Historic Milestone: Columbus, Ohio Introduces Direct Flights to Europe

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Lufthansa has revealed that Columbus, Ohio will soon have its inaugural direct flight to Europe, establishing a connection between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Frankfurt starting May 5, 2027. The service will operate three times weekly—on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—with reservations available from October 20, 2026. A Boeing 787-9, featuring 28 business class suites, 28 premium economy seats, and 231 economy seats, will service this route. This initiative is supported by revenue guarantees from the state agency JobsOhio, allowing Miles & More and United MileagePlus members to accumulate and utilize miles. Essential information for central Ohio travelers is provided here. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00Big news for travelers in central Ohio. Columbus is about to get its first-ever nonstop flight to

00:05Europe. Lufthansa will launch service between John Glenn Columbus International Airport

00:10and Frankfurt on May 5, 2027. Flights are scheduled three times a week, on Wednesdays,

00:17Fridays, and Sundays, and bookings are set to open October 20. A Boeing 787-9 will fly the road,

00:24with 28 business-class suites, 28 premium economy seats, and 231 economy seats.

00:31The airline's vice president of passenger sales for the Americas said the service will give business

00:37and leisure travelers a convenient nonstop connection to Germany. The route is backed by

00:42revenue guarantees from the state agency JobsOhio. Unlike Cincinnati and Cleveland, Columbus has never

00:49had nonstop service to Europe. Lufthansa, Miles & More, and United Mileage Plus members

00:54can earn and redeem miles on the flights. Would you fly nonstop from Columbus? Disclosure.

01:00This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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