COLOGNE- Lufthansa (LH) is preparing to fly its first Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner equipped with its new Allegris cabin into service soon. However, only four business class suites will be operational at first.
This might make it “the most exclusive business class cabin on any global airline,” said One Mile at A Time. This update comes at a time when most business class seats operated by the carrier haven’t been certified.
Lufthansa Allegris First Class; Photo: LufthansaLufthansa 787 Allegris Cabin
The Allegris cabin concept, which is already in use on some Airbus A350s, features a new premium interior across all classes, including business class suites with doors, high privacy partitions, and modern amenities.
On the 787‑9 aircraft, Lufthansa plans a three‑class layout: 28 business class seats, 28 premium economy, and 231 economy.
But due to delays in seat certification with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, only the four business class suites in the first row will initially be available for booking. The remaining business seats will be blocked until full approval is obtained.
Lufthansa says the move is strategic: by starting operations early with limited business class availability, it can begin training pilots and crew on the new aircraft and cabin systems.
The airline hopes full certification for all business seats will be achieved by the end of 2025.
Photo: LufthansaLaunch Routes and Fleet Plans
The first Allegris‑fitted 787 will be deployed on a Frankfurt–Toronto route between October 8 and October 24, 2025. More 787s with Allegris cabins are expected to join Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub fleet by year’s end, as many as nine additional aircraft.
As more 787s roll out, Lufthansa plans to gradually phase in more routes under the Allegris branding. By 2026, it aims for over 20 Dreamliners outfitted with the new cabin concept in operation.
The initial restriction on business class seats may affect revenue on some routes.
Lufthansa intends to use its delivery schedule and choice of route (e.g., routes with lower business class demand) to mitigate the impact until full certification is in place.
Photo: Lufthansa Other Challenges & Risks
However, Lufthansa has to face some other challenges and risks are there. These include:
- The delay in certifying business class seats is caused by differences in the seat supplier for the 787 (Collins Aerospace) versus the A350 (Thompson Aerospace).
- It’s possible that the certification process may slip further, which would delay the usage of much of the business class cabin.
- Lufthansa will need to manage customer expectations carefully, especially for those booking business class on these new 787s, as it will find only a small number of seats available.
Photo: By Masahiro TAKAGI from Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan – DSC03845, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47872802Bottom Line
While Lufthansa’s new 787s with Allegris cabins promise a cutting‑edge premium experience, operational constraints mean that only four business class suites will be available at launch.
The full cabin awaits regulatory approval.
The success of this rollout will depend on Lufthansa’s ability to certify the seats promptly, smoothly integrate the aircraft into its network, and manage pricing and demand during the transitional phase.
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