Lufthansa Shuts Down CityLine: Regional Brand To Vanish Within Days

German flag carrierLufthansa has taken the radical step of discontinuing its regional brand, CityLine. While this step was always part of the airline’s long-term plans, recent developments concerning labor disputes and rising oil prices amid the conflict in the Middle East have forced Lufthansa to accelerate its restructuring efforts. Less immediately, the carrier will also make changes to its widebody fleet.