Lufthansa has started flying its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft equipped with the new Allegris cabin, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet renewal efforts. The German carrier currently operates six Boeing 787-9s and expects to add more as part of an ongoing order for 29 additional aircraft.
The Allegris program, initially announced in 2017, faced several delays due to certification and supply chain issues. Originally set to debut on the Boeing 777X in 2020, the product only entered service in 2024. It is now available on select Airbus A350-900s and the latest Boeing 787-9.
On October 9, Lufthansa operated its first flight with a Boeing 787-9 featuring the Allegris cabin between Frankfurt and Toronto. The airline plans to expand this offering to other long-haul routes from Frankfurt, including Hyderabad (from October 26), Bogotá (from October 27), Rio de Janeiro (from October 28), and Austin (from December 2). Lufthansa expects nine more Boeing 787-9s to join its fleet by year-end.