Lufthansa Group to cut 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030 as part of digital transformation

Germany

Job reductions tied to efficiency drive, automation, and structural streamlining; Group sets new financial targets for 2028–2030

At its Capital Markets Day in Munich, Lufthansa Group announced that it will reduce around 4,000 administrative positions worldwide by 2030, the majority in Germany. The cuts are part of an ambitious program of digitalization, automation, and process consolidation designed to increase efficiency and profitability across the Group. Operational roles will not be affected, with reductions focusing on administrative functions.

Streamlining through digitalization

The Lufthansa Group is consolidating IT functions, integrating digital units such as the “Digital Hangar” and “Innovation & Tech Factory,” and applying artificial intelligence to processes that have traditionally involved duplicate work. These measures, developed in consultation with employee representatives, are expected to simplify structures, accelerate decision-making, and maximize synergies within the Group.

Fleet renewal and strategic pillars

In parallel, the Group is continuing the largest fleet modernization in its history, with over 230 new aircraft by 2030, including 100 long-haul aircraft. The four strategic pillars of the Group remain:

· Network Airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways) with deeper integration and stronger global demand.

· Eurowings as a point-to-point leisure-focused carrier, with 40 new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and a growing Eurowings Holidays brand.

· Lufthansa Technik, expanding its global footprint and developing its new Defense division.

· Lufthansa Cargo, investing €600 million into Frankfurt’s cargo hub while expanding automation and digitalization.

New financial targets for 2028–2030

To support long-term value creation, Lufthansa Group set ambitious new medium-term goals:

· Adjusted EBIT margin of 8–10%

· Adjusted ROCE of 15–20%

· Adjusted Free Cash Flow of over €2.5BN per year

Dividend payouts of 20–40% of consolidated net income remain planned, and the Group continues to target an investment grade rating with minimum liquidity of €8–10BN to protect against future crises.

Management statement

“By 2030, Lufthansa Group will be leaner, more digital, and more profitable,” said Group representatives at the Capital Markets Day. “Reducing administrative overhead by 4,000 roles is a necessary step to ensure efficiency and resilience, while continuing to invest heavily in fleet renewal, customer experience, and sustainable growth.”