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Lufthansa (IATA code: LH) is the national airline for Germany, one of the biggest airlines in Europe, as well as one of the co-founders of Star Alliance. With a headquarter in Cologne, Lufthansa operates its flights from two main hubs located in Frankfurt International Airport and Munich Airport, using its fleet of 273 aircraft. Carrying the slogan “Nonstop You”, Lufthansa currently offers flight services to 18 domestic destinations and 193 international destinations in 81 countries across Africa, America, Asia, and Europe. Cooperation with Lufthansa CityLine, Eurowings, Germanwings, and many other airlines, also allows Lufthansa to serve a more extensive network. Since it was first established, Lufthansa has won a number of awards. In 2001, the airline has won the award for Europe’s Best Business Class. The facilities provided in Lufthansa’s airport lounges also helped the airline to win the award for Europe’s Leading Airport Lounge in 2015. In 2016, Lufthansa was also recognized as the ‘Best Airline Transatlantic’ and ‘Best Airline in Western Europe’ by the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016. In 2017, Lufthansa has also been awarded the first place in three categories in the Skytrax World Airline Awards, which are ‘Best Airline in Europe’, ‘Best Airline in Western Europe’, and ‘Best First Class Lounge Dining’. As additional service for its passengers, Lufthansa also offers a frequent flyer program called Miles & More. Members can earn miles every time they fly with Lufthansa or 40 other airline partners. In addition, members can also earn miles by staying at hotels, rent cars, shop, or use credit cards that are in partnership with Miles & More. Members will gain at least one mile for every euro they spend. Accumulated miles then can be redeemed for various rewards, such as to rent a car or stay at a hotel, to go on a shopping spree, or redeem them for a flight ticket. Meanwhile, in its day to day operations, Lufthansa offers flights in four classes, which are Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class. Economy Class and Premium Economy Class passengers are entitled to one piece of cabin baggage weighing no more than 8 kg. In addition, Economy Class passengers are also allowed one piece of checked baggage, or two pieces for Premium Economy Class passengers, with a maximum weight of 23 kg each. Both Business Class and First Class passengers can carry up to two pieces of cabin baggage, weighing no more than 8 kg each. Business Class passengers can also carry two pieces of checked baggage, and three pieces for First Class passengers, each weighing no more than 32 kg. Meanwhile, during the flight, passengers can enjoy the great in-flight entertainment provided by Lufthansa through the LCD screens on each seat. The entertainment facility offers hundreds of films, international TV programs, music, audio books, as well as podcasts from around the world. To board the plane, all passengers are required to check-in using one of the four methods available, which are through the airline’s counter at the airport, the check-in machines at the airport, through the airline’s website, or through the Lufthansa app on the passenger’s mobile device. Both online and mobile check-ins are available 24 hours before departure, while counter check-in deadline varies depending on the destination and cabin class. Passengers can find more information about the check-in details and time limit in Lufthansa official website.

Lufthansa was first established in 1926, under the name Deutsche Luft Hansa A.G. (DLH). The airline was Germany's flag carrier until 1945 when all services were suspended following the defeat of Nazi Germany. In an effort to create a new national airline, a company called Aktiengesellschaft für Luftverkehrsbedarf (Luftag), was established on 6 January 1953, with many of its staff having worked for the pre-war Lufthansa. On 1 April 1955, Lufthansa acquired approval to start operating domestic flights, linking Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Munich. Meanwhile, the airline started operating international flights on 15 May 1955, flying to London, Paris, and Madrid, followed by flights to New York City from 1 June of that year, and across the South Atlantic from August 1956. In 1958, Lufthansa ordered four Boeing 707s and started operating flights from Frankfurt to New York City in March 1960. Lufthansa then expanded its routes beyond Bangkok, Thailand, to Hong Kong and Tokyo in 1961. Flights to African countries like Nigeria, Lagos, and Johannesburg in South Africa were later introduced in 1962. Later in 1964, Lufthansa introduced the Boeing 727 and began the Polar route from Frankfurt to Tokyo via Anchorage in May that same year. In February 1965, the airline ordered 21 Boeing 737s that went into service in 1968. Lufthansa then began operating wide-body aircraft with its Boeing 747 on 26 April 1970, followed by the introduction of the DC-10-30 on 12 November 1973, and the first Airbus A300 in 1976. In 1979, Lufthansa became one of the two first airlines to operate the Airbus A310 by ordering 25 units of this aircraft. The airline began modernizing its fleet on 29 June 1985, by ordering 15 units of Airbus A320s and seven Airbus A300-600s, followed by 10 units of Boeing 737-300s a few days later. Lufthansa also bought Airbus A321, Airbus A340, and Boeing 747-400 aircraft. In addition, Lufthansa also adopted a new corporate identity in 1988. The fleet was given a new livery, while cabins, city offices, and airport lounges were redesigned. On 18 May 1997, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways International, and United Airlines formed Star Alliance, the world's first global airline alliance. This alliance includes cooperation in program integration, information technology development, and flight schedule coordination. On 6 December 2006, Lufthansa ordered 20 units of Boeing 747-8s, becoming the first airline to operate the aircraft in 2012. The airline was also the second European airline to operate the Airbus A380, after it was delivered on 19 May 2010. In September 2013, Lufthansa Group announced an order for 59 wide-body aircraft valued more than EUR 14 billion, its biggest order yet. Earlier in the same year, the airline group also placed an order for 100 next-generation narrow-body aircraft. Currently, Lufthansa is operating with a fleet of 273 aircraft, with another 158 aircraft waiting to be delivered.