Germany · Founded 1953
Star AllianceLufthansa Business Class
Lufthansa is a Star Alliance founding member (1997) flying from Frankfurt and Munich to 229 destinations. The airline is mid-rollout on its new Allegris cabin, flying on the 787-9 from Frankfurt since October 2025 (8 aircraft equipped so far, 21 more on order, full 29-aircraft fleet targeted by 2026-2027) — but even on equipped aircraft, only 25 of 28 business seats are currently certified for commercial sale, with 3 second-row seats still awaiting regulatory approval. The A340-600 remains in limited active service but is retiring entirely by October 25, 2026. The Lufthansa Senator Lounge at Frankfurt remains a genuine standout among global business lounges.
- From
- $1,920
- Max savings
- 64%
- Rating
- 4.7★*
- Fleet
- 5 types
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At a glance
What is Lufthansa business class?
Lufthansa Business Class (new "Allegris" cabin rolling out on select 787-9s) — Allegris (787-9, since Oct 2025): NEW cabin, but only 25 of 28 business seats per aircraft are certified for sale as of this writing — 3 second-row seats remain regulator-blocked. Older widebody types + non-retrofitted 787-9s: previous lie-flat seat, direct aisle access. Seat width 25 inches (pre-Allegris seat, confirmed spec), length 78 inches.
How much can I save on Lufthansa?
Consolidator fares from $1,920 — about 64% below published retail. You earn full Miles & More miles.
Which lounges does Lufthansa use?
Lufthansa Senator Lounge at FRA — renowned beer taps and bratwurst bar. Worldwide: Star Alliance Gold lounges worldwide.
Editor's note — Lufthansa
What we've learned booking Lufthansa
Lufthansa is the airline you book when Central and Eastern Europe is the final destination — not because their business class is the best in the sky (the 2-2-2 A330 configuration is showing its age), but because the Frankfurt and Munich connecting network is the deepest in European aviation. Onward business class connections to Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Warsaw, Istanbul, and 150+ other European cities often price as through-tickets at minor markups over the transatlantic fare alone — making Lufthansa the most cost-effective way to reach destinations that no US carrier serves non-stop. The product news is Allegris: Lufthansa's completely new business class cabin with lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, and an optional door suite is rolling out across the long-haul fleet. Munich routes get Allegris first, with Frankfurt routes following. The 747-8 upper deck (2-2 Business, curved windows) is still one of the most nostalgic flying experiences in aviation — worth picking specific flight numbers if you're sentimental about the queen of the skies. Our consolidator rates on Lufthansa are consistently strong, and Miles & More earning makes LH metal attractive for frequent European travelers.
The Airline
About Lufthansa
A comprehensive look at Lufthansa's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
Lufthansa is a Star Alliance founding member (1997) flying from Frankfurt and Munich to 229 destinations. The airline is mid-rollout on its new Allegris cabin, flying on the 787-9 from Frankfurt since October 2025 (8 aircraft equipped so far, 21 more on order, full 29-aircraft fleet targeted by 2026-2027) — but even on equipped aircraft, only 25 of 28 business seats are currently certified for commercial sale, with 3 second-row seats still awaiting regulatory approval. The A340-600 remains in limited active service but is retiring entirely by October 25, 2026. The Lufthansa Senator Lounge at Frankfurt remains a genuine standout among global business lounges.
Founded in 1953, Lufthansa is headquartered in Germany and operates to 229+ destinations across 80 countries. The fleet is built around Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A380 and Airbus A340-600 (retiring by October 2026) for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. Lufthansa is a Star Alliance alliance member, which gives passengers access to lounges and booking across all partner carriers worldwide.
The business class experience
Lufthansa Business Class (new "Allegris" cabin rolling out on select 787-9s) features Allegris (787-9, since Oct 2025): NEW cabin, but only 25 of 28 business seats per aircraft are certified for sale as of this writing — 3 second-row seats remain regulator-blocked. Older widebody types + non-retrofitted 787-9s: previous lie-flat seat, direct aisle access. Seat width is 25 inches (pre-Allegris seat, confirmed spec) and fully extended bed length is 78 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Lufthansa's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback 4K touchscreen IFE. Dining on Lufthansa: Regional German cuisine, Champagne (Billecart-Salmon). Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: Lufthansa Senator Lounge at FRA — renowned beer taps and bratwurst bar. At other airports worldwide: Star Alliance Gold lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, Lufthansa business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“This is an unusually fast-moving rollout even by the standards of what we found checking other major carriers — confirm your aircraft AND seat assignment, since even Allegris-equipped 787-9s have 3 seats per flight that can't be sold yet pending certification. The pre-Allegris lie-flat seat remains a comfortable, proven product on everything else. Frankfurt's Senator Lounge with its beer taps and bratwurst bar is a genuine highlight worth arriving early for.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking Lufthansa with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with Lufthansa gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 64% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Lufthansa tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Miles & More, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available Lufthansa dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Lufthansa under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside Lufthansa business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- Lufthansa Business Class (new "Allegris" cabin rolling out on select 787-9s)
- Seat type
- Allegris (787-9, since Oct 2025): NEW cabin, but only 25 of 28 business seats per aircraft are certified for sale as of this writing — 3 second-row seats remain regulator-blocked. Older widebody types + non-retrofitted 787-9s: previous lie-flat seat, direct aisle access
- Seat width
- 25 inches (pre-Allegris seat, confirmed spec)
- Seat length
- 78 inches
- In-flight entertainment
- Seatback 4K touchscreen IFE
- Dining
- Regional German cuisine, Champagne (Billecart-Salmon)
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked
- Miles program
- Miles & More
Home lounge
Lufthansa Senator Lounge at FRA — renowned beer taps and bratwurst bar
Lounges at other airports
Star Alliance Gold lounges worldwide
Hubs
Aircraft types
“This is an unusually fast-moving rollout even by the standards of what we found checking other major carriers — confirm your aircraft AND seat assignment, since even Allegris-equipped 787-9s have 3 seats per flight that can't be sold yet pending certification. The pre-Allegris lie-flat seat remains a comfortable, proven product on everything else. Frankfurt's Senator Lounge with its beer taps and bratwurst bar is a genuine highlight worth arriving early for.”
Top Routes
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The most-booked Lufthansa premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
Fleet
Lufthansa aircraft we book
Lufthansa lufthansa business class (new "allegris" cabin rolling out on select 787-9s) on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Boeing 747-8Boeing
Last commercial four-engine widebody in passenger service (Lufthansa primarily). Upper deck Business is one of the most distinctive cabin products in commercial aviation.
- Airbus A350-900Airbus
Slightly shorter sibling of the A350-1000. Same cabin technology and pressurization. Used widely across Singapore, Lufthansa, ITA, Delta, Air France, JAL.
- Boeing 787-9Boeing
The most-deployed long-haul widebody in current production. Cabin pressurization (~6,000 ft) and humidity (10-15%) better than older 777 metal. Composite fuselage allows larger windows.
- Airbus A380Airbus
Double-deck superjumbo. Most carriers reserve the upper deck for premium cabins (Business + First). Cabin is exceptionally quiet at cruise; humidity is higher than older twin-aisle aircraft. Boarding via two jet bridges on most stations.
- Airbus A340-600Airbus
Four-engine widebody — most operators have retired this aircraft. Lufthansa retains a small fleet on select long-haul. Premium cabin products are older generation.
See the full Lufthansa fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
Lufthansa carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | LH |
| ICAO airline code | GEC |
| Canonical name | Lufthansa Cargo (Wikidata) |
| Country | Germany |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Hub airports | FRA, MUC |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q265138 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
Facts independently verified 2026-08-05
Fleet, route, seat, and lounge facts on this page were checked against 4 independent sources:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lufthansa
- onemileatatime.com/news/lufthansa-boeing-787-allegris-business-class/
- aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/12/19/lufthansa-still-limits-new-allegris-on-787-to-4-business-seats/
- simpleflying.com/lufthansa-extends-a340-600-retirement/
Star ratings follow a separate five-source composite methodology — see our ratings & verification methodology.
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