Lufthansa’s Allegris Business Class rollout on the Boeing 787-9 has accelerated thanks to partial certification progress. Here are the key updates: Certification & Availability - 25 of 28 Allegris seats are now approved for booking starting March 29, 2026. - Only three seats in the second row remain pending certification. - This is earlier than the previously announced April 15 launch date, meaning travelers can book Allegris for Easter holiday travel. Product Highlights - Fully enclosed suites with doors. - Extra-wide seats converting into flat beds. - Personal minibars, wardrobes, and storage. - Wireless charging and large entertainment screens. - Flexible seating options including extra-long beds and double suites. Routes from Frankfurt (Summer 2026) - Initial destinations: Austin, Rio de Janeiro, Bogotá, Cape Town, Shanghai, Hyderabad, Hong Kong. - From June: New York JFK and Los Angeles. - From July: Delhi. - Later expansion: Toronto, Montréal, Lagos, and Malabo (some flights with Allegris, others without). Fleet Expansion - Lufthansa has already received nine new Dreamliners with Allegris. - Plans to operate at least ten 787-9s from Frankfurt by summer 2026. - Total order: 29 Boeing 787-9s by 2027. This marks a major milestone in Lufthansa’s €2.5 billion modernization program, positioning Allegris as a premium competitive product against other leading global carriers.
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