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On 2026, Lufthansa celebrates an important milestone: the 6 of January of 1926, does 100 años, se fundó the first «Air Hansa», and the 6 from April of that same toñdo itó his first flight.
This anniversary not only reflects the history of one of the más emblemáaviation ethicsón, but alsoén represents a significant step towards the future. Pay tribute to espípioneer ritual, the innovationón and the connectionón between people, cultures and economyíthe ones that Lufthansa has forged for a century.
100 añLufthansa's
The story begins with the foundingón of the first Lufthansa, fruit of fusionón de Junkers Luftverkehr y Deutsche Aero Lloyd. This fusión sentó the foundations of a story ésuccess in aviationón international that continuesúto our daysías. Nevertheless, the path was not always fácil. The history of Lufthansa isá marked by challengeíos, interruptions and new beginnings, which demonstrates the resilience and tireless espírite of innovationócompany numberñía.
The capítulo máLufthansa's dark history occurred during the Nazi era, when the aerosolídon't joinó al réthey moan and performñó an active role in él. Lufthansa takes advantage of its centenary to examine críethically their participationón during this period and delve deeper into it based on researchón histórica. As you reflect on your history, Lufthansa is not limited to capsípostwar titles. Slabñsince its foundationón to the caíday of the first Lufthansa tooéThey are part of the company's historyñía.
With the restoration of the «second Lufthansa» on 1953, the legal foundations of today's Lufthansa were laid. Once más, to be requiredó a great espípioneering ritual to undertake a new beginning afterés of war. On 1955, flight operations resumed and beganó the trajectory of the receiptén fundada Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
The centenary of Lufthansa It is a moment of pride and reflectionón. At the same time, represents a visionóbold vision of the future and the beginning of the company's second centuryñía.
Anniversary motto: “We are the journey”
The anniversary will be celebratedá under the motto “We are the journey”, a message that highlights the shared journey of employees, passengers and followers of the brand. Since its first flight ago 100 años, Lufthansa has not only written its own history, but alsoén has significantly shaped the future of aviationón.
The anniversary is a tribute to the guests who have accompaniedñated Lufthansa over a century of challengeíos, changes and progress. Without your loyalty and trust, the story of éLufthansa's success will notíhas been possible. Therefore, the anniversary is an expressionón of gratitude to the people who have forged this trajectory.
This especially includes employees: Lufthansa staff members. From the foundationócompany numberñía, a esp has united themíritu úunique characterized by ambitionópioneer, the passionón for flying and the commitment to excellence. Today in Día, 40.000 people from 122 paíThey work for the Lufthansa brand, and 100.000 people of más de 160 paíThey are part of the Group.
Añor customer experiences, fans and employees
On the anniversary of 2026, Lufthansa organizeá various activities and events to honor the history and future of the aviation groupón. These include an exhibitionón permanent in Hangar One of the Lufthansa Group, special events, a history book, cinematogr productionsáfics and vídeo, celebrations for employees, customer events, así like fieldñmarketing and product ace.
The anniversary will beá visible and tangible for Lufthansa customers from January. The special emblem «100 AñLufthansa's» to appeará on boarding passes, at airports and on board Lufthansa flights in numerous locations. Outside airports, for instance, in the center of many cities, a fieldña of posters tellá the story of Lufthansa a través de imágenes and messagesónicos.
Lufthansa Anniversary Fleet
A highlight of the celebrations will beán special airplane decorations: the main subfleets of the Lufthansa main brand countán with an avión with the new decorationócentennial special. Lufthansa anniversary fleet consists of six aircraft: a Airbus A380, a Airbus A350-1000, a Airbus A350-900, a Airbus A320 and a Boeing 747-8. Leading the anniversary fleet is the Boeing 787-9, called «Berlín», which was delivered from the fáBoeing factory in Washington state, EE. UU., to Germany shortly before Christmas and landedó at its new home airport in Fráncfort. Próximly, it's avióN of avant -garde, with marriageíCula D-ABPU, to enterá in regular service.
Además, hornbeamá two retro decorations. These designsñthe traditional combinationsón and progress, converting each avión on a flying ambassador úunique of the brand. La icónica grúa, diseñada by Otto Firle in 1918, is still the síLufthansa global symbol.
