The airline said most of the reductions stem from the closure of its loss-making CityLine service and the retirement of 27 aircraft. It cited the sharp increase in jet fuel prices, which it said had more than doubled, along with labour disputes with its workforce, as key factors behind the decision.
According to the airline, the cuts will result in savings of around 40,000 tonnes of jet fuel through October and represent about 1% of its available seat kilometres.
Lufthansa said it is consolidating its European network, with unprofitable routes from its Frankfurt and Munich hubs being withdrawn, while services from Zurich, Brussels and Vienna are being expanded. The carrier added that passengers will continue to have access to its global route network and long-haul connections.
The airline also indicated that its long-haul capacity will be reduced later in the year, with six intercontinental aircraft set to be withdrawn. Two Boeing 747s will be grounded for the winter ahead of their planned retirement, while four Airbus A340-600 aircraft will be retired in October.
The move comes as airlines face elevated costs linked to fuel prices, with concerns also raised over supply constraints tied to the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.
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