Lufthansa plans May 1 launch for new Airbus A350 with Allegris seats

17.04.2024 - 13:13 / thepointsguy.com

After years of delays and anticipation, Lufthansa's new Allegris product equipped with state-of-the-art first- and business-class seats will take flight for the first time in a matter of days.

In May, the German carrier will launch service with the Allegris product on board its first-ever Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which features an eye-popping 14 seat types — including some suites with floor-to-ceiling privacy walls and sliding doors, plus one up front with a double bed.

Lufthansa's inaugural A350 flight on May 1 will feature nonstop service from Munich Airport (MUC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia.

Planned for years, Lufthansa's new Allegris concept technically features a nose-to-tail reimagination of the carrier's onboard product that includes an overhauled experience in each cabin; the airline bills it as the "most personalized travel experience" to date — one in which it's investing some 2.5 billion euros (about $2.7 billion) through 2025.

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Perhaps most notable is the all-new first-class suites and dozens of business-class suites and pods on each of its new A350s, with the first such jet set to take off for its first commercial service in the coming weeks.

From the outset, Lufthansa plans to switch off flying its new Allegris-equipped A350 on MUC-to-YVR routes and routes from MUC to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).

Later this summer, though, as its A350 fleet expands, Allegris is expected to make its U.S. debut on flights to and from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD). It will also deploy new A350s to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

As TPG saw during an in-person tour of the concept last year, the A350-900 features a wide array of seats to fit various travel needs, preferences and budgets.

Up front, you'll find three first-class suites, including a "Suite Plus" option featuring a double bed for two passengers.

This will mark the first time Lufthansa has offered such a suite concept on board its aircraft, with passengers treated to a large entertainment screen, a dining table, seats with heating and cooling options and wireless charging areas. Passengers in these seats will also have access to a "personal wardrobe" while inflight.

Beyond the first row are 38 business-class suites and pods. Spread across two business-class cabins, the seat features vary from one seat to another.

The first row of business class has suites, with double suites in the middle (ideal for two travelers flying together) and single suites near the windows. There are also window seats with extra privacy, a pod with a baby bassinet, seats