The airline group is weighed down with costs related to absorbing parts of bankrupt Air Berlin.

The German giant’s fortunes are boosted by the Air Berlin bankruptcy and by ending a pilot dispute.

The sum to be sought through the courts could stretch to more than €1 billion.

easyJet is filling many holes left by Air Berlin, launching routes from Germany to a number of Scandinavian airports.

Virgin takes delivery of the first of four A330s it is leasing from bankrupt Air Berlin.

Lufthansa Group as a whole carried 130 million passengers in 2017

Are IAG and Vueling the deal’s only winners?

Former owner says Lufthansa is blocking Niki’s sale

Lufthansa’s attempted takeover allegedly stopped by EU

Low-cost carrier to start 250 flights a week within Germany

Lufthansa struggles to deal with post-Air Berlin chaos

New chief executive to take on role in challenging times

Icelandair steps in to ensure Iceland’s visitors keep flowing

CEO was insured in case of insolvency, but not the passengers

Low-cost carrier will buy part of Air Berlin for €40m

Group sees strong demand – and the demise of rivals

Italy gives new loan and extends bid deadline

LCC to take €210mn deal to EU competition regulator

Air Berlin may soon stop flying, union document says

Pilot action criticised by both union and management