Lufthansa has unveiled a new suite concept on long-haul routes under the name “Allegris.” The new product has been developed exclusively for the Lufthansa Group and will be rolled out in 2023 in all travel classes (i.e. economy, premium economy, business and first class).
For the very first time in the company’s history, the Lufthansa first class is receiving spacious suites that offer nearly ceiling-high walls that can be closed for privacy. The seat, which is almost three and a quarter feet wide, can be converted into a large bed. All seats and beds are positioned in the direction of flight, without exception. In addition to several storage options, there is a large, personal wardrobe in every suite. Passengers can also enjoy meals with their partner or fellow traveler as the cabin offers a large dining table. Gourmet menus are presented, along with the airline’s caviar service. Entertainment is provided by screens that extend across the full width of the suite, with Bluetooth connectivity for wireless headphones.
Business class guests can also look forward to their own suite, which offers even more comfort and privacy due to higher walls and sliding doors that completely close. Travelers can enjoy extended personal space, a monitor up to 27 inches in size and ample storage space, including a personal wardrobe.
The business class of the “Allegris” generation offers six more seating options. Passengers have direct access to the aisle from all business class seats. The seat walls, which are at least 114 centimeters high, with generous space in the shoulder area, ensure greater privacy. All seats can be converted into a six-and-a-half-foot-long bed. Passengers can enjoy the in-flight entertainment program on monitors measuring nearly 17 inches. Wireless charging, noise-canceling headphones and the ability to connect one’s devices, such as a PC, tablet, smartphone or headphones to the entertainment system via Bluetooth are also part of the new business class experience. The company will present further details on the new category next spring.
With the “Allegris” product generation, Lufthansa will give its guests significantly more choice in economy class. For example, travelers will have the option of booking seats in the first rows, which have a greater seat pitch and offer additional comfort. Following the success of the “Sleeper’s Row," which offered economy class passengers greater relaxation on long-distance flights since August 2021, Lufthansa plans to introduce a “Sleeper’s Row 2.0” on all new long-haul aircraft, as part of “Allegris.” In the “Sleeper’s Row 2.0," one can fold up a leg rest and utilize the additional mattress on offer, for rest and relaxation on a reclining surface that is 40 percent larger compared to the original “Sleeper’s Row." Also in the future, economy class passengers will also have the option of booking a vacant neighbor seat.
The new premium economy class was already introduced at SWISS in spring 2022. The seat is integrated into a hard shell and can be adjusted, without affecting fellow passengers in the row behind. The seat offers generous space in the upper body and leg areas, and is equipped with a fold-out leg rest. Passengers can enjoy movies or music on their personal 15.6-inch monitor with noise-canceling headphones.
The Lufthansa Group is about to embark on the largest fleet modernization in its corporate history. By 2025, the group will invest a total of €2.5 billion in product and service alone to further improve the customer experience. By 2030, over 180 new short- and long-haul aircraft are to be delivered to the group’s airlines.
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