Thanks to FlyerTalk’s Oliver2002 for uncovering information through GDS that indicates that Lufthansa’s next 747-8i is scheduled to enter service between Frankfurt and Los Angeles on MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012.
This entry into service was delayed by approximately a month due to delivery delays at Boeing. However it’s nice to see that the next 747-8i is set to enter the fleet!
I had the opportunity to experience the new First Class cabin on a flight this past summer from Frankfurt to Washington, DC (I had been in Frankfurt for the Inaugural Flight celebration). It was one of my most memorable flights, ever!
I double-checked sample bookings on Lufthansa.com and it shows the 747-8i as the aircraft flying the route on December 10, just be mindful that changes to the schedule can happen. If thats the case, I’ll provide an update.
this is great news, I just logged in to shcek my flight for Tuesday April 16 and it now lists the 748i as the plane. i was able to change the seats to row 86. My 5 year old will now get his first upstairs flight
D-ABYF was delivered to LH on Oct 23rd from Paine Field.
http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.ca/2012/10/d-abyf-b747-830-lufthansa-delivered.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moonm/8118311542/
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