{"id":153052,"date":"2026-08-06T17:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=153052"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T09:33:42","slug":"lufthansa-starts-charging-for-new-a380-business-class-seats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/06\/lufthansa-starts-charging-for-new-a380-business-class-seats\/","title":{"rendered":"Lufthansa Starts Charging \u20ac170 for New A380 Business Class Seats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MUNICH-<\/strong> Lufthansa (LH)<\/a> has expanded paid Business Class seat selection to its retrofitted Airbus A380 fleet, introducing additional charges for selected premium seats on long-haul flights beginning September 15, 2026. The change applies to flights operated from Munich Airport (MUC) using the airline’s upgraded Airbus A380 cabins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move extends Lufthansa’s premium seating strategy beyond its Allegris cabins by introducing seat categories with optional fees on refurbished Airbus A380 aircraft. Eligible Miles & More elite members and selected fare types will continue to receive complimentary access to some preferred seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Lufthansa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lufthansa Expands Seat Fees to A380 Business Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lufthansa is currently modernizing its fleet of eight Airbus A380 aircraft<\/a> with an upgraded Business Class cabin. Rather than installing its flagship Allegris Business Class product, the airline selected the Thompson Aero Vantage XL seat, a widely used off-the-shelf design already found on several international airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The upgraded cabin features a staggered 1-2-1 configuration, providing every passenger with direct aisle access. Seats alternate between positions closer to the window and positions closer to the aisle, creating naturally different seating experiences despite using the same seat model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially, many travelers welcomed the decision because it avoided the complex seating layouts introduced with Allegris, where multiple seat types carry different pricing. However, Lufthansa has now adopted a similar strategy for the A380 fleet by categorizing seats according to their location and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning with flights departing on or after September 15, 2026, passengers booking Business Class on these refurbished Airbus A380s will encounter three seating categories, Travel-Dealz<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Lufthansa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Three Business Class Seat Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lufthansa has divided the cabin into Classic Seat, Privacy Seat, and Extra Long Bed categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Seat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Seats include aisle-side window seats and the paired center seats. Although passengers seated in A and K positions still have window access, they sit farther from the aircraft windows because of the side console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These seats remain free to select for most Business Class passengers, except those traveling on Business Light fares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Privacy Seat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Privacy Seats occupy the true window positions where the side console separates passengers from the aisle. These seats offer increased privacy, reduced exposure to cabin traffic, and a closer view outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers selecting these seats will pay a surcharge of up to \u20ac170 per flight segment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miles & More Senator and HON Circle members can reserve Privacy Seats free of charge on eligible fares. However, complimentary selection does not apply to Business Light tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra Long Bed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Extra Long Bed category consists of the bulkhead window seats, including 10A, 10K, 24A, and 24K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These seats feature a significantly larger footwell and an extended sleeping surface measuring approximately 2.12 to 2.22 meters<\/strong>, making them particularly attractive for taller travelers and passengers prioritizing overnight comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These seats also carry a surcharge of up to \u20ac170 per sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only HON Circle members receive complimentary access to these seats on eligible fare types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Lufthansa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

New Charges Take Effect in September 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The revised seat selection policy applies only to flights departing from September 15, 2026<\/strong> onward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers traveling before that date can continue selecting seats without additional charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, Business Class passengers booking Lufthansa flights between Munich Airport (MUC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)<\/a> after the implementation date will see a surcharge of up to \u20ac170 when selecting either a Privacy Seat or an Extra Long Bed seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Lasse Fuss – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=18058671<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Airbus A380 Routes Receiving the New Cabin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The refurbished Airbus A380 featuring the upgraded Business Class<\/a> cabin is currently scheduled on several major long haul routes from Munich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current destinations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n