Deutsche Lufthansa and Fraport have signed a first agreement on short-term cost savings. The partners are thus creating the right conditions for the further growth of Lufthansa at Frankfurt Airport. The agreement will also provide the basis for further discussions regarding a medium and long-term partnership. In the future, Lufthansa and Fraport are planning to work together consistently to make the most of potential areas for further increasing efficiency and lowering costs. … [Read more...] about Lufthansa and Fraport sign agreement on cost savings and further growth
Harry Hohmeister
SWISS appoints new head of cargo
SWISS has appointed Ashwin Bhat as its new head of cargo. He will assume his new duties on 1 October. Bhat, who is currently head of global area management at SWISS’s Swiss WorldCargo division, succeeds Oliver Evans, who has decided to step down from the post after some 13 years. Bhat, who is 46 and an Indian national, joined Swiss WorldCargo in 2002. After several years serving in various capacities within pricing, revenue management and controlling, he was appointed head of area … [Read more...] about SWISS appoints new head of cargo
SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have finalised an order for three additional 777-300ER (extended Range) aircraft, valued at US$990 million at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS' 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier's long-haul fleet renewal. "I am delighted that with the formal signing of the contract, SWISS has set a further milestone in its … [Read more...] about SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
Lufthasa delays construction of new cargo centre
Lufthansa Cargo will be delaying the construction of its new cargo centre called LCCneo at the Cargo City North of Frankfurt airport by at least two years. Constructing the LCCneo is a central pillar of the freight carrier’s future programme “Lufthansa Cargo 2020”. Harry Hohmeister, a member of the executive board of the Deutsche Lufthansa AG and chairman of the supervisory board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, said: “Air cargo is a core business for us and … [Read more...] about Lufthasa delays construction of new cargo centre
LH Cargo appoints new board member
Alexis von Hoensbroech has been appointed new board member products & sales of Lufthansa Cargo. This means the supervisory board of the cargo airline has opted for an internal Lufthansa candidate to succeed Andreas Otto. Von Hoensbroech is currently "head of commercial Frankfurt" for Lufthansa Passage and responsible for network management, revenue management and commercial business management at the airline's biggest hub. The 44-year-old manager will take on his new position as of 1 … [Read more...] about LH Cargo appoints new board member
