by Lufthansa Flyer | Mar 9, 2017 | A320, Air Berlin, Austrian, Featured |
Austrian Airlines on March 7 introduced the first wet-leased Air Berlin A320 into service for Lufthansa Group. The aircraft, D-ABZA, flew in Austrian colors from Vienna to Skopje. D-ABZC entered service for OS in March 8.
D-ABZA and D-ABZC are the first 2 of 5 Air Berlin aircraft that will operate for Austrian. Under the wet-lease agreement, the aircraft will carry OS colors, however the crew that you will see aboard the plane will be dressed in their Air Berlin uniforms since technically the employees are on lease from Air Berlin.
D-ABZA shows off her new Austrian Colors. Photo courtesy of Austrian Airlines.
This opportunity for Austrian to expand their fleet and reach comes after Lufthansa agreed with Air Berlin to sublet 40 Air Berlin aircraft in order to help Air Berlin restructure their operations in an attempt to return to profitability. Air Berlin’s key investor, Etihad, was instrumental in working with LH to make the deal possible.
D-ABZC in her old AB colors…..
Most of the 40 aircraft will be painted in LH Group’s Eurowings livery and will be deployed on routes that EW normally serves along with a few new additions thanks to having an airport full of new planes to deploy.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Mar 8, 2017 | Europe, Fare Sale, Featured, Lufthansa |
Maybe not as catchy as stopping to smell the roses, but Lufthansa has put Amsterdam (and the rest of Europe) on sale for this Spring.
The lowest fare to Amsterdam that I could find is a very attractive $480 from Denver. From most East Coast gateways to Amsterdam is still attractive in the low $600 range.
Aside from AMS, Boston (Aboard the A350!!) to Madrid or Barcelona can be booked for only $469. San Jose to Copenhagen is priced in the mid $600 range.
In fact, most European destinations can be booked for fares ranging between $600-$900 during this promotion.
The sale runs through March 15, 2017. Departing flights must take place between April 7 and April 30, while return travel must happen by October 30, 2017. You must purchase your tickets at least 7 days ahead of your departure.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Mar 5, 2017 | Featured, Germany, Lufthansa, Voucher |
Lufthansa is offering passengers a €20 voucher valid for any bookings made at Lufthansa.com, so long as your flight originates in Germany.
The terms of the voucher are as follow:
- Vouchers must be redeemed between April 1 and April 30, 2017
- Tavel must take place between April 1 and September 30, 2017
- Flights must be operated by Lufthansa or LH City Line
- Voucher is valid only for itineraries originating in Germany and must be booked at Lufthansa.com
H/T: Oliver 2002 of FlyerTalk
