Lufthansa is adding Columbus and Phoenix to its network in 2027, with new flights from Frankfurt and Munich. Both are welcome additions, but Columbus is particularly interesting: the Ohio capital will gain its first nonstop European service, and it will arrive with Lufthansa’s newest business class.

Lufthansa Adds Frankfurt–Columbus And Munich–Phoenix Flights In 2027

Lufthansa has announced two new U.S. destinations as part of its summer 2027 expansion:

Route Launch Date Frequency Aircraft

Frankfurt (FRA)–Columbus (CMH) May 5, 2027 Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Boeing 787-9 with Allegris

Munich (MUC)–Phoenix (PHX) August 3, 2027 Tuesday, Friday, Sunday Airbus A350-900

For travelers in both cities, the benefit extends beyond a nonstop flight to Germany. Frankfurt and Munich offer onward connections that could eliminate the need to connect at a U.S.…