Lufthansa recently ferried an empty A340‑600 across the Atlantic from Boston to Frankfurt at an unusually low altitude of around 10,000 feet because the cabin couldn’t be pressurized after ground equipment punctured the fuselage. The flight took about 10½ hours—nearly four hours longer than usual—with only crew on board as the aircraft made its way home for permanent repairs. It stands out as a rare example of how airlines manage serious in-flight damage scenarios and the flexibility required to safely bring aircraft back for maintenance. Have any of you heard about or followed similar ferry flights, and what struck you most about how airlines handle unexpected aircraft issues?
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