Five Seat Types in One Cabin: Lufthansa A350-900 Allegris Business Class
by Krish Patel
Lufthansa announced its Allegris Business Class product almost nine years ago back in 2017. However, the German flag carrier didn’t start flying aircraft with the Allegris seats until much later. Allegris features five different types of seats across the two Business Class cabins on some of Lufthansa’s A350s. At the beginning of 2026, we had the chance to experience Lufthansa Allegris Business Class on a flight from Munich to Newark.
The Ground Experience
I arrived at Munich Airport just under three hours before my flight. There was a short line already piled up at the Business Class check-in counter. Lufthansa’s Business Class passengers receive two free checked bags of up to 70 pounds each.
After checking in, I headed through priority security and passport control, both of which were quick. It was then a short ride on the underground train to the L Gates, where my flight would be departing from.
Business Class passengers can access the Lufthansa Business Lounge. I visited the one in the L Gates, which is a small, basic space.
Once inside, you’ll find the Senator Lounge to the right and the Business Lounge to the left. The former is for Star Alliance Gold members, while anyone flying in Business Class on a Star Alliance member can access the latter.
The Lufthansa Lounge is very basic and feels nothing special. It offers amenities such as showers, a customer service desk, workstation, buffet, and plenty of seating. The three showers and service desk are both found near the entrance, while you’ll come across the bar, buffet, and seating areas after venturing further into the space.
There are dozens of seats scattered throughout the space for working, eating, and lounging. Seating options include high-top stools, cozy armchairs, and dining tables. The seats overlooking the windows provide a great view of the apron.
Hungry and thirsty travelers will find complementary foods and drinks they can help themselves to at any given moment, including a few hot dishes. Non-alcoholic beverages can be found at the self-serve bar near the food items, while wines and beer are served at the bar.
Shortly before boarding began, I made my way to the gate so that I could be one of the first people in Business Class to board the aircraft. Lufthansa’s Business Class passengers receive priority boarding in group 2, which comes after pre-boarding and group 1 for First Class.
Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Cabin: 5 Seat Types
It’s hard to think about five different types of seats being packed into one Business Class cabin until you actually board. The Business Class section of the aircraft is split into 38 seats across two cabins, which include the following types of seats:
8 Business Suites (includes a privacy door)
10 Privacy Seats (closer to the window)
4 Extra Space Seats
4 Extra Long Bed Seats
12 Classic Seats (closer to the aisle)
Because of the different seat types available, the cabin configuration varies between a 1-2-1 and a 1-1-1 configuration. Aside from the Classic Seats, the rest of the seat types cost extra to reserve during your booking. The Suites (front row of the cabin) are the most expensive, costing $650 to reserve. Meanwhile, the Privacy Seats and Extra Long Bed Seats cost $185 to reserve before the flight. Essentially, the Classic and Extra Long Bed seats are pretty much the same, except that the latter offers slightly more room in lie-flat mode. Travelers will find the Extra Space Seats in the center section. While they offer the most storage of all the seats in Business Class, the fact that they lack a window makes them less ideal choices for aviation enthusiasts.
Lufthansa’s Allegris cabin looks sharp and clean thanks to the elegant blue color palette that defines the seats, as well as the supporting white and silver finishes.
For the flight, I was booked into a Privacy Seat in the rear Business Class cabin. It offers a large IFE screen, though not as big as what you’ll find in the Business Suite, of course. Beneath the entertainment monitor is the tray table, which pops out by giving it a gentle push. The leg rest can be found right below the IFE screen and tray table, offering a great support for your feet while sleeping.
True to its name, the Privacy Seat offers an exceptional level of privacy. It cocoones passengers in a cozy environment away from the aisle thanks to tall partitions and a significant side console separating the seat from the aisle.
On either side of the seat are brown leather armrests, with the armrest along the side console being adjustable. No matter where you sit in Allegris Business Class, you can count on swanky technology that enhances the inflight experience. Built into the side console is an air nozzle, flip-out reading light, and iPad that can be used to control the entertainment monitor. Using the iPad control, it’s possible to adjust the firmness and temperature of the seat cushion, a very innovative feature indeed.
The side console also houses the seat controls, a sconce reading light, and a flat surface complete with a wireless charging pad. The reading light illuminates by gently tapping on its top.
Backing the side table is a universal outlet, headphone jack, and USB-A and C charging ports. A handy cubby designed for storing personal items is raised slightly above the side table. It even includes dedicated holders for your water bottle and reading glasses and can be closed with a sliding door.
The lavatories are quite chic by the standards of Business Class, featuring modern touches of elegance. There are elegant wooden trims, brown leather finishes, and complimentary refreshers such as mouthwash and cleansing towelettes.
An hour into the flight, I reclined my seat into a bed to get some rest. The Privacy Seat offers 22 inches of width and is 80 inches long in bed mode. The footrest in the Privacy Seats offers ample room for your feet to rest comfortably while sleeping.
Food and Drink in Lufthansa Allegris Business Class
Flight attendants soon came through the aisles to offer the menu cards and pre-departure beverages, for which I opted to drink water. Along with my beverage, I was also handed a bag of nuts, which were mostly almonds.
In the air, the meal service began with a hot towel and an aperitif (cheese and olives). Passengers could choose from several hot and cold drinks off the menu, as well as from the airline’s wine and beer selection. After all, I was onboard the German flag carrier, so I appropriately chose to have Beck's Blue non-alcoholic beer.
My appetizer was a plate of marinated beetroot paired with cottage cheese. It was an interesting dish, though I would have preferred a slice of goat cheese instead. On the tray was also a seasonal salad and loaf of freshly baked German bread. While the salad was delicious, I wouldn’t say that the bread tasted exactly fresh. It was quite dry and stale.
For the entree, passengers could choose from:
Short ribs with potato and parsnip puree, seasonal vegetables, and roasted hazelnut
Pan-seared pike-perch on beluga lentils with mashed peas and lemon sauce
Vegetarian savoy cabbage roulade with potato and pommery mustard puree, cranberries, and jus
I went for the cabbage roulade, which was frankly one of the least inspiring entrees I’ve had on a plane. It basically felt as if random ingredients that don’t pair well were thrown together to create a vegetarian dish for Lufthansa’s menu. I could tell the presentation of the dish was somewhat lacking, but its taste was twice as bad.
Dessert made up for an average starter and low-quality entree. I selected the cheese plate, which came with assorted cheeses, crackers, grapes, and apricot chutney. All of the cheeses were tasty and not overly strong. Of course, I said yes to fresh fruit and a cup of chamomile tea, both of which you can never go wrong with. Just after dessert was cleared, a petite box of chocolates was handed out to wrap up the meal service.
Mid-flight, a selection of assorted snacks and drinks was set up in the galley for passengers. The items included fruit plates, popcorn, water, and juice.
Before landing, hot towels appeared once again, as did the pre-arrival meal. I selected the truffle and spinach dumplings, which were far better than the entree I had been served a few hours before. Unlike the main meal service after take-off, flight attendants offered passengers a choice of bread from the bread basket. Of course, I went for the German pretzel. In addition to the main plate and accompanying bread, there was a small portion of raspberry chocolate mousse for dessert.
A second box of chocolates was offered before landing, which I thought was a lovely touch.
Amenities in Lufthansa Allegris Business Class
Upon boarding, each seat in the Business Class cabin comes with the colorful Lufthansa bedding, a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, bottle of water, and amenity kit. The amenity kit is my personal favorite of all the goodies Business Class, which was presented as a dark blue German pouch.
Inside the amenity kit, you’ll find a toothbrush, bottle of toothpaste, eye mask, earplugs, socks, breath mint, refreshing towelette, disposable headphone covers, hand cream, and lip balm. The latter two items are supplied from luxury skincare brand L’Occitane.
The Allegris cabin features crisp entertainment monitors at the front of each seat. Unlike the poor experience I had with Lufthansa’s IFE on the 747-8, the screen on the A350 held up great, offering a solid interface. It’s loaded with several classic and modern films, TV shows, and playlists. If you have a connecting flight, you can seek any travel information via the screen. But, as an aviation enthusiast, my absolute favorite feature of the IFE is the A350 tail camera.
Lufthansa offers several T-Mobile internet packages for its travelers seated right behind First Class, including free messaging and a 2-hour Wi-Fi package for 19 Euros (approx. $22). You can also purchase a full-flight pass for 29 Euros (approx. $34).
Service in Lufthansa Allegris Business Class
On my flight from Munich to Newark, the service in Business Class was as polished as you can expect on a Lufthansa flight. The crew were welcoming and fun to chat with in the galley mid-flight. Throughout the flight, they proactively checked on passengers and went out of their way to ensure that I was satisfied.
Booking and Pricing for Lufthansa Allegris Business Class
A typical one-way Business Class redemption between Munich and Newark on Lufthansa will start from $5,670 and sometimes soar above $7,000. Spending over $5,600 on a transatlantic Business Class ticket (one-way or round-trip) is quite expensive. However, Lufthansa is a prominent member of Star Alliance, which gives you options to book your trip using points.
You can transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt Rewards at a 1:1 ratio to United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada is also a transfer partner of Capital One Miles, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy Points. If you sign up for a credit card such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve or American Express Platinum, it’s possible to earn a ton of points on everyday purchases. However, those sign-up bonuses require cardholders to spend a lot of money, but can eventually earn enough points for an airline ticket. Air Canada has slightly more consistent award availability and is a transfer partner of more credit card points, so it’s usually seen as the better option for booking Lufthansa Business Class.
Overall Thoughts
Lufthansa Allegris on the A350-900 offers an upgraded Business Class experience from the majority of the airline’s fleet, including its iconic Boeing 747s. Elevated privacy and direct aisle access are perks that Lufthansa’s Allegris seats offer, but the original cabins lack. In the upcoming years, Lufthansa plans to retrofit its fleet with the Allegris cabins, which will make the German carrier a more favorable option for transatlantic Business Class. If you can find solid award availability on a transatlantic crossing, then Lufthansa Allegris Business Class is certainly worth the experience.