Budget carrier Eurowings, a member of the Luthansa Group, has an innovative new appraoch to onboard coffee: an industrial-grade espresso machine. Will Eurowings suddenly have the best onbaord coffee in Europe? New Automated Coffee Cart Offers Espresso Drinks On...
Lufthansa CEO Fears For The Future Of German Aviation
After both Ryanair and Eurowings announced large service cuts in Germany in 2025, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr says he is concerned that high taxes and fees at German airports will continue to drive carriers away. He’s right. Lufthansa CEO...
Review: Eurowings Discover A330-200 Premium Economy
I enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Eurowings Discover onboard an A330-200 in premium economy class and found the service, amenities, and even the food excellent. Eurowings Discover A330-200 Premium Economy Review Eurowings Discover is owned by the Lufthansa...
Lufthansa’s Muddled Eurowings Strategy
After recently announcing plans to discontinue longhaul routes on Eurowings, now Lufthansa is adding four new Eurowings routes to the United States. It’s a sign that Lufthansa doesn’t know what to do with its underperforming budget unit. Next spring,...
Lufthansa Cabin Crews Consider New Strike
Cabin crew unions at Eurowings, a low-cost subdivision of Lufthansa, will soon vote on whether to strike this summer. A vote to strike could spread to Lufthansa mainline cabin crews. Talks broke down this week after Lufthansa approached the...
In Defense of Brussels Airlines
Lufthansa wants to get rid of Brussels Airlines as a separate brand, instead dissolving it fully into its low-cost Eurowings division. While not a terrible idea, I still do no think it is the wisest one. Brussels runs a...
Lufthansa Will Take Over 80% of Air Berlin, Launch New Longhaul Routes
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr announced his company will take over the majority of Air Berlin’s assets, including 81 aircraft. Speaking to reporters, Sphor said Lufthansa would invest at least €1.5BN and offers jobs to at least 3,000 (and possibly more...
“We’re All Humans”: Air Berlin FA Feeds Me
Earlier this week I flew Eurowings on an undisclosed route operated by Air Berlin. An unexpected and kind gesture from a FA really made my day. It was an afternoon flight and as is customary, no complimentary snack or...
Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access When Flying Eurowings
Eurowings is part of the Lufthansa Group but not a member of Star Alliance. How does lounge access work? The rules are a bit quirky, with good news for Lufthansa, United and ANA Star Gold members and bad news...
