Lufthansa passengers can now fly from Frankfurt to several international destinations with the Airbus A350-900.
Four of these state-of-the-art and efficient aircraft have been deployed from Frankfurt since the start of the summer flight schedule. Two more will be added in May and July.
The aircraft have been in service on routes to Seoul and Shanghai since March 30. Denver will follow from May 1 and Seattle from July 1.
Jens Ritter, Chief Executive Officer Lufthansa Airlines, said: “With the temporary deployment of A350 aircraft from Frankfurt, we are closing a gap caused by delayed aircraft deliveries.
“Lufthansa’s state-of-the-art Airbus aircraft offer an improved travel experience from Frankfurt until new long-haul aircraft are delivered. Over the next 36 months, Lufthansa is expecting the largest fleet renewal in its history. By the end of 2027, 61 new aircraft are scheduled to be added to the fleet. This means an average of one new aircraft every two weeks.”
The A350-900 uses only approximately 2.5 liters of kerosene per passenger and 100 kilometers of flight. This reduces CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent compared to previous models.
The aircraft is also significantly quieter.
There are currently 30 Airbus A350-900 in service from Munich, with 14 more aircraft of this type expected to join the fleet by 2029. A350 aircraft with the new Allegris cabin are operated exclusively from Munich.
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