Lufthansa job cuts: 4,000 admin roles by 2030

Lufthansa job cuts: the carrier will reduce 4,000 administrative roles by 2030 as it leans into AI and digitalization.

On September 29, 2025, Lufthansa Group announced a plan to cut 4,000 back-office and administrative positions across its operations by 2030. The German airline group said the changes will be gradual and tied to a push for artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization to streamline workflows and boost efficiency.

Company executives stressed that frontline roles—pilots, cabin crew and ground operations—will be preserved. The cuts are focused on administrative tasks that the group believes can be automated or restructured through new software, robotics process automation and other digital tools.

Lufthansa framed the move as part of a broader restructuring to deliver cost savings and stronger financial resilience amid persistent industry pressures. The airline said investments in technology and training will accompany the reductions to help affected staff transition.

Lufthansa job cuts: what to know

Key details the airline highlighted include timing, scope and intent: the 4,000 role reduction runs through 2030; the target is administrative and back-office functions; and the goal is to reinvest savings into digital platforms and automation.

Lufthansa job cuts will affect mainly administrative/back-office roles, with frontline staff spared.
Announcement date: September 29, 2025.
Timeline to 2030, phased reductions and simultaneous investment in AI and automation.

Employees and unions will be consulted on implementation and any social measures; Lufthansa emphasized the gradual nature of the programme rather than an immediate round of layoffs. The group expects the combination of workforce changes and technology spend to support profitability in a competitive European market.