I’ve got to hand it to Lufthansa. It has rightfully judged the climate change Zeitgeist and now positioned itself to capitalize on it through a new set of so-called green fares. But these “guilt-assuaging” fares actually appear designed increase...
Warning: Frankfurt + Munich Airports Will SHUT DOWN On Friday
Planned industrial action means that Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) airports will be closed to commercial travel on Friday. This will further compound flight delays and cancellations after yesterday’s IT meltdown at Lufthansa. Major German Airports Will Shut Down...
Lufthansa 2022 Christmas Duck
Lufthansa has unveiled its 2022 Christmas duck rather late in the season…and it’s a beauty. Lufthansa 2022 Christmas Duck Unveiled by the official Twitter account of the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, the new duck is currently available...
Lufthansa Business Class Is Falling Apart
I was excited to fly an aircraft I’ve not flown before in Lufthansa business class but found it falling apart at the seams. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Lufthansa Settles With Jewish Passengers Denied Boarding For $21,000 Each
Lufthansa has reached a settlement with a group of Jewish passengers over a denied boarding incident in May that turned into an ugly display of group punishment. Each passenger involved was cut a check for $21,000. Lufthansa Passengers Receive...
World Cup 2022 Lufthansa First Class Duck
Lufthansa has unveiled another special-edition World Cup duck in its First Class Terminal in Frankfurt. Time to head off to Frankfurt? Sporty 2022 Lufthansa World Cup Duck I’ve collected rubber ducks from the Lufthansa First Class Terminal for 15 years,...
Lufthansa Unveils “Diversity Wins” Airbus A330-300
As Lufthansa transports German athletes and fans from around the world to the World Cup in Doha, it has unveiled a special “Diversity Wins” Airbus A330-300 livery to commemorate the historic event and offer a far-from-subtle dig at host...
Lufthansa Unveils Stunning New First Class Suite
Lufthansa today has revealed two renderings of a new first class product as part of its new “Allegris” product generation. The new suites look amazing, though I’d imagine the implications are bad for award travel. New First Class Suite...
Lufthansa Has NOT Banned AirTags (But If It Ever Does, Travelers Won’t Comply)
Lufthansa has not banned Apple AirTags and I think it is clear why: it is the sort of rule that would practicably be unenforceable. Lufthansa remains free to ban AirTags, but is it prepared to enforce that ban by digging...
German Government Sells Its Lufthansa Stake, Earns $760 Million Profit…While U.S. Taxpayers Left Holding The Bill
To those who blanketly pan “European socialism” I wonder how you feel about Lufthansa paying back its government bailout in full and now the German government completing a sale of its stake in the airline for a profit of...
Review: Lufthansa A320ceo Business Class
After a long but lovely stay in the First Class Lounge, it was time for our final connection, a short hop from Munich to Dubrovnik. This Lufthansa business class review of the A320ceo (A320-200) will focus primarily on the...
Lufthansa Pilots Call Off Strike
UPDATE: As I mentioned, pilots left open room for negotiation. A strike for tomorrow has now been averted…for now. UPDATE: Lufthansa pilots shave announced a new strike this week, set to take place Wednesday and Thursday. The strike will...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich (Terminal 2)
The “old” Lufthansa first class lounge in Munich (MUC) still earns a poistive review and represents an essential element of the first class product. Lufthansa Munich First Class Lounge Review (Terminal 2) I first visited this lounge in December...
Review: Lufthansa A321-100 Business Class
After a delightful stay in the First Class Terminal, it was time for the next leg of my journey, a Lufthansa A321-100 from Frankfurt to Munich in business class. Although the flight is short and the seat is anything...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Terminal [2022]
The Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt (FRA) is one of my favorite first class lounges in the world and continues to offer a fabulous ground experience for Lufthansa’s most premium passengers. Lufthansa First Class Terminal Review I spent...
Is It Impolite To Converse In First Class While Others Try To Sleep?
Here’s a side issue from my recent Lufthansa First Class flight from New York to Frankfurt. During dinner, we were asked (politely) if we could keep our conversation to a whisper. Was that a reasonable request? A Dinner Conversation...
Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class New York – Frankfurt
Lufthansa First Class never fails to impress. My flight from New York to Frankfurt was far too short, but every moment of it was enjoyable, with excellent food and even more excellent service onboard. I was deeply grateful for...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge New York (JFK)
How does the only outstation Lufthansa First Class lounge compare to the “real thing” in Frankfurt and Munich? Honestly, it’s not a bad understudy. New York is such an important market for Lufthansa that it built a special “wining...
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge New York (JFK)
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge in New York for Star Alliance Gold members feels like you are in a Lufthansa hub. It’s a great lounge to wait for your flight in an otherwise chaotic terminal. Lufthansa Senator Lounge JFK Review...
Predictable Lufthansa Embraces Uncertainty In Business Class
Lufthansa is set to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and we now have a better idea of what the business class seat onboard will look like, at least for the first few aircraft deliveries. While the...
