This European Airline With Hotel-like First-class Suites Is Adding Flights to 3 More U.S. Cities

Lufthansa's Allegris experience will be offered to more travelers this year.

Staff Author, Brandon Withrow
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Courtesy of Lufthansa The Lufthansa Allegris First Class suite

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The Lufthansa Allegris First Class suite

The German airline Lufthansa has announced additional routes that will have their new in-flight experience known as Allegris, which included an overhaul of economy, premium economy, business, and first-class cabins.

The lucky routes getting access to the refreshed interiors are Munich to San Diego (starting March 30) and New York-Newark (starting mid-April). Allegris flights to Charlotte will begin in early August.

Courtesy of Lufthansa A rendering of the Premium Economy Class seats on board Lufthansa Allegris

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A rendering of the Premium Economy Class seats on board Lufthansa Allegris


Launched in 2024 as a reimagined step up in long-haul flight comfort, the new Allegris travel class includes improvements across all fare classes. Those who have already booked these flights, according to the announcement, will have a free upgrade to an Allegris seat.

Lufthansa’s Allegris First Class has garnered the most buzz as they've been compared to having a luxury hotel room. One of the first-class cabins is called “Suite Plus,” which features a double cabin with ceiling-high walls, a door for full privacy, a large table, and two wide seats, which become a double bed. While selecting your cabin doesn't have a fee, Lufthansa notes that reserving the Suite Plus for single use has a surcharge of 1,900 Euros.

Business Class offers higher walls, sliding doors, additional space and a monitor up to 27 inches. Passengers can opt for an extra-long bed, additional space with work area, a baby bassinet, or an exclusive window seat.

Courtesy of Lufthansa The Lufthansa Allegris First Class suite tuned down into a bed

Courtesy of Lufthansa

The Lufthansa Allegris First Class suite tuned down into a bed

“I am delighted that we are offering our guests Lufthansa Allegris on more and more routes. For flights to the USA alone, customers can choose between five destinations from Munich,” said Heiko Reitz, Chief Customer Officer Lufthansa Airlines in a statement to T+L. “We currently have nine A350-900s with Allegris on board at Lufthansa, six of which already offer our customers the new, highly exclusive First Class.”

Lufthansa's Allegris Business Class seat and cabin won the German Design Awards Gold for 2025. "The new Allegris Business Class from Pearson Lloyd and Lufthansa,” according to the jury, “sets new standards in the flexibility of seating arrangements and takes into account the diverse needs of passengers.”

All Allegris destinations (after March 30) include:

  • San Francisco

  • Shanghai

  • Chicago

  • New York-Newark (from April 15)

  • San Diego

  • Charlotte (continuously to Charlotte)

  • Bengaluru

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