Airbus A320 family and has announced a significant order of 40 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with an additional 20 purchase options. This fleet expansion underscores Lufthansa Group’s commitment to modernization and efficiency.

Jens Fehlinger, Managing Director Operations at Lufthansa City Airlines, commented on the launch: “Lufthansa City Airlines is contributing to the future viability of the hubs in Munich and Frankfurt. We are looking forward to new modern Airbus A220 and A320neo deliveries in the coming years. For our guests and employees, we are driving forward our renewal and thus strengthening Lufthansa's planned growth in long-haul traffic.”

Passengers flying with Lufthansa City Airlines can expect the high standard of service and product offerings that Lufthansa is known for, tailored to short and medium-haul routes. As the fleet grows, the airline plans to further expand its network to include more destinations across Europe.