HIGHLIGHTS→2018→
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub turns four
For four years now, we have been connecting the Lufthansa Group with the global start-up ecosystem. Last year was our most successful year so far. We advanced 23 projects, realized 4 partnerships, and systematically screened and classified our global playing field Travel & Mobility Tech. It’s time to look back on the highlights of the last 12 months.
Fleet Logistics
Execution of Lufthansa Cargo's first start-up investment
Screening of the global CargoTech ecosystem
Analysis of the most important CargoTech players
The result: A significant investment in the US startup Fleet Logistics and a blueprint for future VC investments
On March 1, we sent out the first issue of our Travel & Mobility Tech newsletter. Since then, we have shared our analyses of the most important news, startups and trends in the travel and mobility sector every two weeks with Lufthansa and the ecosystem.
For everyone who missed out on the last 23 issues, here is a summary of the main points...
Travel & Mobility Tech Insights
Status Quo Online
Check-in
What stresses travelers the most about online check-in?
0
%
Input of booking and contact details
0
%
Unavailable preferred seat in case of late check-in
0
%
Different check-in processes for airlines
0
%
Technical problems on the websites
0
%
Are really satisfied with online check-in
We support the Lufthansa Group in the development of its digital strategy DLH2023
0
strategic focus areas were systematically deduced for Lufthansa Group
A fundamentally new understanding of the travel chain
The goal is to establish a long-term relationship with the traveler and to accompany her with digital solutions along the entire travel chain.
AirlineCheckins App
Launch of the AirlineCheckins App for iOS and Android in May 2018
Check-in status, flights, and personal details can now be managed transparently in the app
Alert function informs users about current flight status and gate changes
0
user mark was reached
Best Innovation Laboratory in Germany
0
out of 5
points for integration, interlinking with other business units
0
out of 5
scaling points for the ability to launch big ideas
0
out of 5
points for management, the balance between clear guidelines from top executives and individual freedom
0
out of 5
points for goal achievement, the attainment of the targeted goals
0
out of 5
points for ambition, the degree of disruptiveness of one's own goals in digital innovation and transformation
0
out of 5
points for methods, the productive and meaningful use of startup methods
0
out of 5
points for topics, the way business ideas are selected
0
out of 5
points for network, linkages to external stakeholders
Lufthansa Open API
The Lufthansa Open API permits booking
The first connected market is the UK
13.
June
First direct booking of a Lufthansa flight via the Lufthansa Open API
0
M
API calls in 2018 alone
0
registered developers
Asia expansion
Singapore and China are identified as relevant markets
Comprehensive exploration phase started in both countries
0
relevant players met on site and exchange started
Concrete strategy for the development of locations defined and adopted in 2019
From 2019, we will be represented at three locations:
Berlin • Singapore • Shanghai
Berlin • Singapore • Shanghai
AirlineCheckins Plus
Launch of the premium package AirlineCheckins PLUS with new services and functions
WIFI flat rate for 36 airlines and 42 million hotspots worldwide
0
airport lounges with discounted access
Rating of airports and airlines
mytaximatch
LIH kicks off a partnership between mytaximatch, Lufthansa Group, and Munich Airport
0
Month
test period of mytaximatch: Airport guests can share trips to the city. The first time ever a German airport makes this possible
Lufthansa brings an innovative mobility option to the airport and links it seamlessly with the traveler’s flight
Innovation Forum
0
LIH workshops on digital opportunities in the airline industry
Keynotes on the most important digital trends in the Travel & Mobility Tech context
Panel for hyper-personalization of the travel experience with our LIH advisors
Advisory Board
In October, we met for the first time with our new Advisory Board, for which we were able to recruit outstanding experts from various fields. We look forward to having a regular dialog on our strategies, products, and services in 2019!
Aviation Blockchain Challenge
!
Together with SAP, we launch the world's first Aviation Blockchain Challenge
0
submissions from 56 countries
0
finalists pitch in front of the expert jury in Frankfurt in October
The winners:
wins with a decentralized flight data infrastructure for the global aviation industry
wins with a financial marketplace and scalable solution for multi-vendor loyalty programs
14bis Supply Tracking wins with a solution for transparent real-time documentation of the supply chain of aircraft components
In the second half of 2018, 4% of global media coverage on Blockchain and travel revolved around the Aviation Blockchain Challenge.
Yilu
First startup spin-off of the Lufthansa Group together with LIH
The vision: The consolidation of all travel and mobility players on one platform to make them technologically compatible for any travel company
First partnerships were realized with mytaxi, Flixbus, and other ground transport providers
0
team members at the location in Berlin
Rydes
Launch of Rydes, the first rewards program for all mobility offers in the city
>
0
active users gained by Rydes in the first eight weeks
>
0
trips have been uploaded by users in the app so far
Partnership with Hopper
Together with LHG we made a million-dollar investment in a partnership with Hopper, the specialist in price forecasting
Start of a research alliance regarding predictive analytics models and flight-demand forecasting
LIH supports Hopper's European Rollout in 2019
We are looking forward to 2019!