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On 2026, Lufthansa celebrates an important milestone: the 6 of January of 1926, does 100 years, the first «Luft Hansa» was founded, and the 6 April of that same year he made his first flight.
This anniversary not only reflects the history of one of the most emblematic brands in aviation, but also represents a significant step towards the future. Pay tribute to the pioneer spirit, innovation and connection between people, cultures and economies that Lufthansa has forged for a century.
100 Lufthansa years
The story begins with the founding of the first Lufthansa, fruit of the merger of Junkers Luftverkehr and Deutsche Aero Lloyd. This merger laid the foundation for a success story in international aviation that continues to this day.. Nevertheless, the road was not always easy. Lufthansa's history is marked by challenges, interruptions and new beginnings, which demonstrates the company's resilience and tireless spirit of innovation.
The darkest chapter in Lufthansa's history occurred during the Nazi era, when the airline joined the regime and played an active role in it. Lufthansa takes advantage of its centenary to critically examine its participation during this period and delve deeper into it based on historical research. As you reflect on your history, Lufthansa is not limited to post-war chapters. The years from its founding to the fall of the first Lufthansa are also part of the company's history..
With the reestablishment of the "second Lufthansa" in 1953, the legal foundations of today's Lufthansa were laid. One more time, it took a great pioneering spirit to make a new beginning after the war. On 1955, flight operations resumed and the journey of the newly founded Deutsche Lufthansa AG began.
The centenary of Lufthansa It is a moment of pride and reflection.. At the same time, represents a bold vision for the future and the beginning of the company's second century.
Anniversary motto: “We are the journey”
The anniversary will be celebrated 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 years, Lufthansa has not only written its own history, but has also significantly shaped the future of aviation.
The anniversary is a tribute to the guests who have accompanied Lufthansa throughout a century of challenges, changes and progress. Without your loyalty and trust, the Lufthansa success story would not have been possible. Therefore, The anniversary is an expression of gratitude to the people who have forged this trajectory.
This especially includes employees: Lufthansa staff members. Since the founding of the company, They have been united by a unique spirit characterized by pioneering ambition, the passion for flying and the commitment to excellence. Today, 40.000 people from 122 countries work for the Lufthansa brand, and 100.000 people over 160 countries are part of the Group.
A year of customer experiences, fans and employees
On the anniversary of 2026, Lufthansa will organize various activities and events to honor the history and future of the aviation group. These include a permanent exhibition in Hangar One of the Lufthansa Group, special events, a history book, film and video productions, celebrations for employees, customer events, as well as marketing and product campaigns.
The anniversary will be visible and tangible for Lufthansa customers from January. Special “100 Years of Lufthansa” emblem will appear on boarding passes, at airports and on board Lufthansa flights in numerous locations. Outside airports, for instance, in the center of many cities, a poster campaign will tell the story of Lufthansa through iconic images and messages.
Lufthansa Anniversary Fleet
A highlight of the celebrations will be the special aircraft decorations: the main subfleets of the main Lufthansa brand will have an aircraft with the new special centenary livery. 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 "Berlin", which was delivered from the Boeing factory in Washington state, EE. UU., to Germany shortly before Christmas and landed at its new home airport in Frankfurt. Coming soon, this cutting-edge aircraft, with registration D-ABPU, will enter regular service.
What's more, there will be two retro decorations. These designs combine tradition and progress, turning each aircraft into a unique flying brand ambassador. The iconic crane, designed by Otto Firle in 1918, remains the global symbol of Lufthansa.
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