Lufthansa is Germany's flagship carrier and one of Europe's largest airlines, originally founded in 1926 in Berlin before being reconstituted in 1953 in Cologne. Now headquartered in Cologne with its primary hub at Frankfurt Airport and a secondary hub at Munich Airport, Lufthansa operates a fleet of over 300 aircraft serving more than 200 destinations worldwide. The airline is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance, and is the parent company of Lufthansa Group, which also encompasses Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings. Lufthansa is known for its engineering excellence, operational precision, and high-quality service, particularly in its First Class and Business Class cabins. The airline's First Class Terminal at Frankfurt is considered one of the finest airport lounges in the world. Lufthansa's Miles & More is Europe's largest frequent flyer program with over 30 million members. The airline has been a pioneer in aviation technology, investing heavily in fuel-efficient aircraft and sustainable aviation fuels. Lufthansa Technik, its maintenance division, is one of the world's leading aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers. The company employs approximately 30,000 people in the Lufthansa brand alone and over 100,000 across the entire group, maintaining a strong position in both European and intercontinental markets.
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