Lufthansa Announces New Route Between Frankfurt and Columbus, Ohio
Beginning May 5, 2027, Lufthansa will inaugurate nonstop service between Frankfurt, Germany, and Columbus, Ohio. With this new service, the German flag carrier will become the first airline to operate nonstop transatlantic flights to “The Arch City,” linking Central Ohio directly to the European airline group’s primary global hub.
“We are thrilled to connect Columbus and the state of Ohio directly to our Frankfurt hub, marking the very first intercontinental flight from this great city,” said Dirk Janzen, Vice President of Passenger Sales, The Americas, for Lufthansa Group. “The new service will provide both business and leisure travelers with a seamless nonstop link to Germany, as well as onward connections across the entire Lufthansa Group network. Launching this route is a milestone in our ongoing expansion across the United States—our most critical market outside the Lufthansa Group’s home markets.”
Schedules, Frequencies, and Fleet
The route will be operated three times weekly utilizing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, configured with a total of 287 seats across three cabin classes: Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.
Flight Schedules (All times local)
- Flight LH406: Departs Frankfurt at 11:15 AM and arrives at John Glenn Columbus International Airport at 2:00 PM.
- Flight LH407: Departs Columbus at 4:20 PM and touches down in Frankfurt at 6:15 AM the following day.
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Inflight Product Innovation: Allegris Cabins and FOX Concept
Passengers traveling between Frankfurt and Columbus will experience the carrier’s latest long-haul hard and soft product standards.
Lufthansa Allegris
The Boeing 787-9 will feature the new Lufthansa Allegris cabin interior, engineered to transform the long-haul passenger experience:
- Business Class: Features a choice of distinct seating configurations, including the spacious Business Class Suite, offering enclosed personal space and enhanced privacy.
- Premium Economy Class: Wider seats with increased personal space and pitch.
- Economy Class: An upgraded ergonomic design focused on elevated passenger comfort levels.
Future Onboard Experience (FOX)
The route will incorporate the carrier’s Future Onboard Experience (FOX), an intercontinental service concept rolled out earlier this year. FOX streamlines cabin service delivery through:
- Greater personalization and service flexibility throughout the flight.
- Brand-new Lufthansa Signature Moments.
- Overhauled catering concepts, complete with redesigned tableware and premium amenity kits.
Strategic US Expansion and Global Connectivity
The United States remains the most vital foreign market for the European airline group. With the addition of Columbus, Lufthansa Group carriers will serve 27 US gateways by 2027, reinforcing North America as the backbone of its long-haul network.
Frankfurt Hub Connectivity
Strategically located in the heart of Europe, Frankfurt Airport will allow travelers departing Columbus to connect seamlessly to more than 300 destinations worldwide via:
- Lufthansa Group member airlines: Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, and Edelweiss.
- The transatlantic Atlantic Joint Venture (A++), alongside United Airlines and Air Canada.
Additionally, passengers with longer layovers in Frankfurt can take advantage of an extensive premium lounge network, including the dedicated Welcome Lounge—featuring private shower suites, hot breakfast service, and quiet work and relaxation zones—along with multiple First Class and Business Class lounge facilities throughout the terminal complex.
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