Lufthansa stock gains a new Starlink-equipped flagship aircraft

Published on 11/11/2026 at 17:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Lufthansa stock is in focus after the group received its first A350-1000 with Allegris and Starlink connectivity. The aircraft is set for Tokyo service.

Fleet milestone adds connectivity angle

Lufthansa has received its first Airbus A350-1000 as the group's 700th Airbus aircraft.
The new flagship combines the Allegris cabin with Starlink-powered Wi-Fi for long-haul passengers.
The aircraft is scheduled to begin service from Munich to Tokyo on December 3, 2026.

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Lufthansa Group has received its first Airbus A350-1000, marking the 700th Airbus aircraft delivered to the aviation group and adding a new connectivity feature to its long-haul fleet. The delivery took place on Tuesday, November 10, with the aircraft scheduled to enter passenger service from Munich to Tokyo on December 3, 2026.

According to Lufthansa Group, the aircraft is named Deutschland and is the first Lufthansa Group long-haul aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi powered by Starlink. The service is planned to be available free of charge to Miles & More members and Travel ID users across all travel classes.

New flagship enters long-haul fleet

The A350-1000 carries 300 passengers in four travel classes and features Lufthansa's Allegris cabin. The group has ordered 15 aircraft of the type, with the first ten scheduled to operate for the Lufthansa core brand from its Munich hub.

The planned Tokyo/Haneda debut gives the aircraft an immediate route assignment. Shanghai and Singapore are also scheduled to join the aircraft's destination portfolio in the following weeks, according to the group's published plans.

Fuel costs remain the earnings test

Lufthansa's fleet milestone comes after third-quarter revenue rose nine percent year on year to 12.2 billion euros and adjusted EBIT increased six percent to 1.4 billion euros. Higher fuel costs led management to narrow its 2026 adjusted EBIT outlook to 1.7 billion euros to 2.0 billion euros.

Lufthansa stock traded at 8.86 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:13 CET on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 0.68 percent above the Xetra close of Tuesday, November 10.