Lufthansa Again Lowers 2026 Profit Forecast Due to Rising Fuel Costs

On November 3, 2026, the Lufthansa Group lowered its full-year 2026 profit forecast for the second time due to rising fuel costs, cutting its full-year adjusted EBIT forecast to €1.7 billion to €2 billion, below the previous upper estimate of €2.2 billion. The report said the group's third-quarter fuel expenditure increased by more than €543 million year on year, and full-year fuel expenditure is expected to increase by about €2 billion to €9.3 billion. The report did not mention the specific time or figures of the previous first profit forecast cut. Current progress is that the Lufthansa Group has given a new profit range for its 2026 performance.