Lufthansa CEO: ‘Huge operational challenges’ in airspace closures

Lufthansa Airlines CEO Carsten Spohr

Lufthansa CEO: 'Huge operational challenges' in airspace closures

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Airspace closures amid the war in Ukraine have forced airlines to re-route traffic. Lufthansa Airlines CEO Carsten Spohr discusses the challenges of these closures and his priority.

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