Lufthansa is pressing German policymakers for a state “Sofortprogramm” to stabilize domestic feeder traffic into Frankfurt and Munich, as the group says inner-German capacity is still only 65 percent of 2019 levels. The demand was reported on 2 June 2026 and highlights the continuing strain on hub connectivity at Germany’s two main long-haul gateways.
The airline links the request to broader concerns over Germany’s competitiveness as an aviation location and argues that current conditions leave German carriers at a disadvantage versus foreign rivals. The focus is on feeder supply, not on long-haul growth or fleet expansion.
No official Lufthansa press release was identified for this specific call, and the precise policy package, funding structure and implementation mechanism remain undisclosed. The figure given refers to inner-German feeder routes to Frankfurt and Munich; the exact 2026 reference date behind the 65 percent comparison was not specified.