Lufthansa's Miles & More frequent flyer programme has been hit by a political row in Germany. Tabloid newspaper Bild has obtained a list of politicians who have been using points gained on business trips made for private purposes - forcing at least two senior politicians to resign. The issue has raised questions about the security of the data held on the Miles & More system.
Source: Airline Business
Italian carrier ITA Airways is performing ahead of the business plan drawn up last year as Luthansa Group prepares to take a stake in the airline.
Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, marking the resumption of aircraft deliveries for the AirAsia Group after a hiatus of close to four years.
Lufthansa Group expects to close its deal to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways in the fourth quarter after securing conditional European Commission clearance for the transaction.
