Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Strategic Overhaul

Lufthansa Group confirms plans to cut 4,000 jobs as part of a broad strategic overhaul announced at its Capital Markets Day in Munich.

Lufthansa job cuts were revealed during the airline’s Capital Markets Day in Munich, where management said the Group will eliminate 4,000 positions to streamline operations and meet new financial targets. The move affects multiple departments across the Lufthansa Group and signals a sharper workforce strategy as the airline adapts to changing market conditions in Europe.

Executives framed the reductions as part of a larger restructuring designed to improve efficiency and profitability while positioning the Group for future growth. Lufthansa — which operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft through mainline and regional units — faces cost pressures shared across the European aviation sector, and this announcement reflects that broader trend.

Lufthansa job cuts: what management says

At Capital Markets Day in Munich, Lufthansa leadership outlined objectives tied to the cuts, including lower unit costs and simplified operating models. While the company has not published a detailed timeline for all affected roles, it indicated the reductions will span corporate functions and operational teams. Stakeholders should expect further updates as Lufthansa provides more granular plans and consults with employee representatives.

Lufthansa job cuts will remove 4,000 positions across the Group.
The company aims to reduce complexity and lower operating costs.
Impacts will likely touch corporate, administrative and some operational areas.

This development was reported by AviTrader and marks a significant pivot in the Group’s workforce policy. Unions, regulators and staff will be key voices in the coming weeks as Lufthansa works through consultation processes and implements the announced measures. Watch for official statements from the Lufthansa Group for precise timelines, severance terms, and which business units are most affected.