One of my favorite lounges in the world is now available to all travelers at a cost of €149. I cannot imagine this lasting, but it may represent a particularly good deal if you have a long layover between...
Which Business Class Seat Will Lufthansa Use On 787? (Six Options)
Lufthansa increased its Boeing 787 order from 20 to 25 yesterday and accelerated the delivery schedule, which will begin later this year. Today, it indicated it will use an “intermediate” business class seat on its 787, not the business...
New Lufthansa Aircraft Order Assures Death Of A380
I’ve been secretly holding out hope that sufficient demand will return such that Lufthansa, against all odds, will be bring back the A380 into service. But with its latest aircraft order, that possibility becomes even more unlikely. Lufthansa Orders...
Israeli Passengers Arrested In Germany After Raucous Lufthansa Flight
Six Israeli passengers were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after refusing to wear masks on a Lufthansa flight from Tel Aviv to Frankfurt. Israeli Passengers Arrested In Germany After Horrific Lufthansa Flight Once again, alcohol was a culprit....
Review: Lufthansa Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the Lufthansa Lounge at Washington Dulles (IAD). Lufthansa Lounge Washington Dulles Review Lufthansa actually has two lounges at...
Lufthansa Returns To Iran
After a hiatus extending back before the pandemic, Lufthansa is resuming service to the Islamic Republic of Iran later this month. Lufthansa Will Resume Service To Iran On January 8 2020, Iranian forces shot down a Ukraine International Airlines...
Lufthansa Will Return To Falkland Islands
Lufthansa will return to the Falkland Islands with another longhaul flight from Germany, departing this evening with a crew of scientists onboard. Lufthansa Returns To Falkland Islands On Longest-Ever LH Flight On February, 1, 2021, Lufthansa operated LH2574 from...
Is Lufthansa Dithering On New Business Class Product?
It has been more than three years since Lufthansa unveiled its new business class product…and we may never end up seeing it. Or maybe we’ll see it sooner than we expect. Either way, Lufthansa seems to be dithering on...
Lufthansa Wants To Swap Large Jets For Smaller Ones
Lufthansa is in talks with both Airbus and Boeing to modify existing aircraft orders, potentially replacing widebody jets with smaller aircraft. Lufthansa In Discussions To Downsize Jet Orders Speaking virtually, Lufthansa Chief Executive Officer Carsten Spohr told the London...
My First Flight (A Lufthansa Review From My Daughter)
Nearly four years ago, my son Augustine offered a “review” of his first flight, a United 787-9 from Los Angeles to London. In the spirit of equality, my daughter Claire Marie will offer her own “impressions” of my recently-reviewed Lufthansa...
Review: Lufthansa A350 Business Class
I was impressed by both great service and tasty meals on my very first Lufthansa A350 flight. This business class review covers my journey from Los Angeles to Frankfurt with my wife and two children. Lufthansa A350 Business Class...
New Lufthansa Buy-On-Board Menu Looks Köstlich
Köstlich is the German word for delicious, and at least based upon the pictures, the new Lufthansa buy-on-board menu looks quite tasty. The food that is, not the menu itself. Lufthansa Buy-On-Board Menu Revealed Based upon “feedback from our...
Lufthansa Prepared To Sell “Economically, Ecologically, And Politically Irresponsible” Low Fares
The official Lufthansa slogan may be, “Say yes to the world,” but its real trademark is “rules for thee, not for me.” After calling €10 fares immoral and arguing they should be illegal, Lufthansa is preparing to offer €9...
First Impressions: Lufthansa A350 Business Class
My family flew Lufthansa nonstop from Los Angeles to Frankfurt last week onboard the Airbus A350-900 in business class. It was a great award redemption and a great flight. My First Impressions of Lufthansa A350 Business Class Avianca LifeMiles...
Lufthansa Introduces “Sleeper’s Row” At Attractive Price
This is probably the ideal time to fly longhaul international in economy class in terms of comfort. With passengers in short supply, your ability to stretch out is better than ever. Seeking to capitalize on this, Lufthansa has introduced...
Lufthansa’s Double-Talk About Being A Premium Airline
Lufthansa is in the midst of a fight for survival, so this criticism will be more tempered than it would in boom years. Nevertheless, the whole Dr. Jeckyl – Mr. Hyde approach to being a “premium” airline is simply...
Review: Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Frankfurt – Pandemic Edition
While the physical space has not changed, do not expect much in terms of amenities if you’re traveling through a Lufthansa Business Class lounge in Frankfurt during the pandemic, at least for now. Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Frankfurt Review...
Lufthansa Cuts Free Food + Drink In Economy Class In Favor Of Buy-On-Board
The Lufthansa Group, including Lufthansa, Austrian, and SWISS, will eliminate complimentary snacks and drinks onboard short- and medium-haul economy class flights starting next year and introduce a new buy-on-board menu. While not an unexpected move, it is still a...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt – Pandemic Edition
After landing in Frankfurt on LH457 and clearing passport control, my first stop was the first class lounge near gate A13. It is currently the only Lufthansa first class lounge open in Frankfurt (and indeed all of the world)....
The Dynamic Duo In Lufthansa First Class
I addressed the tremendous service I received in Lufthansa First Class in my recent 747-8 flight review, but feel such outstanding service deserves a special shoutout. The dynamic duo that served first class passengers on my flight to Frankfurt...
