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Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with the new Allegris cabin. This marks a step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts. While Lufthansa already operates several 787s, this is the first to feature the Allegris interior, as earlier aircraft were originally intended for Hainan Airlines and retain their original layouts.
The rollout of the Allegris program has faced significant challenges since its announcement in 2017. Initially set to debut on the Boeing 777X in 2020, delays related to product development and supply chain issues pushed its introduction to 2024. At present, Allegris is only available on select Airbus A350 routes from Munich, making the 787-9 the second aircraft type in Lufthansa’s fleet to offer these updated cabins.
According to Planespotters.net data, the newly delivered 787-9, registered D-ABPF, completed its first flight in June 2024 but remained in storage for over a year due to certification delays with the business class seats. The design of these seats matches those on Lufthansa’s A350-900s; however, they are produced by different manufacturers and require separate certification processes for each seat type. As a result, multiple Dreamliners have been stored while awaiting approval.
