Lufthansa's Troubling Nazi Past Examined as Airline Marks 100 Years
As Lufthansa celebrates its centennial, a critical look at the German airline's collaboration with the Nazi regime during the Holocaust. Exploring the role of big business in one of history's darkest chapters.
Lufthansa, the iconic German airline, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. But as the company marks this milestone, its Nazi-era past continues to cast a long shadow. Like many other major corporations, Lufthansa played a troubling role in supporting the genocidal policies of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich.
During the Holocaust, Lufthansa transported Nazi officials, soldiers, and even concentration camp prisoners to various locations across Europe. The airline also profited from lucrative contracts with the Nazi government, which allowed it to expand its operations and fleet size significantly throughout the 1930s and 1940s. This collaboration between big business and the Nazi regime is a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of the Holocaust's history.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
