Lufthansa Fleet Airbus A340-600 Details and Pictures

Lufthansa Fleet Airbus A340-600 Details and Pictures. On current fleet, Lufthansa operates 17 four engine wide-body aircrafts Airbus A340-600.

The year of the first flight of Airbus A340-600 is 2001

Airbus A340-600 is the biggest representative of the long-range family of airplanes Airbus A340.

Together with A340-500 this airplane is modern version of model range A340 with increased dimensions, more capacious fuel tanks and more powerful engines (compared with A340-300).

Airbus A340-600 was designed for flights on intercontinental airlines.

Commercial use of Airbus A340-600 began in 2002.

Totally were constructed 97 aircrafts of this type.

Their production was finished in 2011.

The Airbus A340-600, the second-longest passenger airplane in the world, offers ample space and every comfort and convenience.

And what that means for up to eight passengers in First Class, 56 in Business Class and 261 in Economy Class is a top-flight experience.

Airbus A340 642 Lufthansa D AIHU landing at Munich EDDM MUC Airport

Table of Aircraft Details & Contents

Airbus A340-600 Lufthansa Aircraft Fleet Data and Registration Number

Aircraft Fleet	Reg	Age
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHW	10.0 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHZ	9.6 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHY	9.8 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHI	14.8 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHA	15.3 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHC	15.1 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHT	10.7 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHX	9.8 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHF	14.9 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHV	10.7 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHE	15.0 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHD	15.0 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHU	10.6 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHH	14.9 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHB	15.1 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHL	14.6 years
Airbus A340-600	D-AIHK	14.6 years

Lufthansa Fleet Airbus A340-600 Cabin Interior Class Configuration and Seats Layout

Lufthansa operates two versions of Airbus A340-600 airplanes.

First version of Lufthansa Airbus 340-600 is operated in a four class configuration with 8 flat bed First Class seats, 44 flat bed seat with 180 degrees recline Business Class seats, 32 Premium Economy seats, and 213 standard Economy seats.

There are additional lavatories and galleys located on the second level of this aircraft.

Second version of Lufthansa Airbus 340-600 is operated in a four class configuration with 8 flat bed First Class seats, 56 angled flat Business Class seats, 28 Premium Economy seats, and 189 standard Economy seats.

There are additional lavatories located on the second level of this aircraft.

Lufthansa A340-600 seating in first class is identical to the A380, with two rows of 1-2-1 seating for a total of eight seats.

Some complain the Lufthansa First Class seats are not private enough, but privacy dividers can be raised which essentially block out the people around you.

In a compartment under the left armrest you will find the seats controls.

Under the right armrest, you will find your IFE remote.

There’s two power ports and a USB port on the right arm of the seat and plenty of storage via two compartments along the window as well as a large ottoman that opens up to store all your essential person items.

There are two rows of first class on the A340-600 and then two separate business class cabins on either side of the galley.

The first cabin is the larger of the two, beginning at row three through to row eight in a 2-2-2 (A-C, D-G, H-K) configuration, with the second cabin having four rows (see seat plan, right).

The in-flight entertainment was limited compared with best-in-class choices such as Emirates or Cathay Pacific, but was AVOD (audio-video on-demand).

Seat Map and Seating Chart Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 Four Class Layout V1

The first cabin version of cabin includes 297 seats divided into four classes.

First class has 8 flat bed seats that are located in 2 rows that have 1-2-1 configuration.

Business class includes 44 angle flat seats divided into 2 sections.

First section has 5 rows of seats per 6 in each. All these seats are standard.

The only disadvantage of the seats of 7th row (last row in this section) is proximity of the galleys and lavatories.

The second section contains 14 seats.

Close location to the galleys and lavatories may be bothersome for passengers of the seats 10DG, 11G and 11HK.

Premium Economy class may transport 32 passengers.

The seats of the 22nd row are a little narrower than standard as the tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable.

Also these seats have no floor storage during takeoff and landing.

The seats of the 25th row are considered best seats on the airplane as they are located behind the exit row and passengers of these seats will take advantage of extra legroom.

At the same time, there is no floor storage for these seats during take-off and landing and as the tray tables are built-in the armrests the width of these seats is slightly reduced.

Economy class is divided into two section having totally of 213 seats.

The seats of the 28th row have limited space for passengers’ legs because of the bulkhead position.

Among other disadvantages: reduced width of these seats and lack of floor storage during takeoff and landing.

As there are no seats in front passengers of the seats 29D and 29G will feel comfortable thanks to extra legroom here.

However, other passengers and crew members tend to bump into these seats.

The main disadvantage of the seats 38E and 39E is close location to the stair on the upper deck.

Other passengers are walking upstairs in order to visit lavatories causing discomfort to passengers of these seats.

The seats of the 40th row may be less reclining as this is the last row of the section.

The seats of the 43rd row as well as the seats 44AC and 44HK have limited space for passengers’ legs because of the position of the bulkhead.

Also these seats are narrower than standard, there is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing, close location of the galleys may cause discomfort.

As there are no seats behind other passengers and crew members tend to bump into the seats 53D and 53G.

The seats 54DEG may have less legroom because of the misalignment with the seats in front.

Proximity of the galleys may be bothersome for passengers of the seats 57DEG and of the seats of the 58th row.

These seats are considered bad seats.

Seat Map and Seating Chart Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 Four Class Layout V2

This version of Airbus A340-600 may accommodate 281 passengers in 4 classes.

First class has 2 rows of flat bed seats that have 1-2-1 configuration.

Business class includes 56 angle flat seats divided into two sections.

30 of the seats are located in the first section and 26 in the second one.

In the first section only the seats of the last, 7th row have such a disadvantage as close location of the galleys and lavatories.

In the second section the same disadvantage have the seats 10DG and 11GHK.

There are 28 standard seats in the Premium Economy class.

As Premium class seats are located behind the exit row the seats of the 26th row have such a disadvantage as extra legroom.

As the tray tables are in the armrests, the width of these seats is reduced a little.

Also these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

Economy class may transport 189 passengers.

It is divided into 2 sections.

The seats of the 31st row may have less space for passengers’ legs because of the bulkhead position.

As the tray tables are in the armrests, the width of these seats is reduced a little.

There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

Passengers of the seats 32D and 32G will take advantage of some extra legroom due to misalignment with the seats in front.

At the same time other passengers tend to bump into these seats.

Proximity of the stairs to the upper deck may be bothersome for passengers of the seats 38E and 39E.

As the 40th row is the last row in the first section of Economy class, the seats of these row may be less reclining.

The seats of the 43rd row as well as the seats 44AC and 44HK may have limited space for passengers’ legs because of the bulkhead position.

Proximity of the galleys may be bothersome.

The tray tables are built-in the armrests making them immovable and reducing the width of these seats.

There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

Crew members and other passengers passing by tend to bump into the seats 53D and 53G.

Due to the misalignment with the seats in front passengers of the seats 54DEG may have a little less space for their legs.

Close location to the galleys may cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 57DEG and of the 58th row.

Airbus A340-600 Lufthansa Aircraft Fleet Inflight Amenities and On-Board Services Information

Audio. This aircraft is equipped with Audio/Video on Demand (IMS/Zodiac RAVE) which offers up to 400 CDs, audio books and 21 radio channels. This system is available via personal screens located in the seat backs.
Video. This aircraft is equipped with Audio/Video on Demand (IMS/Zodiac RAVE) which offers up to 100 movies, 200 TV Programs, 15 games and several live TV Channels. The entertainment content is available in up to 25 languages. The system is available via personal screens located in the seat backs.
AC Power. All classes are equipped with both 110V AC power ports and USB power.
Internet. On Board Wifi is available in all classes via FlyNet®. The free FlyNet® portal also offers live TV channels, news and other services. Charges for internet usage apply and can be purchased by credit card or by redeeming Miles & More reward miles via your laptop, tablet or mobile device. For further information please click here.
Food. Complimentary beverage and meal service are offered on all long-haul flights.