A380 retrofit: Lufthansa modernizes Business Class on its largest aircraft

(9 February 2026)

Lufthansa continues to invest in the most extensive fleet renewal in its history – and is adding a special highlight for travelers: starting in February 2026, the popular Airbus A380-800 fleet will feature a completely modernized Business Class with seats from manufacturer Thompson.

The most important innovations at-a-glance:

• Direct aisle access from every seat
• 58 cm seat width for even more freedom of movement
• Bed length of at least two meters
• Bluetooth connection for personal headphones
• Flexible partitions for maximum privacy

In total, there will be 68 new Business Class seats on board the A380 in the future. In addition, the A380 is the largest long-haul aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet, with eight First Class seats, 52 seats in Premium Economy and 371 seats in Economy Class.

Lufthansa can build on an existing certification for this cabin conversion, eliminating the need for a new, lengthy certification process. This means that travelers will be able to enjoy the new A380 Business Class on the first flights to and from Munich in just a few weeks – in April 2026. All eight Airbus A380s are expected to be fully converted by mid-2027.