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Edelweiss Details A350 Cabin Overhaul, First Refitted Jet Due December 2026

The move advances Lufthansa Group leisure strategy with a Swiss‑inspired cabin focused on wellbeing plus high‑tech upgrades.

Overview

  • Bookings for the new product open in summer 2026, the first retrofitted A350 enters service in December 2026, and all five jets are slated to be complete by summer 2027.
  • A new Business Suite debuts in the first row with privacy doors reportedly 1.20 meters high and 32‑inch monitors for greater privacy and screen space.
  • The main business cabin adopts a 1‑2‑1 layout that provides direct aisle access from every seat, replacing the current inherited configuration.
  • Premium economy features 28 hard‑shell seats in a 2‑3‑2 layout with upgrades such as a welcome drink, expanded meal service on china, and noise‑cancelling headphones.
  • Technology upgrades include free Starlink high‑speed Wi‑Fi, 4K IFE with Bluetooth audio, an external camera and 3D map, wireless charging in premium cabins, and 60W USB‑C power throughout.