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Lufthansa extends A340-300 operations into summer 2027 as Boeing 777-9 delays persist

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Lufthansa will keep more A340-300s available through the summer 2027 schedule as continuing Boeing 777-9 delays constrain fleet replacement. The carrier has retained 11 four-engine aircraft after retiring its last A340-600, with some A340-300 flights already scheduled for winter 2027/2028.

Discovered 2026-11-13T10:34:50.549099-08:00 | 2026-11-13T10:34:50.549099-08:00

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  • The continued use of 11 A340-300s shows how 777-9 delivery delays are affecting Lufthansa’s fleet transition, keeping older four-engine aircraft in service longer.
  • Lufthansa’s latest A350-1000 delivery underscores its ongoing Airbus fleet relationship as the airline manages the gap before replacement aircraft arrive.

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