Why Lufthansa Still Flies The A340 - Against All Logic

Plane Curious November 20, 2025
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Everyone thought the Airbus A340 was finished, a four-engine fuel-burner from another era, grounded by economics and emissions. British Airways, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, all moved on. Yet somehow, Lufthansa didn’t. Instead, they turned a fleet of aging quad-jets into profitable workhorses, defying every industry trend. No new orders, no fancy tech — just a ruthless understanding of how to extract value from what others discarded. This is how Lufthansa weaponised depreciation, premium routes, and in-house maintenance to make the A340 pay off long after its time should have ended. The numbers don’t lie — the “dead” jet still works. Our official social accounts: 👉🏻 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planecuriousnews 👉🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@planecuriousnews 👉🏻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planecurious