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Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast
The Lufthansa Problem
Mar 15, 2024
Exploring Lufthansa Group's financial performance and challenges, including comparisons with other European airlines. Delving into subsidiary struggles and strategies, like Austrian Airlines. Reviewing Euro Wings' success and joint venture with Sun Express. Insights from JP Morgan conference on US airlines and Boeing delays impact. Southwest's employee reduction plans and JetBlue's focus on fundamentals for improvement.
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- Lufthansa Group's diverse operations contribute to a 7.6% operating margin, positioning them between Air France and IAG.
- Lufthansa's struggling mainline carrier faces challenges like outdated aircraft decisions impacting half of their revenue.
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Lufthansa Group's Earnings and Positioning in the Aviation Landscape
Lufthansa Group announced an operating margin of 7.6%, positioning them between Air France and IAG. This margin reflects their diverse operations including airlines, maintenance, cargo, and catering activities. Despite outperforming American Airlines, Lufthansa faces challenges due to fleet decisions and corporate-heavy operations.
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