Lufthansa has introduced a new subsidiary, Lufthansa City Airlines, operating under the IATA code VL and callsign City Air. The airline is based in Munich and recently launched its inaugural flight to Birmingham in the UK. This development adds to Lufthansa's extensive portfolio of subsidiaries, which includes Jump, CityLine, Germanwings, Eurowings, Eurowings Europe, Eurowings Discover, Discover Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Swiss Global, Edelweiss, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines.
The experience at Birmingham Airport was standard for Lufthansa passengers. Check-in was efficient at the Lufthansa Group desk without any special signs for City. Boarding followed the usual process but was notably uncomfortable due to hot weather conditions.
Onboard the aircraft, passengers were greeted by crew members in uniforms nearly identical to those of standard Lufthansa staff. The seats were Geven Essenza models in typical Lufthansa colors with "Ihr Freiraum" headrest antimacassars on blocked middle seats.