Defined Benefit (Pension)
2024 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $137M in total assets and serves 343 participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES in New York. The plan reported a net loss of $12M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$137M
Participants
343
State
Industry
Transportation & Warehousing

What the Filing Says About LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES

LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES, headquartered in New York. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $137M in total end-of-year assets and covers 343 participants across the Transportation & Warehousing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 131789847, and the plan has been effective since 1956-06-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $149M at the beginning of 2024 to $137M at year-end — a decline of 7.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $136M, with reported net income of $-12,308,269 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$149M
Total Assets (End of Year)$137M
Net Assets (End of Year)$136M
Net Income$-12,308,269
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN131789847
Plan Effective Date1956-06-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,886 $412M
2023 2 1,967 $461M
2024 2 2,116 $491M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES holds $137M in total assets with 343 participants. It is sponsored by LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES.
What type of plan is LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES?
LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1956-06-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 131789847.
Who sponsors the LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES?
LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES is sponsored by LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES, located in New York. The sponsor's EIN is 131789847 and the plan operates in the Transportation & Warehousing industry.
How did LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES perform in 2024?
LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES declined by 7.9% during 2024, moving from $149M to $137M in total assets. Net income was $-12,308,269.
Where can I find official filings for LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES?
Official Form 5500 filings for LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 131789847 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PENSION PLAN FOR UNITED STATES EMPLOYEES compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2024.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 131789847.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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