Lufthansa Introduces Allegris Seating on Cape Town Route

Lufthansa has introduced its upgraded Allegris cabin product on its services to Cape Town, becoming the first African destination to receive the new offering.

Sustainability in the Sky reports that the first Lufthansa flight, an Airbus A350 aircraft, offering the Allegris cabin touched down in Cape Town on Oct. 27.

Premium Services to South Africa 

This marks a significant milestone for individual and premium travel experiences to and from South Africa.

Lufthansa’s senior director of sales in Southern & East Africa, Nigeria, and Equatorial Guinea, Rene Koinzack, stated that the new seating enhances Cape Town’s appeal.

“The Allegris seat cabins represent a new level of quality and innovation that we believe will not only enhance the international travel experience for South African passengers but also position Cape Town as a key destination for premium travellers. We anticipate a positive shift in travel patterns with more South Africans choosing to fly internationally with us, while also attracting quality-oriented tourists from key global markets to our local tourism sector.” Koinzack shared.

Redefining Premium Travel

According to The South African, this enhancement comes at a time when Cape Town is rising in popularity as a premier tourist destination for visitors from across the globe.

Lufthansa remains committed to growing its presence in Cape Town, with plans for potential further enhancements and routes By offering Allegris cabins on its Munich-Cape Town services, the carrier also expects to attract more tourists and business travellers seeking high-end cabin products.

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