Lufthansa’s 100-year anniversary festivities continued on 3 February 2026 with the ferry flight of an Airbus A321-200 painted in the airline’s 1950s “parable” colours. The retro-liveried jet (registration D-AISZ) departed Norwich, UK, and touched down in Frankfurt at 14:45 where employees and media were invited to a ramp-side unveiling.
The design replicates the Lockheed Super Star scheme that symbolised Germany’s post-war return to international aviation. It features a polished-metal cheatline, the classic nose-logo and the original block “LUFTHANSA” font. The aircraft joins an anniversary fleet that will ultimately comprise six special-paint jets spanning the Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350 and flagship A380.
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For corporate travel buyers the centenary programme signals continued fleet investment. Alongside the cosmetic make-over, Lufthansa confirmed that the A321 will receive upgraded ‘Allegris’ seating during winter maintenance, offering in-seat power at every row—an amenity prized by business travellers on high-frequency European sectors. The carrier also reiterated that 25 next-generation aircraft, including additional A321neos and 787-9s, will be delivered in 2026–27, improving fuel efficiency and slot resilience.
Mobility managers should note that the special-livery jets will rotate through key business routes such as Frankfurt–London, Munich–Paris and Frankfurt–Mumbai, creating marketing opportunities but also occasional swap-outs during the retrofit programme. Advance seat-map checks are recommended for traveller-experience teams keen to assign the refreshed cabins.
The design replicates the Lockheed Super Star scheme that symbolised Germany’s post-war return to international aviation. It features a polished-metal cheatline, the classic nose-logo and the original block “LUFTHANSA” font. The aircraft joins an anniversary fleet that will ultimately comprise six special-paint jets spanning the Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350 and flagship A380.
For corporate travel buyers the centenary programme signals continued fleet investment. Alongside the cosmetic make-over, Lufthansa confirmed that the A321 will receive upgraded ‘Allegris’ seating during winter maintenance, offering in-seat power at every row—an amenity prized by business travellers on high-frequency European sectors. The carrier also reiterated that 25 next-generation aircraft, including additional A321neos and 787-9s, will be delivered in 2026–27, improving fuel efficiency and slot resilience.
Mobility managers should note that the special-livery jets will rotate through key business routes such as Frankfurt–London, Munich–Paris and Frankfurt–Mumbai, creating marketing opportunities but also occasional swap-outs during the retrofit programme. Advance seat-map checks are recommended for traveller-experience teams keen to assign the refreshed cabins.
Source: Lufthansa Group Newsroom
