A380s, A340s, & 747s: The Lufthansa Fleet In 2024

We last examined the large and diverse fleet of Lufthansa in 2022. Since then, the carrier has grown slightly while diversifying further with the addition of the Boeing 787. This video will cover the state of Lufthansa's fleet in early 2024, while highlighting the changes that have taken place over the past two years. We'll also look ahead to the future to see what's next for the airline.
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[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Glad they still operates the Quads; A380 747-8i 747-400 A340-600 A340-300

Looking forward to flying their 747-8i in short order.

[@astgafl4427]

Totally agree👍

[@Almantas96]

embarrassing to operate such old aircraft..

[@underthe_moonlight]

@@Almantas96??? it’s one of the handful to operate quadjets, which makes it special in fact, you could say they are famous for operating these quadjets so i don’t get your point ☠️

[@deansicking6257]

​@@Almantas96 a380, a340-600, B747-8 aren't old at all and what is so embarresing about operating old aircraft?

[@pocketplanes457]

Lufthansa is one of my fav airlines to fly, they have friendly employees and great service. Nice video

[@BobBrown.]

In the past 6 months I have flown their, a340 (JFK-MUC), a380 (MUC-BKK) and 747-8i (SIN-FRA). Couldn’t be happier.

[@Fliesenleger94]

Would be interesting to see such a video for all carriers under the Lufthansa group combined

[@bm7500]

I love Lufthansa and the fact they still fly examples of all the modern era quad jets, but they seem to have one of, if not the most diverse fleet of aircraft in the world. LH❤

[@jgnclvgmng5408]

They keep the quad-engine planes because they have a lot of premium seats on those, that Lufthansa manages to keep highly occupied and they return a ton of money. The diversity of the fleet is incredible. Perhaps they want it so that Lufthansa Technik can have a lot of different planes to learn how to service. Otherwise, just managing pilots and crews between such a diverse fleet must be a headache.

[@motsumilioness]

I'd love to see Lufthansa expand their 787 operations. I know LAX is already getting the 747, A380 and will be getting the A340-300. But I'd love to see the 787 there on livestreams and I'm sure plane spotters would as well, it's a gorgeous aircraft.

[@r12004rewy]

Very heavy Airbus dependant fleet, I'm particularly happy that they are still operating the 340, particularly the 600 a beautiful looking aircraft.

[@delta_cosmic]

I like how Lufthansa's group ordered/operate every single current gen/currently on sale aircraft model besides the a330neo. I see no more hope for that plane at this point, as their current a330s will likely get replaced by the 787.

[@rx3dn]

A330 will get replaced by the A350-900

[@mstrmren]

@@rx3dn That's not true, the A350s will replace the A340s in Munich while the 787s will replace the A330 which mostly flies out of FRA. The 777X will exclusively be stationed in FRA where it will replace the big A340s and 747-400s, while the 747-8s will be kept in service for the time being.

[@frylucas]

The A330neo is meant to be a cheaper alternative for Airbus-heavy airlines that can't afford the expenses of maintaining an A350 fleet or have a considerable fleet of A330s and want transition to a more economical aircraft while still keeping costs low (as they can maintain spares, little crew training, etc), they don't need a Lufthansa order for it, it is mostly designed for LCCs and lessors like the original A330. It works amazingly well at Delta, TAP Air Portugal, Azul Linhas Aéreas, Corsair International, Condor and ITA Airways to name a few. Given the cost of the project was so minimal, just the 300 or so planes they sold has more than returned the investment.

[@rx3dn]

@@frylucas The A350 is cheaper than the A330 though? Yes, it costs 17 million more, but the maintenance and fuel is much less compared to the A330. While offering more range, efficiency, lower maintenance cost, and being bigger.

[@frylucas]

@@rx3dn That's not true. The A350 is mostly built from composites, that's considerably more expensive to maintain, and it's also considerably heavier than the A330 (251t MTOW vs 285t MTOW), that means higher airport fees. Not to mention lessors are going to be charging extra premium on A350 leases where they won't for the A330neo. Here in Brazil, Azul tried operating the A350, and they just returned the 2 planes they leased to the lessor because they couldn't afford the premium on the lease and the maintenance costs of these planes.

[@kristensorensen2219]

I prefer 4 engine aircraft for long over water trips!! I miss the 747 that many airlines have swopped for the 777 and 787. If I can fly on a 340 I would be delighted because they are much more comfortable than the carbon fiber planes that ride like an economy car. Great report!!

[@The_Apple_Sheep]

7:21 Lufthansa will also be adding MSP to its 787-9 routes on June 4th of this year. This will be the first ever scheduled service to MSP by Lufthansa (we’ve had a few A340 diversions from them in the past few years)

[@jayd5715]

Lufthansa is so awesome cant wait to start my work there.

[@grandnagus5851]

I would say that there is only one major thing i disagree with when it comes to fleet composition. Getting the 787 and the A350-900. Personally i would have chosen only the A350. Ordering the 777(X) and 737MAX already, the 787 is one too many different plane type. As for the quad jets, i agree, it's nice to see them fly a bit longer, the only thing issue i see, sadly, is the spare parts dilemma with regards to the A380, having to scrap perfectly good planes right now already, just to use them for spare parts is not a good sign. All in all, let's hope the delivery of the planes, from both manufacturers go as intended, Boeing wise with the QA being as high as it should be, and Airbus with regards to the engine issues, sadly that is the biggest issue Airbus faces, and that's not even their own fault, other than maybe not picking a second, or third, engine option on some models.

[@basant64hangal]

As an avgeek I love to see a diverse fleet, but I can't make much sense of it from airline's perspective

[@eamonahern7495]

It's amazing how the A380 and especially the 747 have aged well for 4-engine planes yet when I see the A340 it seems out dated.

[@Dischingo]

How so?

[@Dave_Sisson]

Lufthansa reminds me of Ansett, which was Australia's biggest domestic airline in the late 20th century. Ansett had a couple of every type of plane available, and they were dubbed the Noah's Ark airline. But having to train pilots and mechanics to work on 10 different types of aircraft as well as the vast number of spare parts required, ultimately sent them bankrupt. Other airlines in Australia and New Zealand learnt from this and they now operate as few varieties of aircraft as possible. But Lufthansa appears to have forgotten this lesson.

[@mstrmren]

Lufthansa is doing better than any other European airline except FR, and currently is the 4th largest in the world financially speaking. They know what they're doing.

[@basti279]

Lufthansa has the advantage of LH Technik. Their huge network of service facilities makes their old fleet much more competitive than for other airlines.

[@Periwinkle101]

can you please do a fleet vid on saudia or sri lankan possibly both?

[@j3j326]

Lufthansa Fleet is the most Diverse in all of Europe. 🇩🇪🇪🇺

[@PlayStation67-jv8on]

Please, can you do the ITA airways fleet?

[@cabottaxi]

I reckon their 330s and 340s will be replaced by the 350.

[@rx3dn]

The A330s and A344s will be replaced by the A359. The A346 will be replaced by their A35K. 747-400 and A380-800 is gonna be replaced by the 777-9

[@VictorSilva-qf2tu]

What are the differences between the a321-100 and the a321-200 ?

[@magnustan841]

Maximum takeoff weight and the range. From the outside you can't tell the difference

[@lha987]

I remember back in the 2010s, I saw a photo of Lufthansa's B777-200(or -200LR). Did the Lufthansa really had that plane, or it was a fake photo?

[@malvinjnrn7784]

Surprised it hasn’t ordered the 787-10s

[@EdVonPelt]

With the 350 in use and on order, there is no need for those. The bigger question is if they will order 330neos to replace the 330s the group has.

[@heidirabenau511]

Not enough range.

[@KohlerSAStudios]

Thank you Lufthansa for keeping the Boeing 747-8 flying. The legacy of the Queen of the skies will live on thanks to Lufthansa

[@EdVonPelt]

The -8i will be around for another decade. The -400 are expected to go much sooner.

[@MissDatherinePierce]

To the Germans in the comments: Does anyone know if Lufthansa still operates the airplane they built on Die Sendung mit der Maus with the Maus on the livery? (I hope I remember it correctly).

[@SpitzYT]

The A321 with Maus Livery aka D-AIRY is still flying and has 7 flights scheduled for today.

[@MissDatherinePierce]

@@SpitzYT awesome. I knew it also had a funny registration but I just couldn't remember it. D-AIRY makes so much sense.

[@free_spirit1]

"I'm sorry ze gate is closed"

[@betweenusonly5281]

"Well could you just open it again?"

[@free_spirit1]

Nein!

[@Lars._]

Naturlich Hans ist nass er steht unter dem wasserfall

[@aryaansrivastava3756]

Just like Singapore Airlines and Qatar, A350 is my most favourite aircraft model of this airline, not 787!

[@jeredpogi10videoclips30]

Cebu Pacific Fleet analysis when?

[@kyletrude1938]

Anyone else get the "hello shitty (city) airlines" from South Park feel ahaha 😂😂

[@Pilot-2020]

Quick question: I'm pretty sure you need to speak fluent german to become a Lufthansa pilot, but is there anyone here that can confirm that?

[@rx3dn]

You do. Certain airlines require certain languages. Information can be found on the European Flight Academy website.

[@Pilot-2020]

@@rx3dn darn, at least I speak fluent english so maybe BA would be better

[@rx3dn]

@@Pilot-2020 just don't work for a company that doesn't have the aircraft you really want to fly and that you don't like in general

[@Pilot-2020]

@@rx3dn the A380, 747 or Overture would be a dream to fly

[@sushi777300]

Enjoy the diverse fleet as long as it's still around. Fleets are becoming dreadfully boring these days

[@kingleolumaban5415]

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[@aryaansrivastava3756]

Lufthansa Will NOT be my favourite a380 airline anymore. It's Allegris A350s are amazing! Better than Ethiopian Airlines for the A350!

[@daniel1wantedtowin]

the most outdated airline is the world, except for Iran Air (but they have b707)

[@rx3dn]

If you're talking about World Airways, they don't operate anymore.

[@r12004rewy]

Did you watch the video?

[@heidirabenau511]

That's Buffalo Airlines!

[@Almantas96]

Embarrassing old aircraft fleet..

[@heidirabenau511]

Shut up