Lufthansa officially marked its 100th anniversary on April 6, 2026, celebrating a century of aviation with two high-profile commemorative flights departing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. These special services, LH1926 and LH2026, were designed to mirror the airline's original maiden voyages from 1926. While the historic flights to Zurich and Cologne once relied on the Fokker-Grulich F II and Dornier Komet III—carrying just a handful of passengers—the centennial versions utilized a modern Boeing 787-9 and an Airbus A350-900. These aircraft performed symbolic low-altitude passes over cities like Halle, Erfurt, and Stuttgart to honor the original stopover routes that helped build Germany's civil aviation network.

      The celebration also served as the debut for Lufthansa’s "Centennial Fleet," which features a striking new livery. Known as the "Super Crane" design, the aircraft sport a massive white crane graphic that spans the deep blue fuselage, accompanied by the dates "1926 | 2026." During the ceremony in Berlin, CEO Carsten Spohr reflected on the airline’s complex legacy, from its pioneering early days to its current role as a global aviation leader. Beyond the flights, the airline is continuing its anniversary festivities through the rest of the year with historical exhibitions and the rollout of the special livery across six different aircraft types, including the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A380.