Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly under the radar?

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust.
• As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly under the radar?

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What led here, in plain terms:

• nder the radar? German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust.
• As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly under the radar?