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Another airline is doubling down on the A380
- Lufthansa will retrofit all eight A380s with a new business-class cabin, starting in February and delivering the first refreshed jet by April.
- The redesigned cabin switches to a 1-2-1 layout to give every passenger direct aisle access.
- Lufthansa selected the Thompson Aero seat because it is already certified for the A380, avoiding a lengthy Allegris certification process.
- The A380 retrofit aims to keep the aircraft competitive amid delays in delivering newer widebodies.
- Lufthansa’s A380s will continue flying into the early 2030s as the airline awaits new widebodies.
- Industry-wide factors include delayed deliveries of the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X, pressuring premium cabins.
- Cirium data shows around 91,500 A380 flights are scheduled for 2026, up from 2025.
- Despite efficiency concerns, A380s remain viable when demand on certain routes supports their capacity.
- Airlines areas like Emirates, Qantas, and British Airways are renewing older jets while awaiting new planes.
- Lufthansa aims for quicker retrofit by using a certified seat rather than a new Allegris configuration.
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