Lufthansa Group improves first-quarter result despite rising fuel costs
Lufthansa Group's revenue increased by 8% to 8.7 billion euros in the first quarter of 2026, with adjusted EBIT improving by 110 million euros to minus 612 million euros. The company expects Adjusted EBIT to remain significantly above prior-year levels despite higher fuel prices.
Lufthansa Group significantly improved its financial performance in the first quarter of 2026. Group revenue increased by 8% year-on-year to 8.7 billion euros. Adjusted EBIT improved by 110 million euros to minus 612 million euros. Strong travel demand, particularly in March, helped offset operational challenges linked to the Middle East crisis and higher kerosene costs. Lufthansa Group's network airlines benefited from robust demand and flexible route adjustments. The company warned that higher fuel prices could create additional costs of around 1.7 billion euros in 2026. Lufthansa Group plans to offset part of the additional burden through higher ticket revenues, network optimisation, and further cost discipline.
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