Bayern Munich Flying High

Lufthansa flew Bundesliga side FC Bayern Munich to the US for the German team’s pre-season tour on a specially marked Airbus A340-642.

The aircraft, D-AIHK (c/n 580), features the club’s crest and ten of the club’s players including goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and former Germany captain Philipp Lahm.  Lufthansa says the aircraft will remain in the scheme for a year.

The jet departed Munich on July 25, bound for Chicago as LH2570.  Lufthansa has been the official carrier of FC Bayern Munich since 2004.

The aircraft features different designs on each side of the fuselage. Lufthansa

The aircraft features different designs on each side of the fuselage. Lufthansa

 

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