Lufthansa Group sets a robust foundation for the year's first quarter
The Lufthansa Group has reported a positive financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, with a 10% increase in revenue and significant improvements in various sectors.
The group's revenue stood at 8.1 billion euros in Q1 2025, a significant jump from the previous year. The Lufthansa Group's passenger airlines contributed 5.9 billion euros to this total, marking a 6% increase.
Despite the positive figures, the operating result of the passenger airlines declined slightly to -934 million euros in Q1 2025. This decline can be attributed to increased costs at airports and air traffic control, as well as higher maintenance expenses. However, the group remains optimistic about the full year, with high travel demand for flights to the Mediterranean and North America.
Lufthansa Cargo, on the other hand, saw a significant improvement. The result improved to 62 million euros in Q1 2025, a significant improvement compared to the previous year's loss of 22 million euros.
The North Atlantic route also saw positive developments. Passenger numbers increased by over 7% in Q1 2025, and the load factor and average yield on North Atlantic flights improved significantly.
Lufthansa Technik, a crucial component of the Lufthansa Group, achieved the best quarterly result in its history with an Adjusted EBIT of 161 million euros in Q1 2025. The company's operational and financial improvements contributed to the positive overall performance of the Lufthansa Group in the first quarter of 2025, although specific details about the developments at Lufthansa Technik in this period were not explicitly detailed.
The Lufthansa Group has also implemented measures to react quickly to potential market fluctuations. A dedicated task force and flexible capacity planning are in place to ensure the group can adapt to changing circumstances.
Despite the challenges posed by economic and political tensions, which make forecasting more difficult for the Lufthansa Group, the group remains optimistic about the future. Improved punctuality led to significantly fewer hotel overnight stays for stranded passengers in Q1 2025, a testament to the group's commitment to service excellence.
Dominik Lelle, a member of the online editorial team of AERO INTERNATIONAL since 2023, reports on these developments with passion and expertise. As a passionate traveler, Lelle enjoys making the world of aviation tangible and exciting for readers.
The operating cash flow of the Lufthansa Group rose to 1.8 billion euros in Q1 2025, and the group confirms its forecast for the full year: The Adjusted EBIT is expected to be significantly above the previous year's level of 1.645 billion euros.
With these positive developments, the Lufthansa Group started the year operationally with the best start in ten years.
