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Lufthansa plans to begin deploying its Airbus A350-900 aircraft from Frankfurt to Denver and Seattle, starting May 1 and July 1, respectively. The announcement, made on April 1, comes as a result of new aircraft delivery delays. Lufthansa has already utilized four A350-900s for flights from Frankfurt to Seoul and Shanghai.
Jens Ritter, the CEO of Lufthansa, stated, "Over the next 36 months, Lufthansa is expecting the largest fleet renewal in its history. By the end of 2027, 61 new aircraft are scheduled to be added to the fleet. This means an average of one new aircraft every two weeks."
The deployment of the A350-900s on routes to Seoul and Shanghai marks a shift from the quadjet Boeing 747s, which operated these flights previously. While flights to Seoul are now exclusively served by the A350-900, the Shanghai route alternates between the A350-900 and the A340-600. The A350-900 aircraft feature 293 seats, configured with business, premium economy, and economy classes.
