Summary:
- Lufthansa modernises fleet with extensive cabin upgrades: New seats across all classes for Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350, and A380 starting in 2026.
- A380 receives new Business Class seats: Direct aisle access, greater comfort, privacy, and Bluetooth connectivity for premium passengers.
- Full A380 retrofit by mid-2027: All eight A380s to feature new Business Class and other cabin upgrades, enhancing long-haul travel.
Lufthansa is investing in the most extensive fleet renewal in its history and simultaneously modernising the cabin interiors of its largest aircraft. Among other upgrades, the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A350-900 will receive new seats across all classes. For the launch of this conversion program, the Airbus A380-800 will be equipped with new Business Class seats starting in February 2026. Further retrofits of the existing fleet will follow in close succession.
The A380 will feature Business Class seats from manufacturer Thompson. Each seat will have direct aisle access and offer a seat width of 58cm, a bed length of at least two metres, Bluetooth connectivity, and flexible partitions, providing both comfort and privacy at a new premium level.
Lufthansa can rely on an existing certification for this cabin upgrade, eliminating the need for a lengthy approval process. As a result, passengers will be able to enjoy the new Business Class onboard Lufthansa’s A380 within just a few weeks.
“Lufthansa operates the only strong A380 fleet in the EU, stationed at our 5-star airport,” said Lufthansa Airlines Hub Manager Munich Heiko Reitz. “The retrofit underscores our commitment to providing a top flight experience on the long-haul aircraft that is so popular with our customers. The new premium seats offer more privacy and significantly more comfort than before. We look forward to offering our passengers this enhanced travel experience in Business Class starting in April.”
Overall, the A380 will soon feature 68 new Business Class seats. In addition, with eight First Class seats, 52 seats in Premium Economy, and 371 seats in Economy, the A380 is the largest long-haul aircraft in Lufthansa’s fleet.
By mid-2027, all eight A380s are expected to be fully retrofitted.
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