June 1st marks the one-year anniversary of St. Louis reestablishing globally connectivity via nonstop service to Frankfurt, Germany, on Lufthansa. Led by the business and civic communities and regional elected leadership, the inaugural flight to and from Frankfurt was at capacity. And one year later, the flight continues to see strong support in both directions.

St. Louis companies and organizations that partnered to improve the region’s global economic competitiveness and help secure the flights include: Centene, Emerson, Enterprise Holdings, Inc., Greater St. Louis, Inc. Hermann Companies, Hunter Engineering, Nestlé Purina PetCare, St. Louis County Port Authority, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, the William T. Kemper Foundation, and World Trade Center St. Louis.