New nonstop Lufthansa flight announced from Columbus to Frankfurt

Key Points:

• John Glenn Columbus International Airport will launch a new nonstop transatlantic flight to Frankfurt Airport via Lufthansa starting May 5, 2027, marking the first nonstop flight from central Ohio to Europe.
• The service will operate three times weekly using a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring Lufthansa's new Allegris cabin with upgraded business, premium economy, and economy classes designed for long-haul comfort.
• This new route aims to enhance business and leisure travel connections between Ohio and Europe, providing access to Lufthansa's extensive network of over 300 destinations worldwide through its Frankfurt hub.
• Columbus Regional Airport Authority President Daren Griffin highlighted the flight as a significant milestone that supports the region's growth and global business competitiveness.
• The inaugural flight LH406 will depart Frankfurt at 11:15 a.m. and arrive in Columbus at 2 p.m., with the return flight LH407 leaving Columbus at 4:20 p.m. and arriving in Frankfurt at 6:15 a.m. the next day.