Lufthansa Considers Canceling Frankfurt-Beijing Route Due to Unequal Competition

The German airline also cites high cost and weak demand as reasons for the consideration.

Lufthansa airplanes are seen parked on the tarmac at Frankfurt airport, Germany, on Nov. 7, 2019. Ralph Orlowski/Reuters

German airline Lufthansa is considering whether to continue operating daily flights between Frankfurt and Beijing because of high cost, weak demand, and unequal competition from other countries, especially China.

A final decision on whether to cut the connection from Frankfurt will be made in October, a Lufthansa spokesperson said on Sept. 20. The airline “is continuously evaluating and optimizing its entire route network,” the spokesperson said.