Lufthansa Group Unveils Its Biggest Route Expansion Since 2020 for Summer 2027
Lufthansa Group’s summer 2027 expansion adds flights to Columbus, Phoenix and Edmonton, alongside more Japan services and a new Rome–Caracas route.

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Lufthansa Group’s summer 2027 expansion adds flights to Columbus, Phoenix and Edmonton, alongside more Japan services and a new Rome–Caracas route.
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