Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030 amid digital push

The cuts represent about 4% of its 103,000-strong global workforce and will primarily affect employees in Germany, the company confirmed. 

The move comes as Europe’s largest airline navigates a challenging economic climate. Germany is facing a second consecutive year of recession, with unemployment at a decade high, while corporate giants grapple with Chinese competition, soaring energy costs, and sluggish tech adoption. Lufthansa, which owns Eurowings, Austrian, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and recently acquired ITA Airways, said the cuts will target overlapping roles and non-essential administrative functions.

“The profound changes brought about by digitalisation and the increased use of artificial intelligence will lead to greater efficiency in many areas and processes,” the group said. The announcement follows Bosch’s recent plan to eliminate 13,000 jobs worldwide, underscoring the pressure on German industry to streamline operations amid economic headwinds.