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=== History of Lufthansa ===
'''Early Years (1920s-1940s)'''

Lufthansa's story began in '''1926''' with the establishment of '''Deutsche Luft Hansa AG''' (Deutsche Air Hansa), which initially started as a regional carrier within Germany. During its early years, Lufthansa quickly expanded its services to include international destinations, helping to shape Germany’s presence in the global aviation sector. In the 1930s, Lufthansa was one of the pioneers in transatlantic flights, and it helped lay the groundwork for modern aviation.

World War II severely impacted Lufthansa's operations, and following the end of the war, the airline was temporarily disbanded. However, after Germany's recovery, Lufthansa was re-established in '''1953''' and began focusing on domestic flights and rebuilding its international routes.

'''Post-War Growth and Modernization (1950s-1970s)'''

After its reformation, Lufthansa introduced newer, more advanced aircraft, including the '''Lockheed Super Constellation''' and the '''Boeing 707''', in the 1950s. By the 1960s, Lufthansa had begun flying international routes to destinations such as '''New York''' and '''Tokyo'''.

The 1970s saw further expansion with the introduction of the '''Boeing 747''', marking the airline’s entry into the world of long-haul, wide-body aircraft. This allowed Lufthansa to serve even more international destinations, particularly across '''North America''' and '''Asia'''.

'''Joining the Star Alliance and Global Expansion (1990s-Present)'''

Lufthansa joined the '''Star Alliance''' in '''1997''', providing passengers with an even greater number of destinations and travel options through its partners. The airline continued to grow and modernize its fleet, investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft such as the '''Airbus A320''' family and the '''Boeing 777'''. In the 2000s, Lufthansa expanded further through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of '''Swiss International Air Lines''' (2005), '''Austrian Airlines''' (2009), and '''Brussels Airlines''' (2017).

Today, Lufthansa operates a fleet of over '''300 aircraft''', and its global network serves more than '''200 destinations''' across '''80 countries''', making it one of the largest airlines in the world.
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