LTU International (LTU) — 0 Aircraft Fleet/ LT

LTU International was a major German charter airline headquartered in Mönchengladbach that operated from 1968 until its bankruptcy and closure in 2012. The airline specialized in leisure and tour operator charter flights, serving destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East, with primary bases at Düsseldorf and Berlin. LTU operated a large fleet primarily composed of wide-body aircraft and offered economy and premium economy cabins suited to its holiday travel market. As an independent carrier, LTU was not part of any major airline alliance but maintained close relationships with numerous tour operators throughout Europe who chartered its capacity. The airline was notable for its consistent focus on the charter market and its role as one of Germany's leading charter carriers for several decades before financial pressures and changing market conditions led to its eventual insolvency.