Boeing 747
Best Seats on the Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
Lufthansa is the largest 747-8 passenger operator in the world. The Allegris retrofit began with D-ABYA in late 2025 and runs in two phases: the lower deck gets 48 Allegris business seats first, while the upper deck temporarily keeps its old 2-2 layout until a second phase in 2027-28. That means a retrofitted 747-8 has two different business products on board at once.
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SeatRadar Editorial · Last reviewed 2026-07-25Key facts
- Airline
- Lufthansa
- Aircraft
- Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
- Family
- Boeing 747
- Business cabins
- Business (legacy), Allegris Business
- First class
- First
- Best seats
- 81A, 81K, 82A, 82K (upper deck), 1A, 1K
- Avoid
- Any centre on main deck
- Last updated
- 2026-07-25
Business (legacy) — Business Class
Configuration: Upper: 2-2; Lower: 2-2-2 · Unretrofitted aircraft, plus the upper deck of retrofitted ones
Upper deck 2-2 business is the most sought-after — quiet, intimate, with extra storage bins. It survives the first retrofit phase untouched, so on a converted aircraft the upper deck is the older seat and the lower deck is the newer one.
Best seats: 81A, 81K, 82A, 82K (upper deck)
Avoid: Any centre on main deck
Allegris Business — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 (lower deck) · Lower deck of retrofitted 747-8s (48 seats)
Phase one of the retrofit fits 48 Allegris seats on the main deck only. Upper deck conversion is not scheduled until 2027-28.
Best seats: 1A, 1K
Avoid: No notable bad seats in this cabin.
First — First Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 open · Fleet-wide 747-8
Nose-cone first class. Bed and seat are separate. Only 8 seats per aircraft.
Best seats: 1A, 1K
Avoid: No notable bad seats in this cabin.
Routes this aircraft flies
- Frankfurt to San Francisco (LH454)
- Frankfurt to New York JFK (LH400)
- Frankfurt to Tokyo Haneda (LH716)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Business (legacy) on the Lufthansa 747-8?
The best Business (legacy) seats on the Lufthansa 747-8 are 81A, 81K, 82A, 82K (upper deck). The configuration is Upper: 2-2; Lower: 2-2-2. Upper deck 2-2 business is the most sought-after — quiet, intimate, with extra storage bins. It survives the first retrofit phase untouched, so on a converted aircraft the upper deck is the older seat and the lower deck is the newer one.
Which seats should I avoid in Business (legacy) on the Lufthansa 747-8?
Avoid seats Any centre on main deck in Business (legacy) on the Lufthansa 747-8.
What are the best seats in Allegris Business on the Lufthansa 747-8?
The best Allegris Business seats on the Lufthansa 747-8 are 1A, 1K. The configuration is 1-2-1 (lower deck). Phase one of the retrofit fits 48 Allegris seats on the main deck only. Upper deck conversion is not scheduled until 2027-28.
What are the best seats in First on the Lufthansa 747-8?
The best First seats on the Lufthansa 747-8 are 1A, 1K. The configuration is 1-2-1 open. Nose-cone first class. Bed and seat are separate. Only 8 seats per aircraft.
What is the business class configuration on the Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental?
The Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental has a Upper: 2-2; Lower: 2-2-2 business class layout in the Business (legacy) cabin.
What routes does the Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental fly?
Typical routes include Frankfurt to San Francisco (LH454); Frankfurt to New York JFK (LH400); Frankfurt to Tokyo Haneda (LH716).
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