Lufthansa is expanding its first class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls and an entirely closable door, large table and two wide seats that can be combined into a comfortable double bed if required. Guests can warm or cool their three-foot-wide seats in the suite according to their personal needs and connect their mobile device to the entertainment system. Ample storage space is provided by a suite wardrobe so that travelers can comfortably change and have all their personal belongings at hand. The crew serves the gourmet menu at a time requested by the guests, which can be enjoyed in the private suites at the large first class table, similar to a restaurant.
The first class will be launched in 2024, on the newly delivered Airbus A350s as part of “Lufthansa Allegris,” the airline’s new long-haul product. With a total investment of €2.5 billion ($2.6 billion) by 2025, the project is considered the largest product and service overhaul in the Lufthansa Group’s history. In the process, the airline is improving the overall travel experience for customers in all classes: economy, premium economy, business and first class.
Guests in Lufthansa business class can also look forward to their own suite, which offers even more comfort and privacy due to chest-high walls and sliding doors. Travelers in the first rows can enjoy extended personal space, a monitor up to 27 inches in size and ample storage. Each suite also offers a wardrobe and personal minibar. Inside, it is possible to connect the two suites so that business class guests traveling together can enjoy a large degree of privacy.
Travelers can choose between six additional seat options, depending on whether they want an extra-long bed measuring over seven feet, extra space and work area, a seat with a baby bassinet, or an exclusive seat directly by the window. A double seat, in which the center console can be retracted to transform it into a reclining surface for two, is also available.
High seat walls and generous shoulder space provide greater privacy in all options. The seats can be converted into a bed at least six and a half feet long and also offer 4K TVs, generously sized dining tables, wireless charging, noise-canceling headphones and Bluetooth connectivity. All seats are also equipped with a heating and cooling system. For extra comfortable side sleeping, seats also have a shoulder sink-in, allowing the shoulder to sink into the seat. A tablet-sized control unit provides access to all seating, lighting, heating/cooling and entertainment functions. Each seat is directly accessible from the aisle.
The new premium economy class was already introduced at SWISS in spring 2022. The “Allegris” seat offers more legroom, a fold-out leg rest, and can be adjusted even further back than the current model. Because it will be integrated into a hard shell, however, adjusting it will have no effect on fellow passengers in the row behind. The table and monitor always remain in position. Passengers will also receive a travel amenity kit made of sustainable materials.
With the new “Allegris” product generation, Lufthansa is also giving its guests significantly more choice in economy class. In the future, travelers will have the option of booking additional seats in the first rows that offer more legroom, or a free seat next to them.
With “Allegris,” more than 80 new aircraft, such as Boeing 787-9s, Airbus A350s and Boeing 777-9s, will fly to destinations around the world. Aircraft already in service with Lufthansa, such as the Boeing 747-8, will also be retrofitted. The simultaneous improvement of the travel experience in all classes and the replacement of more than 27,000 seats are unique in the airline’s history. By 2030, more than 200 new short- and long-haul aircraft are to be delivered to the group’s airlines. This will enable the Lufthansa Group to significantly reduce the average CO2 emissions of its fleet. For instance, the Dreamliner long-haul aircraft will consume an average of only about 2.5 liters of kerosene per passenger and 62 miles of flight distance—up to 30 percent less than the previous model.
The developers also focused on sustainability aspects in the product development of “Allegris.” Recyclable materials were used for all 27,000 seats, as well as for blankets, cushions and covers. The Lufthansa Group aims to achieve a neutral CO2 balance by 2050. By 2030, the aviation group aims to halve its net CO2 emissions, compared to 2019, through reduction and compensation measures. The reduction roadmap to 2030 was validated in 2022 by the independent Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
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