Lufthansa boosts flights for European Championships, flying fans to Germany
Lufthansa is flying football fans to Germany for the European Championship with additional flights and special onboard experiences.
Lufthansa is set to fly football fans to Germany for the European Football Championship, with an additional 200,000 bookings recorded from 14 June to 14 July, and numerous extra flights scheduled, particularly between Germany and Great Britain.
As excitement builds, Lufthansa has transformed six of its A320 aircraft into “Fanhansa” planes, fully decked out to immerse passengers in a football atmosphere from the moment they board. This includes themed headrests, food trays labelled “Breakfast for Champions” and special European Championship chocolates served on all flights.
Heiko Reitz, Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa Airlines, expressed the airline’s enthusiasm:
As a partner of the German men’s national soccer team, we are eagerly awaiting the event. We are particularly looking forward to flying soccer fans from all over the world to Germany.
For those keen to stay updated on match progress, Lufthansa offers a live ticker service on domestic German and European flights. Passengers on Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines can follow real-time match updates in German and English via the FlyNet® portal on their electronic devices, free of charge, throughout the tournament. This feature is also available on Lufthansa’s A350 flights with the new Allegris cabin interior and on Discover Airlines long-haul flights through the FlyNet® portal.
Additionally, passengers can enjoy player videos and quizzes featuring the German national team and gather information about the ten German host cities through the new Lufthansa Insights content system, accessible onboard. Flight crews will keep passengers updated with the latest scores during all Lufthansa flights.
Adding to the festive spirit, Lufthansa has introduced a special European fan scarf, symbolising the airline’s route network. This souvenir will be distributed free of charge at host city airports during Germany matches. A giant version of the scarf will adorn the facade of Terminal 2 in Munich, setting the tone for a summer of major events including the European Championships, European elections, and the Paris Olympic Games. The display will be visible until mid-August.
For more details on travelling to Germany during the European Championships, contact your Global Travel Management Account Manager.
