Lufthansa stock reaches Tokyo milestone with first A350-1000
Published on 11/12/2026 at 17:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSLufthansa expands its long-haul flagship fleet
- The first Airbus A350-1000, named Deutschland, has reached Lufthansa's Munich hub.
- The aircraft combines the Allegris cabin with Starlink-powered Wi-Fi for long-haul passengers.
- Its first scheduled passenger flight to Tokyo/Haneda is set for December 3, 2026.
Lufthansa has reached a visible fleet milestone: its first Airbus A350-1000 landed at Munich Airport on November 11 at 3:37 p.m. local time, according to the Lufthansa Group newsroom. The aircraft, named Deutschland and registered D-AIFA, is the group's 700th Airbus delivery.
New flagship targets premium routes
The A350-1000 is 73.80 meters long and carries 300 passengers across First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy. Its Allegris cabin includes suites in First and Business Class, while Lufthansa says the aircraft can use up to 30 percent less fuel per passenger than earlier-generation aircraft.
The jet is also the first Lufthansa Group long-haul aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi powered by Starlink. Lufthansa plans to offer the service free to Miles & More members and Travel ID users in every travel class. The combination of a refreshed cabin and high-speed connectivity gives the airline a new product platform on intercontinental routes, although the commercial benefit will depend on demand, utilization and further deliveries.
Tokyo launch sets the next milestone
The aircraft is scheduled to begin passenger service from Munich to Tokyo/Haneda on December 3, 2026. Shanghai and Singapore are planned to follow in the subsequent weeks, with the A350-1000 and A350-900 operating the routes alternately. Lufthansa Group has ordered 15 A350-1000 aircraft for delivery by 2030, with the first ten planned for the core Lufthansa brand and based in Munich.
Lufthansa stock stood at 8.79 euros on Xetra at 17:19 CET on Thursday, November 12, 2026, down 1.01 percent from the Xetra close of Wednesday, November 11. The quote came from the LHA.DE listing after the Xetra session was marked closed.
Lufthansa Group at a glance
- Company: Deutsche Lufthansa AG
- ISIN: DE0008232125
- Ticker: LHA.DE
- Xetra close: 8.79 euros on November 12, 2026
- Daily change: Minus 1.01 percent versus the November 11 Xetra close
- Fleet milestone: First Lufthansa A350-1000 and 700th Airbus aircraft delivered to the group
- Next scheduled milestone: First passenger flight to Tokyo/Haneda on December 3, 2026
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