Does Lufthansa still fly the 747?

Does Lufthansa still fly the 747?

While many aircraft in its fleet were grounded, Lufthansa never stopped flying the Boeing 747, even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as the airline starts on the road to recovery, it is upping its Boeing 747 schedule, doubling the number of flights planned in a month.

What is cabin type P on Lufthansa?

The fare class (how airlines categorize various types of ticket for fare rules and ticket costs) is “P” and is referred to as a “deep discount business” class ticket.

Are drinks free on Lufthansa flights?

Choice of beverages Coffee, white wine or fruit juice – on board Lufthansa flights you can expect an extensive choice of complimentary beverages. You can choose between hot and cold, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

How much is a scrap 747 worth?

Once a jet has been stripped bare of usable parts, its metal frame is redeemed for scrap value. A 747 can fetch up to $55,000 for its scrap alone.

When does Lufthansa B747-8 fly out of Frankfurt?

Its B747-8s, meanwhile, are expected to fly to 16 destinations at the end of October. But will things pan out? Lufthansa has scheduled 26 departures by the B747-8 and B747-400 from Frankfurt on October 31st. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying.

How many flights does Lufthansa have from Frankfurt?

Lufthansa has scheduled 26 departures by the B747-8 and B747-400 from Frankfurt on October 31st. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying. Lufthansa has eight Boeing 747-400s (code: 744) with an average age of 21.4 years, ch-aviation.com indicates.

When is Lufthansa flight from Seattle to Frankfurt?

Lufthansa expects 10 routes by the type from October 31st, with an 11th – to Seattle – due on March 27th, the start of summer 2022. All routes are bookable by the 744, all are from Frankfurt, and all are once-daily.

How many seats are in business class on Lufthansa?

Business class on the Lufthansa 747-8 is split into three cabins:. The configuration I flew had 80 biz seats: 48 on the lower deck divided into a 36-seat main section and a minicabin directly behind with just 12 seats, plus 32 on the upper deck. (Lufthansa also flies another version of the 747-8, with even more biz-class capacity at 92 seats.)