Carsten Spohr

Carsten Spohr is the CEO of Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline. He is currently newsworthy due to the challenges Lufthansa faces as a result of the Iran-War and rising kerosene prices. Spohr has warned the Lufthansa workforce of a potential crisis, indicating that up to 40 aircraft could be grounded and that short-time work is a possibility. He anticipates reduced ticket sales due to increased prices passed on to passengers. In response, Lufthansa is developing a multi-stage crisis plan, potentially grounding around 20 older aircraft initially. Despite these challenges, Spohr also announced plans for expansion at Munich Airport's Terminal 2, aiming to accommodate ten million more passengers, highlighting Lufthansa's long-term growth strategy amidst immediate economic pressures. Spohr's leadership is crucial as Lufthansa navigates these turbulent times.