Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, says:

“Exactly 100 years ago, the first Lufthansa was founded. The values of that time – quality, reliability, and connectivity – continue to make us successful today. Last year we were able to significantly increase the Group's operating profit and achieved the highest revenue in our history. Our results demonstrate the resilience and stability of the Group. I would like to express my sincere thanks to our guests for their loyalty and to all our employees for their great commitment.

Lufthansa Airlines' turnaround program continues to be a top priority, so that the operational improvements at our core brand will be followed by economic progress this year.

The war in the Middle East proves once again how exposed air traffic is and how vulnerable it remains, even though the industry is now more resilient to crises than it used to be. The massive concentration of global traffic flows via the Gulf hubs is increasingly proving to be a geopolitical Achilles' heel. This makes it even more important not to further disadvantage European airlines and hubs. Europe's sovereignty requires the ability to maintain its own connections to global markets.

In 2026, we will continue to consistently implement our strategy through internationalization, fleet renewal, and efficiency improvements. Our anniversary year makes us proud of our past – and at the same time commits us to the future. We will continue to consistently expand our position as the leading airline group outside the US".