With a relationship that spans more than half a century, Lufthansa German Airlines celebrates 60 years of connecting the Indian capital Delhi with Germany. Commemorating this Diamond Jubilee at the exclusive Taj Mahal hotel in New Delhi, Lufthansa Group Senior Vice President of Global Markets & Stations, Frank Naeve, announced the return of the fabled A380 and First Class service to Delhi.
Connecting Germany and Delhi since September 1, 1963, the inaugural Boeing 720 flight from Frankfurt touched down on a warm summer day after stopovers in Rome, Cairo, Kuwait and Karachi, establishing the first connection between the capital city and the Federal Republic of Germany. An early believer in India’s growth story, Lufthansa has maintained strong ties for six decades, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of the growing economic, social and cultural ties between the two nations.
While the world has changed significantly over the past 60 years, the relationship between these two nations has blossomed thanks to the deep connections established between Germany and India. Lufthansa Group, today, has more than 1,000 staff in the country and has announced 64 weekly frequencies to India. India was also one of the first intercontinental markets to surpass pre-pandemic levels with new routes announced, including Bengaluru-Munich and Hyderabad-Frankfurt.
Returning the A380 and reintroducing First Class to Delhi are natural extensions of its strong ties to India. As one of the first to believe in India’s growth story, Lufthansa remains committed to India and looks forward to another 60 years of deepening partnerships and growth.
