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Lufthansa continues to operate one of the largest fleets of Boeing 747 aircraft, maintaining its role as a major operator of the iconic widebody quadjet at a time when many airlines are retiring such models in favor of more efficient twinjets. The German flag carrier, a founding member of Star Alliance, currently has 27 Boeing 747s in its fleet. This includes eight older 747-400s and 19 newer 747-8 aircraft.
The average age of Lufthansa's Boeing 747-400s is 25.5 years, compared to an overall fleet average age of 13.7 years. These jets are configured with 67 business class seats, 32 premium economy seats, and 272 economy seats. The airline’s newer Boeing 747-8s have an average age of just under 12 years and feature four-class cabins with eight first class seats, 80 in business, 32 in premium economy, and 244 in economy.
Lufthansa is also updating its aircraft interiors. As stated by the airline in March: "Since February, nine A350-900s with the new cabin interior have already been flying for Lufthansa, eight of them with the new First Class. Almost half a million passengers in all classes have now enjoyed the new cabin. This year, the retrofitting of the existing fleet with Lufthansa Allegris will commence, beginning with the Boeing 747-8."
