After being in storage for three years due to the pandemic, Lufthansa reactivates its Airbus A380 fleet due to the growing demand for international travel. During the 2023 summer season, the superjumbos started flying to New York JFK and Boston and in winter 2023/2024 they were employed on services to Bangkok and Los Angeles.
Lufthansa has placed A380s with D-AIMC, D-AIMK, D-AIML, D-AIMM, and D-AIMN registration plates into service; the airline expects to reactivate more of these aircraft between the end of this year and 2025. The German superjumbo has a capacity of 509 passengers, including 8 First Class, 78 Business Class, 52 Premium Economy, and 371 Economy seats.
Lufthansa’s Airbus A380s will operate on its routes to the United States and India.
New York JFK
For the 2024 summer season, the A380 with flight numbers LH411/LH410 will fly daily between New York and Munich. Lufthansa will compete on this service with Delta Air Lines, which offers three weekly flights operated on Boeing 767-300ERs.
Delhi
Lufthansa after more than 4 years brings back the superjumbo to India, the A380 with flight numbers LH762/LH763 will fly daily between Munich and Delhi, the airline is the only operator on this route.
Boston
As in the summer of last year, Lufthansa with flight numbers LH424/LH425 will fly daily between Boston and Munich.
Los Angeles
Lufthansa will maintain A380 service to the U.S. West Coast during the summer of 2024, the superjumbo with flight numbers LH453/LH 452 will fly daily between Munich and Los Angeles.
Washington-Dulles
Lufthansa is using the superjumbo in the U.S. capital for the first time. From June 1 to September 30, the A380 with flight numbers LH415/LH414 will fly daily between Munich and Washington-Dulles.
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