Lufthansa to Consolidate Long-Haul Fleet to Six Models by 2028, Phasing Out Four Types Including 747-400

Lufthansa has announced plans to consolidate its long-haul fleet to six types of aircraft by 2028.

The models to be phased out are the Airbus A340-300, Airbus A340-600, Airbus A330-200, and Boeing 747-400. A spokesperson for Lufthansa did not specify when each model would be retired.

This consolidation will result in a fleet comprising the Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, and Airbus A330-300 among six types.

The continuation of the introduction of the new business class “Lufthansa Allegris” will secure revenue from premium seats, and further digitization of ground services will enhance customer experience. The company aims to strengthen its competitiveness through network optimization according to supply and demand, improvements in crew planning systems for productivity, and expanded operations by Discover Airlines and Lufthansa CityLine.

In the interim financial report announced on July 31, the company recorded a loss of €427 million, indicating that achieving profitability for the full year would be challenging. The deteriorating market in the Asia-Pacific routes, delays in aircraft delivery leading to additional maintenance costs for older planes, and the increased costs from new labor agreements have been significant burdens.

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