“Reduction of 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030 through digitalization, automation, and process consolidation: "In particular, the profound changes brought about by digitalization and the increased use of artificial intelligence will lead to greater efficiency in many areas and processes... the Lufthansa Group plans to cut a total of around 4,000 jobs worldwide by 2030, the majority of which will be in Germany." The focus will be on administrative rather than operational roles.”
CEO, Lufthansa Group
Said Sep 29, 2025Deadline Dec 31, 2030Lufthansa Group press release, Capital Markets Day, Munich, September 29, 2025
Announced at Lufthansa Group's first company-wide Capital Markets Day in six years, alongside a raised mid-term adjusted EBIT margin target of 8-10% from 2028 and plans for 230+ new aircraft by 2030; Spohr told a staff town hall days earlier that becoming "leaner in admin" meant roughly 20% fewer people in group administration. Resolution depends on group administrative headcount reported through 2030.