Lufthansa’s long-awaited Allegris passenger experience is now available on select flights, though rollout has been gradual. For travelers eager to try the upgraded business and first-class cabins, understanding which planes and routes feature them is crucial. This article details the current status of the Allegris rollout as of the 2024 IATA summer schedule, outlining where passengers can find these new cabins.
What is Lufthansa Allegris?
Allegris represents Lufthansa’s latest cabin overhaul, extending beyond just premium seating to include lounge renovations. The most significant improvements are in the new business and first-class cabins, designed to offer a more competitive and modern experience after years of an outdated product. The business class cabin is particularly noteworthy, marking a substantial upgrade, while the first-class offers a distinctive (though complex) double suite concept.
Which Aircraft Feature Allegris Cabins?
Currently, the new Allegris cabins are exclusive to newly delivered Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787-9s. Retrofit projects for existing Airbus A350-900s (starting in 2027) and Boeing 747-8s (later this year) will expand availability, but for now, these are the only aircraft to look for.
As of 2024, Lufthansa operates ten A350-900s with the new cabins, identifiable by registration codes: D-AIXR, D-AIXS, D-AIXT, D-AIXU, D-AIXV, D-AIXW, D-AIXX, D-AIXY, D-AIXZ, and D-AIVE. Nine Boeing 787-9s also feature the new design, with registration codes D-ABPF, D-ABPL, D-ABPM, D-ABPP, D-ABPQ, D-ABPR, D-ABPS, D-ABPT, and D-ABPU. Two more 787-9s (D-ABPI and D-ABPO) are expected to join the fleet shortly.
Why this matters: Lufthansa’s aging fleet required significant investment to remain competitive. Allegris represents that investment, though delayed. The slow rollout means availability remains limited, and passengers must actively seek out these aircraft to experience the upgrade.
Current Routes with Lufthansa Allegris
The Allegris A350s operate primarily from Munich Airport (MUC), while the 787s are based in Frankfurt (FRA). Here’s a breakdown of routes currently featuring the new cabins as of the 2024 IATA summer schedule (through late October 2024):
From Munich (MUC):
- Bangalore (BLR)
- Chicago (ORD)
- Miami (MIA) – Until April 2024
- New York (JFK)
- Newark (EWR)
- San Diego (SAN)
- Shanghai (PVG)
- Tokyo (HND)
From Frankfurt (FRA):
- Austin (AUS)
- Bogota (BOG)
- Cape Town (CPT)
- Delhi (DEL) – Starting July 2024
- Hong Kong (HKG)
- Hyderabad (HYD)
- Los Angeles (LAX) – Starting June 2024
- New York (JFK) – Starting June 2024
- Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- Shanghai (PVG)
Important Note: Aircraft assignments are subject to change. Not all A350 or 787 flights will operate with the Allegris cabins. Lufthansa indicates Allegris availability with a “Allegris: New seat concept” note during booking on their website. Seat selection in Allegris business class may also incur additional fees due to varying seat quality.
Conclusion
Lufthansa’s Allegris cabins are becoming increasingly accessible, with ten A350s based in Munich and nine 787s in Frankfurt currently in service. While rollout remains gradual, passengers can now reliably plan trips around experiencing the new cabins on select routes. The expansion of the Allegris footprint signifies a major step forward for Lufthansa’s passenger experience, though patience is still required for wider availability.
