Lufthansa establishes new leadership roles to strengthen Munich and Frankfurt hubs
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Background ✨
Lufthansa's decision to centralise operations management at its Munich hub is driven by increased demand and low fleet availability at Frankfurt, leading to the discontinuation of some routes1. CEO Jens Ritter emphasised the importance of exploiting synergies and efficient management across Lufthansa's hubs, highlighting the integration of technical support for Lufthansa and Discover Airlines fleets2. Additionally, COO Karl Brandes criticised Munich's ground handling, advocating for digitalisation and automation to address labour shortages3.