Lufthansa Begins Phasing Out Airbus A330-300 Fleet
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The Airbus A330-300 is Lufthansa’s smallest widebody aircraft and is nearing retirement, as the airline gradually withdraws it from multiple routes. The carrier once operated 19 A330s, which were primarily used on flights to North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. Tentatively, these aircraft are expected to be retired by 2027.
Lufthansa is undergoing a fleet modernization process, replacing its older aircraft with newer models like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. However, the airline will retain its Airbus A340-300 fleet, which offers greater range and cargo capacity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, several A340s were temporarily converted for cargo use.
By the summer of 2026, only six Airbus A330-300s will remain active in the fleet. Several routes currently operated with this model will tentatively be taken over by the Airbus A340-300. These include the following routes from Frankfurt:
• Almaty
• Astana – Almaty
• Atlanta
• Austin
• Dubai
Routes that will continue to be operated with the Airbus A330-300 in summer 2026 include:
From Frankfurt:
• Raleigh/Durham
• Riyadh – Dammam
• St. Louis
However, the Airbus A340-300 will not be the primary replacement on these routes. Lufthansa anticipates the arrival of several Boeing 787 Dreamliners, although deliveries have been delayed due to FAA certification issues with the airline’s Allegris seating.
Currently, all of Lufthansa’s Airbus A330-300s have been reassigned to the fleets of Brussels Airlines and Discover Airlines.
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