D-ABYD Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 (2024)

FAQs

Which seat is best in Lufthansa Boeing 747-8? ›

In addition to the extra legroom and wider seats, Lufthansa's premium economy offers more free baggage, enhanced services, and amenities. The best seats in this cabin are in row 21, which only has four seats, with two on each side of the cabin. Seats A, C, H, and K may offer slightly more legroom due to the exit row.

Check-in early: Lufthansa airlines often offers preferred seats without any additional charges during the online check-in procedure. So, if you check for your flight early then you might have a chance to grab preferred seats for free.

As a rule, the preferred seating area is located in the front part of Economy Class, directly behind Business or Premium Economy Class. These seats enable you to leave the aircraft quickly after landing, making your travel even easier and more flexible.

Are there any Boeing planes I should avoid? No, there are no Boeing planes you should avoid. The aircraft affected by the grounding have been taken out of service so you won't encounter them on a flight. Those that have since returned to service have undergone safety checks and test flights and have been deemed safe.

Lufthansa is a German carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.3/10.

At the end of 2023, the Lufthansa Group fleet comprised 721 aircraft (previous year: 710 aircraft). The average age of the aircraft in the fleet was 13.4 years (previous year: 13.1 years). The fleet expanded year-on-year by 11 aircraft. A total of 29 new aircraft were added to the fleet, compared with 18 retirements.

Given the significant price difference between economy and premium economy, we'd recommend booking Lufthansa premium economy only if you place a high value on extra space, elevated dining options on your flight and being toward the front of the aircraft.

Are Lufthansa seats big? ›

Whether it's a short flight or a long one – comfortable seating awaits you in Economy Class. There's plenty of room both on short and medium-haul flights. Thanks to the slim construction of the backrests, our seating provides more legroom so that you can stretch your legs out comfortably in Economy Class too.

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A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental of Lufthansa, its largest operator. The passenger version, named 747-8 Intercontinental or 747-8I was formally launched on November 14, 2005, by Boeing. It can carry up to 467 passengers in a typical three-class configuration over a range of 8,000 nmi (15,000 km; 9,200 mi) at Mach 0.855.

The oldest active 747 aircraft today

The aircraft was built on 13th June 1973 and is 49.81 years old at the time of writing. The oldest passenger aircraft in commercial operation is a Boeing 747-400 EP-MEE (SN 24383) operated by Mahan Air, a privately owned Iranian airline.

Some airlines, such as Air China, Asiana Airlines, Atlas Air, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, MaxAir, and Saudia, still operate the Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 747-8 for passenger services.

There's no right or wrong answer here. It's absolutely down to personal preference. One can choose a window or aisle seat as per his comfort and convenience. Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane.

As mentioned above, the best seats are located on the upper deck.

The Best Seats for the Most Legroom

There is a window seat behind the exit row that doesn't have any seat in front of it, giving you a ridiculous amount of legroom. It'll be seat 12A on the Boeing 737-700, seats 16A and 16F on the Boeing 737-800, and seats 16A and 16F on the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Most comfortable seat on an airplane

If comfort is your main concern, business class seats are the best choice. These seats are located at the front of the aircraft.