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Lufthansa to modernize A320 fleet
A total of 38 Lufthansas Airbus 320 aircrafts have been undergoing retrofits since spring of last year, receiving new seats from manufacturer Geven as well as significantly larger overhead bins, USB ports at every seat as well as tablet and smartphone holders.
More space for carry-on baggage
More space for carry-on baggage: The new cabin is equipped with overhead bins that are 40 percent larger and offer space for significantly more carry-on suitcases or bags. The reason: Baggage can now be stowed vertically. This also makes boarding more efficient, as passengers can stow their luggage more quickly. The clean design of the new bins creates a fresh and modern overall impression of the cabin
USB port and holder for tablet or smartphone
Every seat receives its own USB-A and USB-C port, allowing mobile devices to be charged. In addition, all seats are equipped with a holder for tablets and smartphones. This allows guests to watch films and series particularly easily and comfortably on their own devices
New headrests and more comfort
The new, particularly ergonomically designed seats from Italian manufacturer Geven offer passengers more comfort than the previous seats. Comfort is further enhanced by horizontally adjustable headrests and, in Business Class, a backrest that reclines especially far.
Jens Ritter, CEO Lufthansa Airlines
Our ambition is clear: We want to offer our guests a premium experience on short- and medium-haul routes as well. The A320 family is our largest fleet – that's why we're investing in the modernization of more than 30 aircraft. We're presenting our guests with a modern, high-quality cabin whose design is inspired by our new long-haul deliveries. Our guests can look forward to more comfort and significantly more space for their carry-on baggage."
The first Airbus A320 with registration "D-AIZY" is now fully modernized and has been back in the air since mid-February. By 2029, 38 Airbus A320s are scheduled to be converted – on average, the so-called "retrofit" of an aircraft takes approximately 30 days. Around 1,000 different components from approximately 100 suppliers are newly installed during the retrofit process.