The Lufthansa story began in 1926, with its founding in Berlin. This chapter was brought to a close in 1945 with the end of the Second World War. Eight years later the new company, Lufthansa German Airlines, was founded in Cologne in 1953.

The airline's success is owed greatly to Lufthansa's technical expertise. Lufthansa's fleet is one of the youngest and most environment-friendly in the industry (average age: six years) and so the airline can offer its passengers the comfort and convenience of the most modern aircraft.

For an airline to be successful, it is essential that it have a global route network. The airline supplements its own network through cooperation with other major airlines. Passengers benefit additionally from an extensive frequent flyer program and improved ground services. Lufthansa plays a leading role in the industry in the further development of electronic distribution and ticketing.

Lufthansa pays special attention to its First Class and Business Class passengers. The company's aim is to open up the customer to new dimensions in air travel and to extend Lufthansa's special service to the pre- and post-flight stages.