Photo: Lufthansa German airline Lufthansa has launched its new business class on the first upgraded A380, as part of a broad program to upgrade eight aircraft in its fleet. The revamped aircraft's maiden flight took off today, April 23, 2026, from Munich to Los Angeles.
The aircraft, registered D-AIMC and nicknamed "Mike-Charly", features a completely new business class on the upper deck. The class offers 68 seats with direct aisle access, a seat width of 58 cm, and a bed at least two meters long. In addition, flexible partitions have been installed to enhance passengers' sense of privacy.
Photo: LufthansaAs part of the upgrade, the company also updated the in-flight entertainment system. Business class passengers enjoy 18-inch screens with a variety of content, along with the option to connect headphones via Bluetooth. Among the innovations are an interactive 3D map, external cameras, and an upgraded user interface across all classes of the plane.
Photo: LufthansaThe upgrade process for the first aircraft took about 12 weeks and took place at the Elbe Flugzeugwerke facilities in Dresden. At the same time, Lufthansa began work on a second aircraft, as part of the plan to complete the upgrade of all eight A380 aircraft by mid-2027.
Photo: LufthansaThe move is part of the company's broad strategy to upgrade the customer experience, with an emphasis on premium classes and an advanced service offering in the long-haul aircraft fleet.