Lufthansa slashes 2024 outlook, citing strikes and capacity snags

Lufthansa slashes 2024 outlook, citing strikes and capacity snags

Lufthansa slashed its 2024 earnings outlook, expecting adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 2.2 billion euros, down from a previous forecast of stable earnings compared to 2023. The airline reported a first-quarter loss of 849 million euros, with strikes impacting earnings by around 350 million euros. Lufthansa shares fell by more than 4 per cent to a five-month low.