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flag Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr pushes reforms to boost profits, despite union strikes and delays.

flag Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, known for his crisis leadership, is pushing efficiency reforms, centralizing management across 12 airlines, and expanding long-haul routes to boost margins from 4.4% in 2024 to 8–10% by 2030. flag Despite a 60% stock rise since early 2025 and improved on-time performance—over 80% at Frankfurt and Munich hubs—union tensions persist, leading to recent strike-related cancellations affecting 100,000 passengers. flag Spohr, a former pilot, remains focused on fleet renewal and cost control amid ongoing challenges including delivery delays and global competition.

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