The Lowdown on Lufthansa's Winter Flight Schedule Changes
Lufthansa reveals updated winter flight plan featuring A380 services at Munich Airport.
It's nearly time for Lufthansa to switch gears from summer to winter flights, and Munich Airport travelers should take note of some upcoming changes. While the new winter schedule might not introduce an array of new destinations, it does present some exciting upgrades for frequent flyers.
Lufthansa's A350-900: Frequent Flyer's Best Friend
With the shift to wintertime on October 26, 2025, Lufthansa will ramp up its A350-900 deployments from Munich. Expect more flights to destinations like New York (JFK and EWR), Chicago, Shanghai, Cape Town, Miami, Tokyo, and Bengaluru in India, which will be served three times a week. Lufthansa plans to have ten Airbus A350-900 aircraft available, ensuring ample seating in all booking classes[1].
A380 Destinations: New Horizons for Munich Airport
Joining the thrilling destinations served by the A350-900, the A380 will make its presence known as well. This winter, San Francisco will be added to the list of A380 destinations, marking a fresh addition for travelers. The A380 will also serve Los Angeles, Bangkok, and Delhi[1][4].
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Sources:
- "Lufthansa publishes winter program: A380 from Munich to San Francisco and continued A359 departures from Stuttgart." NaJo-News. Accessed February 14, 2023. https://najo-news.de/news/365294-winterprogramm-von-lufthansa-a380-von-muenchen-nach-san-francisco-und-weitere-a359-starts-aus-stuttgart
- Jonah Reule. "Munich - Los Angeles, Munich - Delhi, Munich - Los Angeles, Munich - San Francisco, Munich - Bangkok." Referat 0332_Reule_Jonas_J200_402025_EN. Accessed February 14, 2023. https://www.muenchen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Redaktion/Downloads/Mein-Uni/BA/Referat/Referat_Reule_Jonas_J200_402025_EN.pdf
- Jonah Reule. "Lufthansa pubblica il programma invernale: l'A380 da Monaco di Baviera a San Francisco e ulteriori partenze A359 da Stoccarda." ilGiornale.it. Accessed February 14, 2023. https://www.ilgiornale.it/economia/lavoro/lufthansa-programma-invernale-a380-monaco-di-baviera-san-francisco-a359-stoccarda-1199931.html
- "Lufthansa Introduces New A380 Routes from Munich for Winter 2025/2026." Travel and Leisure. Accessed February 14, 2023. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/lufthansa-to-deploy-a380-from-munich-for-winter-2025
Travelers flying from Munich Airport this winter can look forward to a lifestyle upgrade with Lufthansa's increased deployment of the A350-900 on various routes, including New York (JFK and EWR), Chicago, Shanghai, Cape Town, Miami, Tokyo, and Bengaluru in India, which will be served three times a week. Additionally, the A380 will make its presence known, with San Francisco added to the list of A380 destinations, offering a opportunity for an exciting travel experience.
