Lufthansa Downgrades 2026 Profit Forecast After Q2 Slump From Strikes
Lufthansa Group cut its full-year 2026 outlook after a sharp 56% fall in second-quarter operating profit, with adjusted EBIT dropping to €383 million. The 2026 adjusted EBIT projection is now €1.7 billion to €2.2 billion. Higher fuel costs and external pressures—alongside strikes—prevented improvements in load factor and yield from fully offsetting costs. The group is raising ticket prices, optimizing short-haul, and temporarily grounding less efficient aircraft.