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PRESS RELEASE Expands Frankfurt-Kolkata service to meet increased demand Frankfurt/Munich, February 21, 2008 – Lufthansa announced today that the airline will expand its already comprehensive service to India with the introduction of a Munich – Mumbai (Bombay) route and more frequent service between Frankfurt and Kolkata (Calcutta). Beginning May 3rd Lufthansa will offer three weekly flights between its Munich hub and Mumbai, India’s most important port and home to 40 percent of the country’s foreign trade. Operated by a three-cabin Airbus A340-300 aircraft, the new route will complement Lufthansa’s existing daily service from Frankfurt to Mumbai. To meet increased customer demand for its Frankfurt – Kolkata route, which initiated in December 2006, Lufthansa will boost service along that route from three to five flights per week starting June 3rd. “India continues to gain significance as a growth market and with Lufthansa’s global network we are able to respond to increasing worldwide passenger demand for convenient service to the region,” notes Karl Ulrich Garnadt, Executive Vice President Services and Human Resources, Lufthansa Passenger Airlines. “Through steady service expansion Lufthansa will soon offer our customers a choice of 50 flights per week to six destinations in India – a milestone that underscores Lufthansa’s position as the European market leader in passenger service.” In addition to its expansive network, Lufthansa’s unparalleled service to India includes exclusive low fares via WeFlyHome.com, authentic Indian cuisine, an entertainment system that features the latest Bollywood films and a special selection of Indian music, Hindi-speaking flight attendants, and much more. First and Business Class travelers can enjoy the airline’s lie-flat beds, noted superior service and gourmet menu selections from Chef Hemant Oberoi of Mumbai’s famous Taj Mahal Hotel. For added convenience, Lufthansa codeshares on all Indian routes with its partner Air India, and offers a frequent flyer partnership with Jet Airways. The new service at a glance: Munich – Mumbai (Bombay) / India Schedule Flight time Distance Aircraft type Seating capacity One of the world’s largest airlines, Lufthansa flies to 192 destinations in 78 countries, including 22 North American gateways, as of April 2008. Lufthansa has hubs in Munich, Frankfurt, and, with its 2005 acquisition of SWISS into its portfolio, Zurich. Together with its partners, Lufthansa serves 416 destinations in approximately 100 countries. An industry innovator, Lufthansa has long been committed to environment protection and sustainability, operating the most technically-advanced and fuel-efficient fleet in the world. Lufthansa will be the largest European operator of the Airbus A380 and the launch customer for the new Boeing 747-8, the industries’ two most fuel-efficient passenger aircraft. For more information or reservations, visit www.lufthansa.com. Deutsche Lufthansa AG |