How does Lufthansa plan to install Allegris seats on its Boeing 747-8 aircraft?
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Lufthansa is implementing a two-phase plan to install Allegris seats on its 747-8 fleet, prioritizing the lower deck first due to space and design advantages. One Mile at a Time +1
Phase One: Lower Deck Installation (Ongoing)
- The first 747-8 (D-ABYA) is currently being retrofitted in Xiamen, China, with completion expected by February 2026.
- 48 new Allegris business class seats will be installed on the lower deck in a 2-2 configuration. 🔗
- These seats will be bookable at a €300 surcharge, but many passengers may be upgraded to them at no cost due to their high availability (60% of total business seats).
Phase Two: Upper Deck and First Class (Planned for 2027–2028)
- The upper deck will initially retain the older business class seats (32 seats in 2-2 layout).
- In 2027 or 2028, Lufthansa plans to install the new Allegris business class seats on the upper deck, likely in a 1-1 configuration due to the narrower space.
- The first class cabin in the nose will also be updated, but with a modified version of the Allegris product, not the standard first class layout.🔗
Key Design Challenges
- The 747’s upper deck is too narrow for the standard Allegris layout, requiring a custom 1-1 configuration.
- The lower deck’s wider fuselage allows for a more efficient, alternating-row layout similar to United’s Polaris.🔗
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