Lufthansa Mulls Long-Haul Discount Unit to Meet Gulf Threat

Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it’s looking at establishing a long-haul, low-cost venture to help sustain its market share on routes to Asia as rival operators syphon more and more traffic through hubs in the Gulf.

Lufthansa may form an intercontinental subsidiary similar to its Germanwings short-haul unit, Chief Financial Officer Simone Menne said at a briefing in New York. Other options include an alliance with a Middle Eastern or Asian airline.