Relax and Start the Summer Holidays with Lufthansa

Germany

As the summer school holidays begin in Hesse, Lufthansa is preparing for one of its busiest travel periods of the year.

Over the first holiday weekend alone, the airline expects to welcome 186,000 passengers through Frankfurt Airport. This summer, Lufthansa is operating flights to 211 destinations from Frankfurt: 140 within Germany and Europe, and 71 intercontinental.

Among European travellers, the most popular destinations include Portugal, Greece, France, Italy, and Scandinavia. For long-haul travel, Windhoek, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Bogotá, Seattle, and Los Angeles are in particularly high demand.

Improved Punctuality and Operational Stability

Lufthansa’s on-time performance has seen significant improvement. Ranked fifth among European network carriers last summer, the airline is now among the top three. For arrival punctuality — a key metric for travellers — Lufthansa ranked first this spring.

“A stable and punctual flight operation is essential to customer satisfaction,” said Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines. “Despite a challenging economic environment, we invested €200 million to stabilize operations — and those investments are now paying off for both our guests and our employees. Lufthansa’s punctuality is currently the best it has been in a decade.”

Enhancing the Travel Experience

Beyond flight operations, Lufthansa has invested heavily in upgrading its customer experience. From enhanced in-flight catering and lounge services to the rollout of the new Allegris long-haul cabin concept, customer satisfaction is trending positively.

Lufthansa was recently awarded the title of World’s Most Family-Friendly Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. In addition, its First Class Terminal in Frankfurt earned the award for World’s Best First Class Lounge.

Digital Services for a Stress-Free Start

Lufthansa continues to expand its suite of digital tools to help travellers enjoy a smoother journey. The Lufthansa app — named the World’s Best Airline App — now allows users to upload passports during check-in and verify ESTA travel authorisations. It also offers live updates, gate information, and baggage tracking via the “Live Activity” function.

New Baggage Pick-Up and Check-In Service

A new partnership with tech provider AirPortr offers travellers departing from Frankfurt an innovative luggage solution: baggage can now be picked up from home or hotel, sealed, transported to the airport, and checked in — all without the traveller needing to carry it to the terminal. Guests receive real-time tracking and a digital baggage receipt, allowing them to head directly to security and travel more comfortably.

“Lufthansa is excited to bring our guests to their summer holiday destinations,” said Jens Ritter. “After a strong performance during Easter and Pentecost, we are ready for the peak season. Our teams on board and on the ground are doing an outstanding job ensuring a reliable, comfortable, and enjoyable travel experience.”