Lufthansa: a new Business class for the A380

Lufthansa is to give its largest aircraft a facelift: the eight Airbus A380s are to feature a new business class.
Lufthansa's eight A380s get new business class seats
Lufthansa's eight A380s get new business class seats

Eight Airbus A380s are holding out on the Lufthansa fleet. The German airline's largest aircraft will receive special attention. New seats are expected in business class. Despite the vast "Allegris" offensive launched by LufthansaThis time, the seats will be designed by Thompson.

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From February, Lufthansa will be redesigning the business cabins of its A380s

The A380 business class will feature 68 new seats, all with direct aisle access. In terms of dimensions, Lufthansa describes a seat width of 58 cm and a bed length of at least two metres. Modular partitions should also enhance the cabin's intimate character, and Bluetooth connectivity will improve the entertainment system.

This makeover - or retrofit - of the 8 Airbus A380s begins in February. It should be completed by mid-2027, with all eight A380s fully modernised.

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New business class on board Lufthansa's A380s

" Lufthansa operates the only major A380 fleet in the EU, based at our 5-star airport "says Heiko Reitz, Director of Munich hub for Lufthansa Airlines. " The retrofit underlines our commitment to offering an exceptional flying experience on the long-haul aircraft so popular with our customers. The new premium seats offer more privacy and significantly more comfort than ever before. We look forward to offering our passengers this enhanced travel experience in Business Class from April onwards. ".