ARC NEWS
Lufthansa Expands Japan Capacity for Summer 2027
October 07, 2026
Lufthansa will expand its Japan network in summer 2027, resuming Frankfurt–Nagoya flights three times weekly with Boeing 787-9s from 29 March and launching daily Frankfurt–Tokyo Narita services from 28 March, alongside its existing Haneda operations. The wider Lufthansa Group will offer up to 50 weekly Japan flights, reflecting continued strong demand and rising Europe–Japan capacity.


British Airways Cuts A380 Capacity in Premium Cabin Upgrade
October 07, 2026
British Airways will reduce its A380 capacity from 469 to 417 seats as part of a major cabin refurbishment, increasing business and premium-economy capacity while significantly reducing economy seating. The upgraded aircraft will feature 12 first, 106 business, 84 premium economy and 215 economy seats, with the entire upper deck dedicated to business class; Lufthansa Technik Philippines will undertake the refurbishment, with the 12-aircraft programme due for completion in 2028.


KLM Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900
October 06, 2026
KLM has received its first A350-900, with another 21 aircraft due by end-2030, as part of its replacement of A330s and Boeing 777-200ERs. The 331-seat aircraft is expected to enter service to Toronto, followed by Montreal and several African destinations. Its new business-class suites remain pending final certification, while KLM is also set to receive the future A350 Freighter.


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