Lufthansa Halts Frankfurt-Beijing Flights Amid Intense Competition

The German airline cites economic challenges and competitive disadvantages as reasons for suspending the route.

Lufthansa will discontinue its daily Frankfurt to Beijing flights starting October 27, 2024, due to economic pressures.
The airline will maintain its Munich to Beijing route, utilizing the more fuel-efficient Airbus A350.
Competition from Chinese, Turkish, and Gulf airlines, which benefit from lower costs and state support, has impacted Lufthansa's operations.
Rival airlines continue to use Russian airspace, offering shorter and cheaper routes than those available to Lufthansa.
Lufthansa has raised concerns about the uneven playing field in the aviation industry, citing lower labor and operational costs for competitors.