Frankfurt nonstop service in May 2027
Key Points:
- Lufthansa will launch nonstop service between Columbus, Ohio, and Frankfurt, Germany, starting in May 2027, marking the first nonstop flight from Columbus to Europe and Germany.
- The route will use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 287 seats, including business, premium economy, and economy classes, operating three times weekly.
- This new connection is expected to enhance international business and travel opportunities, benefiting the 38 German-based companies in the Columbus region and supporting Ohio’s economic ties with Germany.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine highlighted the route's potential to strengthen economic, research, cultural, and educational exchanges between Ohio and Germany.
- The service is part of JobsOhio’s Air Service Restoration program and aligns with Columbus’s recent strong economic growth, including significant job creation and population increase.