Lufthansa enacts contingency plan after first 777-9 delivery slips to second quarter

Lufthansa has activated its “Plan B” following a delay in the anticipated delivery of its initial Boeing 777X aircraft. The German carrier now anticipates receiving only a ‘low single-digit’ number of 777Xs throughout 2027, representing a significant shift from previous projections. Consequently, Lufthansa will exclude the new widebody from its summer flight schedule for 2027. This decision reflects a revised timeline with the first deliveries expected to occur during the second quarter of 2027. Operational adjustments are being made as part of this contingency plan to accommodate the delayed arrival of the technologically advanced aircraft.