Lufthansa A380 flights to Tokyo, Beijing and Johannesburg now bookable

29 April 2010 Lufthansa A380 flights to Tokyo, Beijing and Johannesburg now bookable Launch of new flagship service from Frankfurt to Tokyo on 11 June It’s time to fly! Customers can now book flights on a Lufthansa A380 and will soon be able to experience the airline’s new flagship at first hand. Bookings for the intercontinental routes on which the world’s largest passenger aircraft will be operated are now being taken. The A380 will commence scheduled flights on 11 June on the Frankfurt-Tokyo route, replacing the current Boeing 747-400 service. The first Airbus A380 to be delivered to Lufthansa will depart from Frankfurt – initially on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays – for Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. The aircraft, bearing the name “Frankfurt am Main” will operate under flight number LH 710. The return flight to Frankfurt (LH 711) is scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Once Lufthansa takes delivery of its second A380, the service will then operate daily starting 4 August as planned. From 25 August, according to the latest planning, Lufthansa’s third A380 will fly from Frankfurt to Beijing three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The return flight from the Chinese capital is scheduled in each case for the following day. A daily connection is planned from the end of October, when the fourth A380 joins the Lufthansa fleet. From 25 October, the Lufthansa flagship is expected to be deployed thrice weekly (on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays) on the Frankfurt-Johannesburg route. The return flight from South Africa to Frankfurt will depart the following day. The Airbus A380 has 526 seats in the best and most modern service classes offered by Lufthansa. The completely revamped First Class, with eight generous seats on the upper deck, promotes a sense of individuality. Business Class, with 98 seats on the upper deck, and Economy Class, with 420 seats on the main deck, provide unprecedented comfort and an impressive feeling of space. Numerous airports worldwide are currently upgrading their facilities in preparation for the A380. At Frankfurt, passengers will generally board the Lufthansa A380 on two levels. This year, Lufthansa expects to take delivery of four Airbus A380s. Visitors to the dedicated website www.lufthansa.com/A380 can obtain the latest flight information, book a flight with the A380 and find inspiration and ideas for trips to the first Lufthansa A380 destinations. Film clips will convey the flair of these cities and provide special travel tips to encourage visitors to explore further for themselves. Users can also add their own personal travel recommendations. In addition, the website gives exclusive insights into the A380, including a virtual tour of the aircraft and a virtual flight. Photos and interesting facts and reports on the development of the first component through to the completion of the Lufthansa A380 round off the information relating to the airliner. Fascinating online games and atmospheric backgrounds also provide entertainment. The Lufthansa A380 Shop offers exclusive items for fans – before their first flight on the A380 or as souvenirs of their trip. For further press information contact: Aage Duenhaupt / Gudrun Gorner Dave Sanders Lufthansa German Airlines Dave Sanders & Associates Ltd Tel: +44 20 8750 3415 Tel/Fax: +44 1257 278767 Fax: +44 20 8759 1987 Email: http://media.lufthansa.com lhmedia@davesandersassociates.com