Lufthansa Sets December 3 A350-1000 Debut to Tokyo
Lufthansa plans its first A350-1000 passenger flight from Munich to Tokyo Haneda on December 3, followed by Shanghai and Singapore.
Key Takeaways
- **Delivery:** The first aircraft is expected to arrive in Munich from Toulouse in mid-November.
- **First passenger route:** Munich–Tokyo Haneda, beginning December 3.
- **Following destinations:** Shanghai and Singapore in subsequent weeks.
- **Cabin:** Allegris seating across four travel classes.
- **Fleet plan:** Lufthansa Group has ordered 15 A350-1000s for delivery through 2030; the first ten are intended for Lufthansa’s Munich base.
Lufthansa has scheduled its first Airbus A350-1000 passenger flight for December 3, 2026, between Munich and Tokyo Haneda. The airline’s October 15 announcement places Shanghai and Singapore next in the rollout.
What this means for your next trip
Travelers connecting through Munich could encounter the new aircraft on these Asian routes. Lufthansa says A350-1000 and A350-900 aircraft will alternate, so a destination alone will not identify which version operates your flight.
Key details
- **Delivery:** The first aircraft is expected to arrive in Munich from Toulouse in mid-November.
- **First passenger route:** Munich–Tokyo Haneda, beginning December 3.
- **Following destinations:** Shanghai and Singapore in subsequent weeks.
- **Cabin:** Allegris seating across four travel classes.
- **Fleet plan:** Lufthansa Group has ordered 15 A350-1000s for delivery through 2030; the first ten are intended for Lufthansa’s Munich base.
The first aircraft, registered D-AIFA, will carry an anniversary livery and the name “Deutschland.”
Bottom line for passengers
Check the aircraft listing and seat map for your exact departure if the cabin is important to your booking. The announced rollout includes both A350 variants.
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- airline’s October 15 announcementPublished by newsroom.lufthansagroup.com • Verified on 18 Oct 2026View Source
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