Lufthansa has started to use the Airbus A350-900 on its Munich-Cape Town route, with the first A350-operated flight landing in Cape Town on Sunday, 2 December 2018.

This is the first time the German airline is deploying the ultra-modern Airbus A350-900 to Africa.

Passengers on the Munich-Cape Town service will enjoy the ergonomically designed interior of the A350, with unique lighting and more storage space which create a special travel experience.

The A350-900 is the world’s most state-of-the-art passenger plane. In Lufthansa's configuration, it can carry up to 319 passengers across Business, Premium Economy and Economy Classes.

Business Class features spacious seats that transform into fully flat beds as well as a Self-Service Refreshment Center which provides passengers with access to snacks and beverages in-flight.

Premium Economy Class features wide comfortable seats with additional legroom while Economy Class features new ergonomically designed seating to make long-haul flights comfortable.

Known as the Mother City, Cape Town is a full of surprises and is a popular destination for both leisure and business travellers.