In a statement to Doha News, Lufthansa said that the route was not making enough money. “Despite substantial sales efforts, this route was found to be commercially not viable,” the airline said. However, the airline will retain its stopover in Kuwait, a spokesperson said.

As of March 2026, Lufthansa does not operate its own "metal" (aircraft) to Doha primarily due to intense competition and strategic partnerships. Doha is the home hub of Qatar Airways, which offers a massive frequency of flights to Frankfurt and Munich with a superior onboard product and lower operating costs. Lufthansa found it difficult to compete with Qatar’s subsidies and hub efficiency on this specific route. Instead of flying their own planes, Lufthansa utilizes its codeshare agreements and its partnership within the Star Alliance (through other regional partners) to route passengers. Furthermore, in early March 2026, the geopolitical situation in the Middle East has led to several temporary airspace closures and flight suspensions across the Gulf region. Lufthansa has recently pivoted its Middle Eastern focus toward hubs like Dubai and Riyadh, where they see higher yield for European business travelers. By not flying to Doha, they avoid the "capacity war" with Qatar Airways and can deploy their aircraft on more profitable North American or Asian routes where they have a stronger competitive advantage.