Lufthansa to Retire A340-600s and Ground 747-400s in October 2026

Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine).

What happened

**A340-600 Retirement:** The final four remaining A340-600s will be retired in October 2026, ending the type's service at the carrier.
**747-400 Grounding:** Two Boeing 747-400s will be grounded in October 2026, with the entire 747-400 fleet scheduled for permanent retirement in 2027. The 747-8s remain unaffected.
**Discover Airlines Expansion:** Nine additional Airbus A350-900s will be allocated to low-cost subsidiary Discover Airlines. These are likely ex-Lufthansa aircraft with older interiors, used to operate long-haul routes under the Discover brand. These moves signal a shift in capacity and potentially award availability for frequent flyers booking Lufthansa or its partners

Lufthansa has announced significant long-haul fleet adjustments driven by high oil prices and labor issues. Key changes include:

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