Lufthansa Group is set to expand its air service to Japan from the end of March 2027, reintroducing the Frankfurt–Nagoya route and launching daily flights between Frankfurt and Tokyo-Narita. These two seasonal routes will be operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft fitted with Allegris cabins, a new cabin design introduced by Lufthansa. Along with its subsidiaries SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and ITA Airways, the group aims to offer up to 50 weekly flights to four Japanese destinations. Japan is becoming a more central part of Lufthansa's long-haul network. On October 6, the German airline announced an increase in its summer 2027 offerings, citing strong demand, though without providing specific numbers. The company emphasized the return to Nagoya, a key industrial center, and an expanded service to the Tokyo region. Flights are now available for booking. “Japan is a key market for the Lufthansa Group, and we are pleased to further strengthen our presence through additional capacity and the resumption of flights to Nagoya,” said Dieter Vranckx, a board member and head of sales for the group. “With the development of our Tokyo service, these investments offer more travel opportunities for our customers and support the continued diversification of our intercontinental network.” The Frankfurt–Nagoya route will resume on March 29, 2027, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Flight LH736 will depart Frankfurt at 14:10 and arrive in Nagoya the following day at 09:35. The return flight, LH737, will leave Nagoya at 11:30 and arrive in Frankfurt at 18:30. The decision to restart this route responds to the economic significance of Nagoya and Aichi prefecture, a major industrial and manufacturing hub in Japan. Lufthansa also highlighted the region's tourist appeal, including its proximity to Kyoto. Travelers arriving in Frankfurt from Japan will be able to connect to various destinations across Europe and South America through Lufthansa's network. On March 28, 2027, one day before the resumption of the Nagoya service, Lufthansa will restore its daily flight between Frankfurt and Tokyo-Narita, also limited to the summer schedule. Flight LH710 will depart Frankfurt at 13:45 and arrive in Tokyo-Narita the next day at 09:30. The return flight, LH711, will leave Narita at 11:20 and arrive in Frankfurt at 18:40. This route had been suspended since January 2017, meaning its return marks an end to more than ten years of interruption. The service to Narita will complement Lufthansa's existing daily flights between Tokyo-Haneda and its German hubs, providing three daily connections between Frankfurt and Munich and the two major Tokyo airports, totaling 21 weekly frequencies. Both the Frankfurt–Nagoya and Frankfurt–Tokyo-Narita routes will be operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft equipped with Allegris cabins. The aircraft will have 287 seats in total, divided into 28 in business class, 28 in Premium Economy, and 231 in economy class. No first-class seats are included in this configuration. With seven weekly departures to Narita and three to Nagoya, these routes will collectively provide 2,870 seats per week in each direction. The use of the same aircraft model ensures a consistent cabin experience across both routes. This expansion will not be limited to Lufthansa. SWISS plans to offer up to seven weekly flights between Zurich and Tokyo-Narita in the summer of 2027. Together, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and ITA Airways will provide up to 50 weekly flights to four Japanese destinations: Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita, Osaka, and Nagoya. This will position the Lufthansa Group as the leading European airline group in Japan based on the number of weekly flights. The schedule will be further supported by cooperation with All Nippon Airways (ANA), Lufthansa's partner in the Europe–Japan joint venture, which allows customers to combine flights and connections between the two regions.