FRANKFURT- Lufthansa (LH) is set to reintroduce the world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380 aircraft, on its Delhi route, along with the reinstatement of first-class services, in celebration of 60 years of connecting the Indian capital with Germany.
While Lufthansa has been operating flights to India for a more extended period, dating back to 1934 when it flew to Jodhpur with a JU52 aircraft, the nonstop Delhi-Germany route we know today, which takes about eight hours commenced on September 1, 1963.
During this time, a Boeing 720 flew from Frankfurt to Delhi with layovers in Rome, Cairo, Kuwait, and Karachi, marking the first air connection between Delhi and Germany.
Lufthansa Celebrates 60 Years of Flying to India
Frank Naeve, Senior Vice President of Global Markets and stations for the Lufthansa Group, also revealed the return of the A380 aircraft. Further, the reintroduction of first-class service on the Delhi route is a commemoration of 60 years of service to the capital.
He emphasized Lufthansa’s enduring commitment to India’s growth story. Subsequently fostering strong ties between the two nations that have contributed to economic, social, and cultural development
Lufthansa emphasized the significant transformation that has occurred in the world over the past six decades. Particularly in the evolving relationship between Germany and India.
The airline highlighted that Delhi, which was notably different from its present state, has evolved into the capital of the world’s most populous country. Further, it boasts the highest GDP growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region and ranks as the third-largest aviation market globally.
Lufthansa attributed this transformation to globalization, interdependence, and global trade. These have propelled modern Germany and India into economic powerhouses, collectively representing two of the world’s five largest economies.
Operations in India
With over 1,000 staff members in the country, Lufthansa Group has announced 64 weekly frequencies to India, signifying its commitment to the market.
The airline also acknowledged India’s distinction as one of the first intercontinental markets to rebound beyond pre-pandemic levels. The introduction of new routes such as Bengaluru-Munich and Hyderabad-Frankfurt evidences it.
Lufthansa views the return of the A380 and the reintroduction of first-class service on the Delhi route as natural extensions of its enduring ties to India.
As one of the early believers in India’s growth story, Lufthansa reaffirms its dedication to India. It anticipates further strengthening partnerships and growth over the next 60 years.
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