How Can Lufthansa Be 100 Years Old? It’s More Complicated Than You Think

Today, German flag carrier Lufthansa is celebrating its 100th anniversary. However, those familiar with the life and times of the Cologne-basedStar Alliance founding member might like to point out that the airline, in its current form, has only existed since the mid-1950s. In truth, the story of Lufthansa’s centenary is a complicated one, but also one well worth exploring in order to understand how the airline got to where it is today.