Lufthansa eyes more long-haul cost savings

Lufthansa A321. By Kurt Hofmann Lufthansa is evaluating measures to reduce costs on its long-haul network. The carrier is targeting a 10% cost reduction by 2015, compared to 2011 levels, according to Lufthanseat. By 2025, costs per passenger kilometer should be reduced 20% compared to 2011 levels. Lufthansa said its high-yield trunk routes of Beijing and Shanghai face strong competition from Gulf carriers and Far East carriers. The carrier is considering bringing in more ...