Another airline is doubling down on the A380

"Lufthansa is doubling down on a jet that many thought was history. The German flag carrier announced Friday that it will install a new business-class cabin on all eight of its Airbus A380 superjumbos as part of its broader multibillion-dollar fleet renewal. Airlines are racing to meet growing demand for high-dollar premium experiences on long-haul flights. The new A380 business class will deliver an upgrade over the current layout, with more space, modern technology, and aisle access for all passengers."

"However, it will not be part of Allegris, Lufthansa's new signature economy and premium cabins rolling out across its old Boeing 747-8s and newly delivered Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s. Lufthansa said the A380 seat, from manufacturer Thompson Aero, was chosen strategically because it is already certified for the jet type. Allegris is not, and using it would require a separate, lengthy certification process. That means Lufthansa can quickly retrofit the A380 planes and get them back in the air."

"The move comes as airlines face delayed deliveries of next-generation widebodies - particularly the Airbus A350-1000 and the yet-to-be-certified Boeing 777X - creating a crunch in long-haul, money-making capacity. A company spokesperson told Business Insider that Lufthansa's A380 refurbishment was planned well in advance and isn't a direct response to shifting delivery timelines. "Lufthansa is investing in an aircraft that has already been in scheduled service for several years," he said. "Nevertheless, we always want to offer our guests a modern and high-quality cabin pr"

Lufthansa will install a new business-class cabin on all eight of its Airbus A380 superjumbos as part of a multibillion-euro fleet renewal. The chosen seat, manufactured by Thompson Aero, is already certified for the A380, enabling rapid retrofits without the lengthy certification Allegris would require. The new cabin provides more space, modern technology, and aisle access for all passengers, but will not include closing doors and will not be part of the Allegris product line. Retrofits begin in February with the first refreshed A380 returning to service in April, amid delayed widebody deliveries that extend older aircraft service.

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