Deutsche Lufthansa Order - 2024-12-20

This consent order concerns unauthorized foreign air transportation by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) in violation of 49 U.S.C. § 41301. Lufthansa operated flights carrying United Airlines’ (United) designator code (UA) in airspace in which a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibition for U.S. operators and airmen was in effect. This order directs Lufthansa to cease and desist from future similar violations of section 41301 and assesses the carrier a compromise civil penalty of $220,000.