Retrofit for the Continental Fleet: A320 with New Cabin

• 38 Airbus A320s to be modernized by 2029

• Aircraft receive new seats, USB ports and significantly larger overhead bins

• First retrofitted A320 “Zulu Yankee” now back in scheduled service

Lufthansa is offering its guests more comfort and a modernized cabin product not only on long-haul routes, but also on short- and medium-haul flights. A total of 38 A320 aircraft have been undergoing retrofits since spring of last year, receiving new seats from manufacturer Geven as well as significantly larger overhead bins, USB ports at every seat as well as tablet and smartphone holders.

Jens Ritter, CEO Lufthansa Airlines:
“Our ambition is clear: We want to offer our guests a premium experience on short- and medium-haul routes as well. The A320 family is our largest fleet – that’s why we’re investing in the modernization of more than 30 aircraft. We’re presenting our guests with a modern, high-quality cabin whose design is inspired by our new long-haul deliveries. Our guests can look forward to more comfort and significantly more space for their carry-on baggage.”

The first Airbus A320 with registration “D-AIZY” is now fully modernized and has been back in the air since mid-February. By 2029, 38 Airbus A320s are scheduled to be converted – on average, the so-called “retrofit” of an aircraft takes approximately 30 days. Around 1,000 different components from approximately 100 suppliers are newly installed during the retrofit process.

New headrests and more comfort: The new, particularly ergonomically designed seats from Italian manufacturer Geven offer passengers more comfort than the previous seats. Comfort is further enhanced by horizontally adjustable headrests and, in Business Class, a backrest that reclines especially far.

More space for carry-on baggage: The new cabin is equipped with overhead bins that are 40 percent larger and offer space for significantly more carry-on suitcases or bags. The reason: Baggage can now be stowed vertically. This also makes boarding more efficient, as passengers can stow their luggage more quickly. The clean design of the new bins creates a fresh and modern overall impression of the cabin.

USB port and holder for tablet or smartphone: Every seat receives its own USB-A and USB-C port, allowing mobile devices to be charged. In addition, all seats are equipped with a holder for tablets and smartphones. This allows guests to watch films and series particularly easily and comfortably on their own devices.