Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Europe’s largest airline group, today announced plans to reduce its administrative workforce by 4,000 positions by the year 2030. This strategic move marks the company’s most significant personnel adjustment since the COVID-19 pandemic and is part of a broader initiative to streamline operations, embrace digital transformation, and improve long-term profitability.
The majority of the job reductions will occur in Germany and will focus on administrative roles rather than operational staff. The company emphasized that the cuts will be achieved through natural attrition, digitalization, automation, and process consolidation, minimizing disruption to its core services and customer experience.
Carsten Spohr, Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Group, stated: "To remain competitive and financially resilient in a rapidly evolving industry, we must adapt our organizational structure. These changes will allow us to invest in future technologies and deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders."
Despite ongoing challenges such as aircraft delivery delays and labor unrest, Lufthansa remains committed to its growth strategy, including the addition of over 230 aircraft to its fleet by 2030, with 100 designated for long-haul routes.
The company will continue to engage with employee representatives and unions to ensure a fair and transparent transition process.