Lufthansa posts better-than-expected quarterly profit on demand and cost discipline

Key facts

• Deutsche Lufthansa AG reported quarterly profit that beat expectations, according to the report.
• The airline said strong demand and cost discipline helped offset higher fuel costs.
• The report gave no figure for the profit, the fuel cost or the quarter covered.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG reported quarterly profit above expectations, the report said, as strong demand and cost discipline helped cushion the effect of high fuel prices. The report did not give the size of the profit, the fuel cost or the quarter the figures cover, and it carried no publication date.

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