Lufthansa to replace A340-600 with Boeing 747-400 on Asian routes for summer 2026

Home
»
Stories
»
2025
»
April

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

A No-Frills Airline Is Getting Into the Premium Game

US Senate panel criticizes rising airline seat fees, will call execs to testify

Spirit’s Demise Is a Lesson in ‘Airline-o-nomics’

Inside BA’s new first-class suites: £800 an hour for most private seat

Focus: US airline flight crews confident and angry as unions seek richer contracts

Hawaiian Airlines Eliminates Widebody Route Amid Alaska Airlines Merger

US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?

Delta CEO says the Trump administration will reverse government ‘overreach’ seen under Biden

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy: How will it affect your travel plans?

British Airways yet to identify cause of latest IT meltdown

Delta Airlines Will Start Serving Shake Shack Cheeseburgers Next Month

United Sees Nearly 30% Surge in Travel to European Christmas Markets

Budget airline Israir to launch flights between Israel and NY, ending wartime monopoly by flagship carrier El Al

Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations

Qantas and Qatar Airways: Planned partnership in the Australian aviation industry under the microscope

Spirit Airlines delays release of Q3 financial results as debt restructuring talks heat up

Delta investigating after plane’s nose mysteriously suffered damage

What Elon Musk's Starlink means for airlines

CAP OFF Major twist in Dublin Airport passenger cap row as High Court pauses decision in victory for airlines next summer season

Riyadh Air plans new jet order decision early next year

Calls for a blanket ban on politicians receiving free flight upgrades

Wizz Air Loses Challenge Against EU-Approved Romanian Aid for TAROM

Southwest, Other Airlines Plan a Shake-Up. Why They Need More to Boost Their Stocks.

One of Boeing's biggest customers leveled fresh criticism over ongoing 737 Max delivery delays

Low-Cost Airlines Innovate with Subscription Models

LA Considers $25 And $30 Minimum Wages For Hotel And Airport Workers

Airlines are on the hook for more than you think if something goes wrong with your trip

WA Labor & Industries plans to create new airline worker protections

Airlines must now give automatic refunds for significant delays. Here's what to know.

American Airlines Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members ratify new agreement

Global Industry News

Lufthansa to replace A340-600 with Boeing 747-400 on Asian routes for summer 2026

Policy

Lufthansa A340-600 | Official Website

By Sky Industry News

Apr 9, 2025

Lufthansa has unveiled its preliminary summer schedule for 2026, which introduces significant changes to its routes to Asia. The German airline plans to operate its flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) using Boeing 747-400 aircraft starting March 29, 2026.

According to AeroRoutes, this change involves replacing the Airbus A340-600 that currently serves these routes. Lufthansa's flights to Shanghai-Pudong, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium’s Diio Mi, will see the 747-400 replacing the A340-600 on the Shanghai-bound flight LH728 and the return itinerary LH729 starting in late March.

As of now, Lufthansa's A340-600 is utilized on daily flights LH796/LH797 between Frankfurt and Hong Kong during the summer season from March to October. The modified schedule indicates a possible reduction in Lufthansa's A340-600 fleet during the next summer season.

Get the Newsletter

Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News

By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

In July, Lufthansa's 747-400 services from Frankfurt will include daily departures to airports such as New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), along with Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The 747-400 is not in operation from Munich Airport (MUC).

In November, the 747-400 will also be deployed on flights to Hong Kong, whereas the 747-8 will service the Shanghai-Pudong route. Other destinations for Lufthansa’s 747-400 in November include Bengaluru, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), New York-JFK, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

These changes align with Lufthansa's long-term plan to streamline its fleet by retiring quad-engine jets, including the 747-400, A340-600, and others. These retirements will be compensated by the introduction of new aircraft models such as the A350-1000, 787-9, and 777-9. Lufthansa aims to receive its first 777-9 in 2026, as disclosed by Grazia Vittadini, chief technology officer of Lufthansa Group, during an industry event in Brussels.

"Lufthansa should welcome its first 777-9 in 2026, according to Reuters," said Vittadini, while discussing the airline's future plans.

Lufthansa to replace A340-600 with Boeing 747-400 on Asian routes for summer 2026

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

A No-Frills Airline Is Getting Into the Premium Game

US Senate panel criticizes rising airline seat fees, will call execs to testify

Spirit’s Demise Is a Lesson in ‘Airline-o-nomics’

Inside BA’s new first-class suites: £800 an hour for most private seat

Focus: US airline flight crews confident and angry as unions seek richer contracts

Hawaiian Airlines Eliminates Widebody Route Amid Alaska Airlines Merger

US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?

Delta CEO says the Trump administration will reverse government ‘overreach’ seen under Biden

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy: How will it affect your travel plans?

British Airways yet to identify cause of latest IT meltdown

Delta Airlines Will Start Serving Shake Shack Cheeseburgers Next Month

United Sees Nearly 30% Surge in Travel to European Christmas Markets

Budget airline Israir to launch flights between Israel and NY, ending wartime monopoly by flagship carrier El Al

Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations

Qantas and Qatar Airways: Planned partnership in the Australian aviation industry under the microscope

Spirit Airlines delays release of Q3 financial results as debt restructuring talks heat up

Delta investigating after plane’s nose mysteriously suffered damage

What Elon Musk's Starlink means for airlines

CAP OFF Major twist in Dublin Airport passenger cap row as High Court pauses decision in victory for airlines next summer season

Riyadh Air plans new jet order decision early next year

Calls for a blanket ban on politicians receiving free flight upgrades

Wizz Air Loses Challenge Against EU-Approved Romanian Aid for TAROM

Southwest, Other Airlines Plan a Shake-Up. Why They Need More to Boost Their Stocks.

One of Boeing's biggest customers leveled fresh criticism over ongoing 737 Max delivery delays

Low-Cost Airlines Innovate with Subscription Models

LA Considers $25 And $30 Minimum Wages For Hotel And Airport Workers

Airlines are on the hook for more than you think if something goes wrong with your trip

WA Labor & Industries plans to create new airline worker protections

Airlines must now give automatic refunds for significant delays. Here's what to know.

American Airlines Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members ratify new agreement

Organizations Included in this History

More News

Aviation Comments

Loading...

Trending