Press Release: New cabins come to Lufthansa A320 continental fleet

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.

The aircraft have received new seats from manufacturer Geven as well as significantly larger overhead bins. USB-A and -C power ports can be found at every seat in addition to tablet and smartphone holders.

Jens Ritter, CEO Lufthansa Airlines said: “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.”

He continued: “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.

The new, 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.

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.

Every seat receives its own USB-A and USB-C ports, 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.