German airline group Lufthansa announced on Monday that it will eliminate 4,000 administrative positions by 2030 as part of a major restructuring aimed at boosting efficiency through automation and digitalisation.
Most of the cuts will affect non-operational staff — about 20% of that segment — with changes concentrated in Germany and coordinated with labor unions.
The airline also unveiled more ambitious financial targets, including an adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxation (EBIT) margin of 8–10% and a free cash flow exceeding €2.5 billion (N4.4 trillion) a year by 2028.
The announcement comes amid broader global pressure on airlines to cut costs and adapt to volatile fuel prices and changing demand.
For Nigeria, where many citizens travel abroad, this could impact route networks, ticket pricing, and employment prospects for aviation professionals affiliated with international carriers.
