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Lufthansa receives Cessna Citation XLS

Lufthansa has taken delivery of two Cessna Citation XLS jets, which will be commercially operated.

Last March, the aircraft received European certification. The model will helm Lufthansa’s Private Jet Business, which will be operated by the company’s subsidiary—Swiss Private Aviation.

Lufthansa and Swiss Private Aviation will become the first airlines to offer private jets as first-class ticketed to their long haul flights. The innovative service will also be available for single point-to-point routes.

“Our passengers will be able to have a seamless service flying first class into Frankfurt, Zurich, Munich and Düsseldorf…” commented Michael Fuchs, Lufthansa Private Jet product manager.

Passengers will have a fixed-price first-class ticket for the plane which includes limousine service, positioning fees, flexibility, and frequent flier miles. The new service is already attracting customers from the US, where private jet ownership has been suffering from public opinion.

“These flights are charged as first-class tickets. The customer has the whole aircraft and so can choose to take other passengers with them at no extra cost,” boasted Fuchs.