Lufthansa just got its first Airbus A350 fit with its upgraded Allegris cabin — which will soon include first class with a double bed. See inside.

Taylor RainsApr 16, 2024, 15:53 IST

Lufthansa's new "Allegris" first-class cabin sports a double bed, shown in a rendering.Lufthansa

Lufthansa is launching its new "Allegris" cabin on Airbus A350 planes starting in May.
Allegris represents a new era of comfort for Lufthansa and will initially serve Canada and the US.

After seven years of developments, Germany's flag carrier is finally launching a long-overdue cabin upgrade.

On Sunday, Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter announced on LinkedIn the delivery of the airline's first-ever Allegris-equipped airplane — an Airbus A350, registered D-AIXT and nicknamed Leipzig.

The airline said it would start flying the A350 and Allegris on select flights to North America in May, first to Vancouver and then to Toronto.

Lufthansa told the Runway Girl Network on Monday that these routes would be part of "the introductory phase, lasting several months." Routes to the US — the first planned to Chicago — are set to begin by "late summer 2024," the airline told RTN.

The rollout will touch economy, premium economy, and business class. A first-class cabin is also planned, but Lufthansa told RTN that supplier challenges have delayed its launch until late 2024.

Lufthansa did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Here's a closer look at Lufthansa's new Allegris cabin design, featuring everything from double beds to minibars.

Lufthansa first announced Allegris in 2017, but at the time planned to launch the new cabin on the Boeing 777X — not the A350.

A Lufthansa Airbus A350 airplane, which is set to sport the new Allegris cabin.CHRISTOF STACHE via Getty Images

Some 27,000 seats across Lufthansa's fleet are set to be configured with Allegris.

The new Lufthansa Allegris economy seat, shown in a rendering.Lufthansa

Allegris covers four cabins: economy, premium economy, business class, and first class — the latter absent from Lufthansa's first A350s.

The dated current first-class cabins can be seen aboard one of Lufthansa's A380 aircraft; it's also aboard its A350 fleet.Peter Kneffel/picture alliance via Getty Images

Once eventually installed, first class is set to boast private suites with double beds, closets, and giant televisions.

Single suites, shown in a rendering, are set to feature 32-inch TVs, while the Suite Plus TVs will be a whopping 43 inches.Lufthansa

Three suites will be available per A350 plane, Lufthansa said.

The single suite option in Allegris first class aboard Lufthansa, shown in a rendering.Lufthansa

While Lufthansa awaits its most lucrative offering, flyers can book Allegris business class — and it's a big upgrade from current offerings.

The current 2x2x2 layout in Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8 business class doesn't offer direct-aisle access to window seat passengers.Stephen Brashear/Getty Images

According to the airline, its new business class offers seven unique seating options, starting with the "Classic" seat.

A new "Classic" Lufthansa seat, shown in a rendering.Lufthansa

Building on the Classic seat, Lufthansa offers six other options in business class.

Extra-privacy window seat (top left), extra-long bed (top right), extra-work space (bottom left), and baby bassinet seat (bottom right).Lufthansa

This design strategy gives Lufthansa's Allegris business class passengers more choice.

First-row suites with sliding doors in Lufthansa's Allegris business class.Lufthansa

A majority of those enjoying Lufthansa's new Allegris cabin are those flying in premium economy or regular coach.

Lufthansa's newly delivered A350s will be equipped with Allegris.Joel Serre/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus

Premium economy features fixed-shell seats where the recline does not impede on the person in the row behind.

Lufthansa's new long-haul premium economy, shown in a rendering, reclines within its shell.Lufthansa

Passengers flying in the cabin will enjoy noise-canceling headphones, wireless charging, and an amenity kit, among other perks.

The premium economy seats set to debut in Lufthansa's Allegris cabin.Lufthansa

Although the lowest-end option, Lufthansa's new coach product offers plenty of comforts.

The seatback screens and tablet holder in Allegris coach, shown in a rendering.Lufthansa

Travelers can choose from three different coach seats: classic, legroom, and neighbor.

Lufthansa coach seats with have an adjustable headrest and legroom comparable to other European carriers.Lufthansa

While Allegris will represent the next era of comfort for Lufthansa, it is not the airline's first cabin upgrade in recent years.

The 1x2x1 business class on Lufthansa's ex-Philippine Airlines A350s.Philippine Airlines

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Lufthansa just got its first Airbus A350 fit with its upgraded Allegris cabin &mdash; which will soon include first class with a double bed. See inside.