The company revealed administrative roles in Germany would be mainly at risk, with the cuts tied to AI, digitalization, automation and the consolidation of its operations. By streamlining processes across all of its partners, including SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and ITA Airways, Lufthansa Group hopes to save €300 million (around $352 million) annually. Lufthansa Group to swap out administrative roles for AIWith an estimated 101,700 employees in 2024, the reduction not only represents the biggest cut since the pandemic, but it also accounts for a not-so-insignificant 4% of the workforce. Despite cutting roles, Lufthansa still expects strong travel demand and “significantly increased profitability” by 2030. The Group has revealed plans for its largest-ever fleet expansion, including 230+ new aircraft by that same year (100 of which will be long-haul jets).