Lufthansa extends A380 service to Bangkok
Lufthansa is giving travellers to Thailand an upgrade, extending its Airbus A380 service on the Munich-Bangkok route due to surging demand during Songkran, Thailand’s biggest festival. Originally set for a limited run, the airline has now confirmed the superjumbo will continue flying until April 25, offering passengers a spacious, top-tier experience.
The decision cements Lufthansa’s commitment to premium long-haul service, catering to the growing number of business and leisure travellers. With Songkran drawing millions of visitors every year, the German carrier saw an opportunity to meet the high seasonal demand by keeping its flagship double-decker aircraft on the route for an extended period.
“The A380 offers unparalleled comfort and capacity and we are confident that our passengers will appreciate the extra space and top-tier service as they travel during the busy Thai New Year period,” said Felipe Bonifatti, Lufthansa’s Vice President of Asia Pacific & Joint Ventures East.
Lufthansa has operated flights to Thailand for 65 years, strengthening ties between the two nations. Currently, the airline runs up to 31 weekly flights between Thailand and Germany, ensuring seamless connectivity, reported Aviation A2Z.
The extension of the A380 service signals not only Lufthansa’s confidence in Thailand’s booming tourism sector but also the enduring appeal of the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
Lufthansa and Thai Airways International are strengthening their long-standing partnership with an expanded codeshare agreement, enhancing connectivity between Europe and Southeast Asia.
From this month, flights operated by Thai Airways from Bangkok to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Manila will now carry a Lufthansa flight number, offering travellers greater flexibility and seamless connections across the region.
This development builds on the partnership between the two Star Alliance founding members, which dates back to 1997. It also follows the approval by the US Department of Transportation last year, allowing Lufthansa to carry Thai Airways’ TG code on its Germany-US routes.
By expanding its presence in Southeast Asia, Lufthansa aims to capitalise on the region’s rapidly growing business and leisure travel markets, providing European travellers with easier access to some of Asia’s most dynamic destinations.
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