Deutsche Lufthansa AG — Earnings Release 2008

Feb 3, 2009

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Deutsche Lufthansa AG: Lufthansa expects operating result of around EUR 1.3 bn for 2008 – market environment has deteriorated

Deutsche Lufthansa AG / Change in Forecast

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Lufthansa expects operating result of around EUR 1.3 bn for 2008 – market
environment has deteriorated

February 3, 2009

Based on initial projections, the Lufthansa Group now expects an operating
result of around EUR 1.3 billion for the business year 2008. Previously, a
result of around EUR 1.1 billion was forecasted. The increase is
substantially attributable to a more stable result development in the
fourth quarter than was previously expected. Lower revenues associated with
a noticeable slowdown in demand were offset by cost reductions as a result
of the decreasing fuel price and favorable valuation effects.

The market environment has evolved poorly, however, with overall demand
persisting at lower levels. As a result, the further business development
is now afflicted by significantly higher than usual risks. Lufthansa will
continue to closely observe the situation as it develops and react with the
necessary measures.

The 2008 Full Year results as well as the Annual Report will be published
on March 11, 2009. At 8:00 CET, the information will be available online at
www.lufthansa-financials.com.

Contact:
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Frank Hülsmann
Tel.: +49 (0) 69-696-28001
Fax.: +49 (0) 69 696 90990
investor.relations@dlh.de

03.02.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP

Language: English
Issuer: Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Von-Gablenz-Str. 2-6
50679 Köln
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)69 696 28002
Fax: +49 (0)69 696 90990
E-mail: investor.relations@dlh.de
Internet: www.lufthansa-financials.de
ISIN: DE0008232125, DE0008232125
WKN: 823212
Indices: DAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Berlin, Frankfurt (Prime Standard),
Hannover, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart;
Terminbörse EUREX

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