Lufthansa A350 enters service

LUFTHANSA HAS PLACED ITS FIRST A350 aircraft on its Munich-Delhi route, with Boston to follow in mid-March and Mumbai in the summer. The A350 has 293 seats – 48 business class (configured 2-2-2), 21 premium economy (2-3-2) and 224 economy (3-3-3).

Lufthansa’s A350 is the first Airbus aircraft to feature LED lighting technology designed to sync with passengers’ body clocks and ease jet lag. The system has 24 settings intended to simulate morning, evening and dining “lighting moods”, promoting relaxation or activity depending on the time of day.

The aircraft is also the first to feature Lufthansa’s upgraded in-flight entertainment system, which lets passengers customise their onboard selections from six weeks in advance and watch on the seat-back or their own devices. Wifi costs € 9 for one hour or € 17 for the flight.

The first ten of the new-generation aircraft will be based at Munich, with an additional 15 to follow. The airline plans to gradually replace its A340s with the A350. lufthansa.com