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Lufthansa brings its A380 back to Los Angeles International Airport
With
air travel surging in demand, the added capacity that the A380 brings to the LA
region will provide the much-needed increased volume that the market requires.
Flight
LH453 will depart Los Angeles at 6:30pm and arrive into Munich at 1:40pm, the following
day. Flight LH452 will depart Munich at 12pm and arrive back in Los Angeles at 4:15pm.
All times are local. The already daily operating flights, now have increased capacity
due to the placement of the A380.
Due
to the sharp rise in demand for travel and the delayed delivery of ordered aircraft,
Lufthansa decided in 2022 to reactivate the Airbus A380, which is particularly popular
with passengers and crews. By the end of 2025, a total of eight A380s will once
again be deployed for service to and from Munich.
The
A380 aircraft
The
Airbus A380 is one of the world’s most fuel-efficient aircraft, burning about 12
percent less fuel than other wide-body jets, and is approximataely 30 percent quieter
than the current generation of wide-body aircraft. With 509 seats, the airline’s
A380 has around 80 percent more capacity than its Airbus A340-600, which currently
flies on the Boston – Munich and JFK routes. In total, Lufthansa’s A380 offers four
classes of travel: 8 seats in First Class, 78 seats in Business Class, 52 seats
in Premium Eco and 371 seats in Economy Class.
Located
on the upper deck, the First Class cabin is one the quietest cabins in commercial
aviation and boasts an air humidification system – the first of its kind to be installed
on a commercial aircraft – that improves air humidity to help fight off jet lag.
Two large, luxurious bathrooms with separate changing and lavatory areas offer enhanced
personal space and storage. The cabin’s eight generously proportioned, ergonomic
seats measure 6’9” feet in length and 2’7” feet in width and provide the ultimate
in comfort and innovation for an exceptional travel experience.
Also
located on the upper deck is the Business Class cabin with 78 seats featuring improved
functionality, including more storage and a power supply that works with all worldwide
connections.
The
main deck is home to Lufthansa’s Premium Economy class, where 52 seats are situated
in the forward most compartment of the A380’s main deck. In addition to more private
space with up to 50 percent more legroom, Premium Economy allows guests to travel
with two pieces of luggage weighing 51 lbs. each. On board, every passenger is greeted
with a welcome drink and in-flight meals are presented on menu cards and served
on fine chinaware. Premium Economy passengers will also find an amenity kit at their
seats which includes practical travel accessories, an electrical plug, and a bottle
of water.
The
Economy Class is found on both levels of the aircraft. Each of its 371 seats features an in-seat video
screen, an optimized ergonomic design, and a slimmer seat back that adds two inches
of personal space per passenger.
Image
Credit: © Lufthansa Group
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