GERMAN
airline Lufthansa has predicted an increase in its profit forecast for the year
by 40%.
The
announcement comes as Lufthansa releases is third quarter results, between
January and September 30.
Highlights
of the results show:
* Nine
month operating result of £478 million
* An
increase in passenger numbers of 7.5% to 35.5 million
* Turnover
increased by 20.2% to £6.5 billion