Lufthansa Keeps 2026 Outlook Despite High Fuel Costs
Lufthansa shares rose 6% as the airline kept its 2026 profit outlook despite a 1.7 billion euro fuel hit. It plans to offset costs through higher fares and cuts.
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DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA-REG maintained its 2026 profit guidance despite a 1.7 billion euro jet-fuel hit to costs, sending shares up 6%. The airline reported a 612 million euro adjusted operating loss for the first quarter, beating analyst projections of 659 million euros. Investors are weighing Lufthansa's ability to offset fuel inflation through higher ticket prices against the persistent threat of labor strikes.
