Partner Spotlight features the real-world airlines you can fly at VirtualUA. This month: Lufthansa, the heart of European long-haul.
If you want dense European operations, world-class long-haul, and two of the busiest hubs on the continent, Lufthansa delivers. As Germany’s flag carrier and one of the founding members of Star Alliance, Lufthansa is one of eleven real-world airlines VirtualUA pilots can fly — and every route is available today on the vAMSYS platform.
Why Lufthansa is worth flying
Lufthansa is built around two major hubs — Frankfurt (EDDF) and Munich (EDDM) — that anchor one of the most complex route networks in the world:
- Two powerhouse hubs. Frankfurt is one of Europe’s busiest airports, a masterclass in high-density operations, taxiway navigation, and slot discipline. Munich adds a second, equally busy base to fly from.
- Serious long-haul. Lufthansa’s widebody fleet flies to every corner of the globe. If you want to plan and fly an 11-hour transatlantic or Asia-bound leg, this is your airline.
- Short-haul intensity. The European network is packed with quick, high-tempo sectors — perfect when you’ve only got an hour and want a busy, realistic operation.
- Iconic aircraft. From the A320 family on European routes to widebodies on the long-haul network, Lufthansa flies aircraft that are beautifully modeled across every major sim.
Flying Lufthansa with VirtualUA
Every Lufthansa flight is tracked automatically through our Pegasus ACARS system — route, aircraft, and performance logged straight to your dashboard. Our custom Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) gives you charts, checklists, a live map, and SimBrief integration in one place, so you can plan a Frankfurt long-haul or a quick intra-Europe hop with everything at your fingertips.
And because VirtualUA flies United and ten partner carriers alongside Lufthansa, you can mix a Frankfurt–bound long-haul with a Star Alliance connection the next night without ever leaving the airline.
What you’ll need
- A flight simulator: MSFS, X-Plane, or Prepar3D (P3D)
- A Lufthansa-liveried aircraft (an A320 for European routes, or a widebody for long-haul)
- A free VirtualUA account
- Our Pegasus tracker, downloaded from your dashboard
Beginners welcome, no VATSIM experience needed, and we accept transfer hours from VATSIM, IVAO, and other recognized VAs.
How to start flying Lufthansa today
- Register free at flyvua.org — about two minutes, no approval wait.
- Log into your dashboard and filter the route network for Lufthansa.
- Download and set up Pegasus, then launch it before your flight.
- Fly the route and submit your report — your hours build automatically.
- Join our Discord for group flights and European event nights.
Ready to fly the flag of Germany?
Frankfurt is calling. Whether you’re here for the long-haul or the high-tempo European network, VirtualUA gives you the routes, the tools, and the community to fly Lufthansa well — completely free.
Join VirtualUA free and start flying Lufthansa today →
Next in Partner Spotlight: Turkish Airlines. VirtualUA is a United virtual airline flying eleven real-world carriers across MSFS, X-Plane, and P3D.
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