# Lufthansa A350-1000 Deliveries Start in October 2026 with New Allegris Cabins on Key Routes

_Jul 21 13:41_

Tags: Lufthansa, Chicago, Munich, Newark, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, route network, airline, new route

Lufthansa's first Airbus A350-1000, featuring new Allegris cabins, delivers in early October 2026 and will serve Newark, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo from Munich

## Summary

Lufthansa is set to begin deliveries of its Airbus A350-1000 fleet in early October 2026, with the first aircraft (registration D-AIFA, named "Deutschland") featuring a special 100th-anniversary livery. The aircraft will be based in Munich (MUC) and enter passenger service during the IATA winter season (late October 2026). The A350-1000 will feature 300 seats across four cabins: 4 first class, 49 business class, 35 premium economy, and 212 economy. Initial routes include Newark (EWR), Shanghai (PVG), Singapore (SIN), and Tokyo (HND), with Chicago (ORD) expected to launch in spring 2027. This is part of Lufthansa Group's broader fleet modernization, with 15 A350-1000s on order for delivery between late 2026 and 2030

## Why it matters

Affects Lufthansa loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/lufthansa-airbus-a350-1000) — Lufthansa Airbus A350-1000 Deliveries Start Soon: Layout & Routes Revealed

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