Normally Lufthansa's flagship, the Boeing 747-8, is only used on long-haul 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 long-haul, 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). ✈