Airline Guide · Europe
Lufthansa (LH)
Germany's flag carrier and Europe's largest airline group, Lufthansa is a founding member of Star Alliance with hubs in Frankfurt and Munich.
LH airline facts
IATA Code
LH
ICAO Code
DLH
Callsign
Lufthansa
Country
Germany
Headquarters
Cologne
Region
Europe
Alliance
Star Alliance
Founded
1953
Lufthansa hubs
Primary airports where Lufthansa concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: LH
Where is Lufthansa based?
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Lufthansa (IATA: LH, ICAO: DLH) is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The airline was founded in 1953 and operates a fleet of approximately 320 aircraft.
What is Lufthansa's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Lufthansa is LH. The ICAO code is DLH. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Lufthansa".
Which alliance does Lufthansa belong to?
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Lufthansa is a member of Star Alliance, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Lufthansa's primary hubs?
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Lufthansa operates primary hubs at FRA, MUC. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Lufthansa have?
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Lufthansa operates a fleet of approximately 320 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Lufthansa founded?
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Lufthansa was founded in 1953, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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