Normally Lufthansa's flagship, the Boeing 7478, is only used on longhaul destinations. But at the start of the summer holidays Lufthansa is flying four Ma✈✈l to the Balearic Islands with the jumbo and the flights are fully booked. In Corona times, is this a signal of departure for aviation? Even for the pilots, Flight Captain Sergio de Witt and First Officer Philipp Wiebe, who usually only fly longhaul, the short hop is not an everyday assignment. We were there in the cockpit and cabin for the whole flight there and back. A PlaneMania original by Phil Thoma.

✈ We are very grateful for the great support from the aviation community, especially the plane spotters Thomas Job (FRA) and Antonia Guardiola / Amicis de son Sant Joan (PMI). ✈