Air TransportLufthansa receives first Boeing 787-9 with Allegris cabin in Frankfurt
Lufthansa took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with the new Allegris cabin in Frankfurt on August 30. The aircraft is expected to begin operating flights between Frankfurt and Toronto in October, following an initial period of intra-European service.
The Allegris cabin introduces updated interiors across all classes, including individual suites in Business Class. The concept was first implemented in 2024 on other aircraft types in the Lufthansa fleet, such as the Airbus A350-900.
The carrier plans to have up to nine new Boeing 787-9s based in Frankfurt by the end of 2025, as part of a broader strategy to modernize its long-haul offering.
Lufthansa currently has 29 Boeing 787 aircraft on order. However, certification delays for the new cabin seats by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have hindered the entry into service of additional Dreamliners. As a result, 15 Boeing 787s designated for Lufthansa remain stored in the United States, awaiting cabin certification.
Due to these certification challenges, some Business Class seats on new 787 deliveries may need to be blocked for passenger use. Despite these issues, Premium Economy and Economy Class seats with the Allegris configuration are already available for booking.
The Boeing 787-9 operated by Lufthansa has an average fuel consumption of 2.5 liters per passenger per 100 kilometers, which is 25% lower than the previous generation model. The airline expects to operate a total of 78 long-haul aircraft featuring the Allegris cabin in the coming years.
Cabin certification delays affect Lufthansa’s 787 fleet
The first Lufthansa Dreamliner equipped with Allegris is scheduled to fly on intra-European routes before entering service on the Frankfurt-Toronto route in October 2025. Previously, the Allegris cabin was introduced on flights from Munich in the summer of 2024, carrying over half a million passengers.
Lufthansa is facing a shortage of available aircraft and ongoing delivery delays, impacting its long-haul network planning. The company has committed to upgrading its long-haul fleet with quieter, more efficient aircraft.
“I am particularly pleased that we can now offer our guests the premium Allegris experience in Frankfurt,” said Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines.
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