World’s largest passenger aircraft to return to DIA with flights in 2026
DENVER (KDVR) — The world’s largest passenger aircraft, known as the “Airbus,” took off from Denver for the last time this year — but don’t worry, the more than a million-pound plane will be back soon at the Denver International Airport.
The Airbus gained local popularity in January after Lufthansa German Airlines announced Airbus flights between Denver and Munich Airport. This service took place through the spring and into the fall, operating nearly 350 flights before its last flight from DIA on Friday.
The double-decker plane’s last flight in Denver didn’t last long, as Lufthansa announced on Tuesday that it would be returning to DIA with more Airbus flights to and from the Munich Airport.
Lufthansa airplane parked on the tarmac near distinctive white terminal buildings with curved roofs. (Courtesy of DIA)
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 arriving at gate A41 at Denver International Airport last month. The A380 is the largest passenger plane on the planet, with seating for more than 500 passengers. (KDVR)
The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger aircraft (Courtesy of Denver International Airport)
The biggest passenger aircraft in the world, an Airbus A380, landed at the Denver International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
The biggest passenger aircraft in the world, an Airbus A380, landed at the Denver International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
The airline said it’s returning the service on June 9, 2026.
This comes after DIA said the Airbus contributed to a 6% increase in international passengers through September. The airport also said there have been positive responses from the aircraft.
“We are grateful to Lufthansa for trusting Denver with the investment of their largest passenger aircraft,” said DEN CEO Phil Washington. “DEN has never experienced such an overwhelmingly positive response to a specific aircraft type, and the A380 has engaged all passenger types – from aviation enthusiasts to families to business travelers – and also enhanced DEN’s operational profile.”
The A380 is a double-decker plane that holds 509 passengers. Lufthansa said its take-off weight is 560,000 kg, or 1,234,588.67 pounds. It has four Rolls-Royce engines, which can generate what about 3,500 cars can produce.
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