Lufthansa has welcomed its first Dreamliner featuring the new Allegris cabin in Frankfurt. The Boeing 787-9, equipped with the upgraded interiors across all classes, arrived today at Frankfurt Airport from Seattle, Washington. From mid-October, the newest addition to the Lufthansa fleet will initially operate on flights between Frankfurt and Toronto, Canada. By the end of this year, Lufthansa expects to receive up to nine additional Boeing 787-9 aircraft at its main hub in Frankfurt — averaging one new delivery every two weeks.
“I am particularly pleased that we can now offer our guests the premium Allegris experience in Frankfurt,” said Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines. “With the arrival of the Boeing 787-9 today, the modernization of our long-haul fleet at our largest hub is now also receiving a major boost. This will enable us to use significantly quieter and fuel-efficient aircraft types featuring the latest technology for our guests in Frankfurt as well.”
The state-of-the-art ‘Dreamliner’ long-haul aircraft consumes on average only around 2.5 litres of kerosene per passenger per 100 kilometres of flight distance. This is approximately 25 per cent less than its predecessor model. Lufthansa Airlines has ordered 29 Boeing 787-9s, and in total the airline expects to operate 78 modern long-haul aircraft featuring Allegris in the coming years – the largest fleet modernisation in its history.
The Boeing 787-9 introduces Lufthansa Allegris in Frankfurt, offering passengers a new and enhanced travel experience. Travellers in Lufthansa Business Class can enjoy their own suite, providing greater comfort and privacy with chest-high walls, a 27-inch monitor, and generous storage space. Each suite also includes a personal wardrobe and minibar. Business Class Suites, Premium Economy and Economy Class are already available to book. Once the certification process for Allegris Business Class on Boeing Dreamliners is complete, these seats will also become available for booking.
