Lufthansa says no decline in US bookings despite stricter border policy
German airline Lufthansa said it has not seen a drop in bookings to and from the United States, despite tighter border policies under President Donald Trump. Chief Financial Officer Till Streichert said the airline's key transatlantic business remains strong
Streichert described the market environment for 2025 as positive, especially in the North Atlantic region, and expects a significant improvement in earnings for the group.
Last month, Germany updated its travel advice for its citizens traveling to the United States, stressing that having a visa or visa exemption does not guarantee entry, after three German citizens were detained at the border.
Meanwhile, British airline Virgin Atlantic said it was starting to see some signs of slowing demand in the United States after a strong start to 2025. This echoed warnings from Delta Air Lines about the impact of economic uncertainty in the United States amid tariffs and rising prices.
Note that while Lufthansa did not report a drop in bookings, the global airline industry has faced other challenges, including strikes and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, Lufthansa has had to cancel more than 23,000 flights due to the pandemic.
However, given the current situation, Lufthansa maintains a positive outlook for its transatlantic business, despite challenges from border policies and the global economic environment.