Lufthansa group to recruit 10,000 staff in 2025, continue cost-cutting measures

Investing.com -- German airline group Lufthansa (XETRA:LHAG) plans to hire approximately 10,000 employees across its group in 2025, while continuing cost reduction efforts at its main airline, the company announced on Wednesday. The recruitment drive includes more than 2,000 flight attendants, over 1,400 ground staff, around 1,300 technical experts, 1,200 administrative staff, and 800 pilots. More than half of the hiring is expected to occur in Germany.

The group had a higher recruitment target for 2024, aiming to bring on 13,000 new employees across the group. However, it anticipates hiring fewer staff in 2025 as part of its "Turnaround efficiency" program. Lufthansa Airlines, one of the leading carriers in Europe, has been grappling with low yields, competition from international airlines, and escalating costs, leading to a cost-cutting program set to run until 2026.

Lufthansa Technik, the company's maintenance business, will be a focal point for hiring in 2025. The group's subsidiaries, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings, each plan to hire around 700 employees. Lufthansa Airlines aims to recruit approximately 1,200 staff in the coming 12 months, with a focus on operations.

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Source: Investing.com