This Airline Is Bringing an Elevated First-Class Experience to Major U.S. Cities — Complete with Double Beds and Caviar Service

Lufthansa first launched the Allegris experience in 2024

NEED TO KNOW

• Lufthansa’s Allegris cabins include a first-class “Suite Plus” with a double bed and a 43-inch 4K monitor
• The Allegris experience is expanding to major U.S. cities and international destinations through 2027 schedules
• Lufthansa’s business class won a German Design Award for its flexible seating options and passenger-focused features

Lufthansa, a German airline, has elevated its first-class cabins over the years into a luxurious premium experience.

Known as Allegris, the airline has rolled out refurbished versions of all of its economy, premium economy, business and first-class cabins.

At the time, Lufthansa's first-class cabin gained attention, particularly for the "Suite Plus" option.

Inside the extravagant double cabin, there is an option to turn two wide seats into a double bed and enjoy the entertainment selection on a 43-inch monitor with 4K quality. They also provide a tablet to adjust settings or turn on a "Do Not Disturb" button for some extra privacy.

For the dining options, Lufthansa's website describes it as "reminiscent of a Michelin-star restaurant." They offer a caviar service, four to five main courses, a selection of cheeses, desserts, chocolates and many more delicious bites on the menu.

While Lufthansa isn't the only airline to offer a double bed, it is bringing its Allegris experience to major hubs across North America.

From now until Oct. 24, the Airbus A350 from Munich will bring the Allegris experience to New York (JFK), Newark, N.J., Chicago, Miami and San Diego in the U.S. and Tokyo, Shanghai and Bengaluru, India for their Asia destinations.

Lufthansa will then switch to its winter schedule from Oct. 25 until March 28, 2027. Los Angeles will have the Allegris option, while Washington, D.C., will have it in March 2027 only. The Chicago route will run from January 2027 through March 2027.

For the winter international schedule from Munich, travelers can head to São Paulo, Cape Town in South Africa, Dubai, Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore.

As for the Boeing 787 from Frankfurt, the summer schedule for the U.S. includes Los Angeles, Austin, Toronto (only in May), Montreal, Dallas-Fort Worth (from September) and Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (from October).

In winter, the Frankfurt destinations include Houston, Detroit, Denver, Austin, Atlanta (from December), Raleigh-Durham (from January 2027), Dallas-Fort Worth (from January 2027) and Vancouver in Canada. The international list can be found on Lufthansa's website.

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“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,” Heiko Reitz, the chief customer officer at Lufthansa Airlines, shared at the time.

Lufthansa's Allegris business class won the German Design Awards Gold for 2025. The business cabin boasts several different seat options, including a privacy seat, an extra space seat, an extra long bed and the classic business seat.

Guests can adjust the climate of their seats and always have aisle access, no matter where they sit.

According to Travel + Leisure, "The new Allegris business class from Pearson Lloyd and Lufthansa sets new standards in the flexibility of seating arrangements and takes into account the diverse needs of passengers.” 

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