Lufthansa Announces 4,000 Administrative Job Cuts by 2030 Amid German Economic Downturn

Sep 29, 2025 03:10 pm CST

German airline giant Lufthansa plans to eliminate 4,000 administrative positions by 2030, representing nearly 4% of its workforce, as the company embraces digital transformation and artificial intelligence while navigating Germany's ongoing economic recession. The cuts will primarily affect administrative roles rather than operational positions across the group's airlines including Eurowings, Austrian, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and newly acquired ITA Airways.