Lufthansa adjusts US-bound flights: no more B747-400s at JFK this winter

Lufthansa has announced changes to its winter 2025/2026 flight schedule, notably affecting its Boeing 747-400 operations. The airline will not use the 747-400 on its Frankfurt to New York JFK route during this period, opting instead for the Airbus A340 and Boeing 747-8i. This decision aligns with last winter's schedule when the 371-seater aircraft was also absent from JFK.

The transition to winter schedules will occur on October 26, 2025, and last until March 28, 2026. During this time, Lufthansa plans to operate the Boeing 747-400 from Frankfurt to Boston and Chicago O'Hare. The shift involves replacing one of the two daily flights between Frankfurt and JFK with an A340 model until January when the newer Boeing 747-8i will take over.

"Lufthansa is the last remaining operator of passenger 747-400s to the US's leading long-haul gateway," noted in a report examining US departures for the upcoming winter season. It further highlights that "just 124 takeoffs will be on the 747-400," marking a significant reduction compared to previous years.