Lufthansa Receives Certification for Allegris Business Class Seats on Boeing 787-9 Fleet
Lufthansa has reached a key operational milestone by obtaining certification for 25 of the 28 seats in its new Allegris Business Class aboard the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This progress allows the airline to stabilize its long-haul product offering and open immediate booking availability for its most modern cabin configuration.
Operational Deployment and the “Potsdam” Fleet
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Dreamliner registered as D-ABPM, named “Potsdam,” performed its inaugural flight with the 25 certified seats on the route between Frankfurt and Toronto.
The rollout will quickly extend to the rest of the fleet:
- Fleet Status: Currently, ten new aircraft have arrived in Frankfurt, nine of which are in active service.
- Immediate Schedule: The remaining eight Boeing 787-9s equipped with Allegris are already operating with approved seats or will do so by this Wednesday at the latest.
- Future Projections: Lufthansa Airlines expects to have a total of 29 Boeing 787-9 units by the end of 2027.
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Network Expansion: Summer 2026
With the consolidation of the certified fleet, Lufthansa has defined an ambitious roadmap for its operations out of Frankfurt:
Current and Upcoming Route Schedule
| Period | Confirmed Destinations |
| Winter Schedule (Current) | Rio de Janeiro, Bogotá, Austin, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Toronto. |
| Summer Schedule (From March 29) | Austin, Rio de Janeiro, Bogotá, Cape Town, Shanghai, Hyderabad, and Hong Kong. |
| June/July Expansion | New York (JFK), Los Angeles, and Delhi. |
Innovation in Passenger Experience
The Allegris system not only enhances comfort but also introduces a flexible booking model where travelers can choose from different seat typologies based on their needs.
Business Class Seat Options
- Classic Seat: Maintains all the benefits of the new class, and reservations remain free of charge.
- Business Class Suite: Offers superior space and optimized privacy.
- Extra Space Seat: A configuration featuring additional legroom.
- Privacy Seat: Located next to the window for greater discretion.
- Extra Long Bed: Features a lie-flat surface of 2.20 meters.
These additional comfort options are available for a supplemental fee through the airline’s booking system. For flights departing from March 18 onwards, passengers can already make last-minute reservations for these certified seats.
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