Lufthansa to launch Munich‑Tokyo A350‑1000 service on 3 December 2026

Lufthansa opened reservations for its new Airbus A350‑1000 service that will enter operation on 3 December 2026, with booking availability running until early January 2027.

The inaugural flight will run from Munich to Tokyo Haneda using aircraft D‑AIFA, named Deutschland, marking the 700th Airbus handed to the Lufthansa Group and the seventh aircraft in its centenary special‑livery fleet; the cabin will hold 300 passengers across four classes, including 49 Business seats, 35 Premium Economy seats and 212 Economy seats, and the type is expected to cut fuel consumption by about 25% compared with previous‑generation aircraft.

Lufthansa has ordered 15 A350‑1000s for delivery by 2030, with the first ten to be based at its Munich hub.