- Lufthansa Group plans to cut 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030, mainly in Germany, driven by digitalization, AI, and automation to streamline operations.
- Cuts will focus on non-operational roles rather than pilots or flight crew. Some administrative roles may be relocated internationally, with plans to hire 1,500 staff abroad to balance costs.
- Lufthansa adjusted its operating margin target to 8–10% by 2028, and annual adjusted free cash flow above €2.5 billion.
- Labor unions, including Verdi and Lufthansa’s pilots union, have criticized the cuts and are concerned about pensions and job security.
- Lufthansa expects growing air travel demand and plans a major fleet upgrade, adding over 230 new aircraft by 2030, including 100 long-haul planes.
Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Jobs by 2030 with Help of AI
