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Is Lufthansa the smallest airline in Germany?

Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany, and the second-largest in Europe. Some of Lufthansa's hubs are Frankfurt am Main and Munich, Germany. A hub is an airport where people who fly from one city to a second city can transfer or change airplanes.



No, quite the opposite: Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the largest in the entire world. It serves as the country's national "flag carrier" and is the centerpiece of the Lufthansa Group, which also includes major subsidiaries like Eurowings, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. In terms of fleet size, Lufthansa alone operates over 270 aircraft, and the entire group manages more than 700. Within Germany, there are many smaller regional and charter airlines (such as Condor or Sundair), but none come close to the market dominance, route network, or employee count of Lufthansa. The airline operates two primary global hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, which act as the main gateways for international travel into and out of Central Europe, making it the undisputed titan of German aviation.

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Lufthansa has received 5-Star Airline certification from the independent rating agency, Skytrax. For this award, the travel comfort and service quality provided by Lufthansa were examined and assessed. The result is a great honour for us: Lufthansa is Europe's only 5-Star Airline.

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Lufthansa is a German carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.3/10. This is above the general average .

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Lufthansa calls its low-cost long-haul ticket class Economy Light. It works similarly to most other airlines' ultra-low-fare options: less free baggage, limited or no seat selection, and less overall flexibility for your ticket.

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Lufthansa's premium economy seats offer 38 inches of pitch and a seat that is 18-19 inches wide, with 8 inches of recline. Lufthansa's premium economy seats offer a cocktail table at the armrest, which you can use for your pre-departure or in-flight beverage.

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After pre-boarding, once on board you will be given your Sleeper's Row set, comprising a thin mattress plus a Business Class-quality blanket and pillow. You can lie down, stretch out and enjoy the extra space for the entire duration of your flight. On long-haul flights with a flight duration of approx.

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On intercontinental flights as well as on continental feeder flights, advance seat reservation is free of charge for passengers in Business and First Class.

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