Lufthansa Group Plans Centralized Network, IT Management Across Europe

Lufthansa Group announced a significant reorganization to more closely integrate its hub airlines—Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines—with the goal of strengthening their market position while boosting efficiency and profitability. Starting January 2026, network management for short- and medium-haul flights, as well as IT functions, will be centralized across the group, following a model already established for long-haul routes. Four Group Function Boards will oversee key areas such as airport hubs, technology, human resources, and finance, but individual airlines will retain control over customer experience and flight operations. This restructuring, part of an efficiency program led by CEO Carsten Spohr, aims to facilitate closer collaboration across group functions while maintaining distinct airline identities. The initiative also plans to extend centralization to Lufthansa’s Italian subsidiary Ita once a majority stake is secured. Overall, Lufthansa seeks to enhance coordinated services for customers using multiple group airlines and improve financial management frameworks through this integrated approach.