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Lufthansa Expands to Phoenix, Arizona, with New Munich Route
WHY IT MATTERS
This expansion highlights the growing accessibility of European travel for U.S. residents, with more cities gaining new transatlantic flights and partnerships between European and U.S. airlines facilitating easy operations across the Atlantic.
What happened
Lufthansa is set to launch new nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Munich International Airport, marking the first time the German carrier has offered service to Arizona. The route will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting August 3, 2027, with an Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring 48 business class suites, 21 premium economy seats, and 224 economy seats.
This expansion is part of Lufthansa's push into more secondary U. S.
cities, fueled by growing demand for European travel and the adoption of newer, fuel-efficient planes.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Phoenix gains new European route as Lufthansa plans Munich service for 2027
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