German airline introduces Bangaloreans to the pleasures of the world's longest and widest aircraft
In the chaos and confusion created by the bus strike,Bangaloreans missed watching the spectacle of the landing and taking off of the world's longest and widest aircraft a B747-8.Of the three Boeing Jumbo Jet B74708 aircraft handed over to Lufthansa airlines,while one touched base on Wednesday,another,which was christened by German chancellor Angela Merkel,landed in the city on Thursday.It was the first new aircraft to receive a water salute at the Bangalore International Airport (BIA).Dubbed as the 'Queen of the skies',the aircraft will connect Bangalore to Frankfurt.It is configured to accommodate eight passengers in the First Class,92 in Business Class and 262 in Economy.While pampering would have found a new meaning for First and Business Class passengers,those in the Economy Class can look forward to more legroom,head room and storage space.Economy Class passengers will be getting a fourth of a foot more space.All three classes have also been given an enhanced in-flight entertainment system.It promises 30 per cent lesser cabin noise,a sophisticated Business Class seat featuring a 6.5 feet long full-flat bed with vastly improved sleeping comfort and much greater privacy.Travellers on the main deck of the nose section will be treated to luxury at its peak in the quietest First Class cabin in the skies.
In the chaos and confusion created by the bus strike,Bangaloreans missed watching the spectacle of the landing and taking off of the world's longest and widest aircraft a B747-8.Of the three Boeing Jumbo Jet B74708 aircraft handed over to Lufthansa airlines,while one touched base on Wednesday,another,which was christened by German chancellor Angela Merkel,landed in the city on Thursday.It was the first new aircraft to receive a water salute at the Bangalore International Airport (BIA).Dubbed as the 'Queen of the skies',the aircraft will connect Bangalore to Frankfurt.It is configured to accommodate eight passengers in the First Class,92 in Business Class and 262 in Economy.While pampering would have found a new meaning for First and Business Class passengers,those in the Economy Class can look forward to more legroom,head room and storage space.Economy Class passengers will be getting a fourth of a foot more space.All three classes have also been given an enhanced in-flight entertainment system.It promises 30 per cent lesser cabin noise,a sophisticated Business Class seat featuring a 6.5 feet long full-flat bed with vastly improved sleeping comfort and much greater privacy.Travellers on the main deck of the nose section will be treated to luxury at its peak in the quietest First Class cabin in the skies.
The B747-8 sets new standards in comfort and efficiency.It builds upon the Boeing 747 series.The significantly improved aerodynamics of the wings,newly developed wingtips and GEnx-2 Benginesachievea 15percent improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions per passenger.
Introduction of the B747-8 is a major step in Lufthansas wider plan of overhauling its fleet to India.
The new aircraft replaces the B747-400 on the Bangalore-Frankfurt route (LH 754/55).
Bangalore is the third destination worldwide to be serviced by the B747-8 and the second Indian city after New Delhi.The B747-8 is serving the direct Delhi-Frankfurt route since August 7,2012.
FLIGHT DETAILS
LH 754 Frankfurt 1215 hrs Bangalore 0030 hrs (+1)
LH 755 Bangalore 0230 hrs Frankfurt 0825 hrs
Distance 7,746 km
Aircraft type Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
Seating capacity 362 seats (8 First Class,92 Business Class,262 Economy Class)
Dubbed as the 'Queen of the skies',the aircraft will connect Bangalore to Frankfurt (Below) A seat in the Business Class
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