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...
Lufthansa First Class Pajamas Now Porsche Design Branded
Lufthansa has unveiled new special edition Porsche Design-branded pajamas in its first class cabins, which I sampled on my flight to Frankfurt last week. I must admit I prefer these ones to the old ones. Special Edition Porsche Design Lufthansa First...
Candlelight Breakfast In Lufthansa First Class
I flew from New York to Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class earlier this week, which was a fairly typical (great) flight overall, but there was one element I particularly appreciated that showed special attention to detail and great customer...
My Lufthansa Birthday Celebration Continued In Munich…
I’m not very sentimental when it comes to birthday celebrations, but this particular birthday will always be one of my most memorable. After a great morning in Frankfurt in the Lufthansa First Class Terminal, I received additional surprises, including...
Lufthansa Strikes Deals With Ground Staff After Disastrous Strike
After a crippling strike disrupted operations last week, Lufthansa and the union representing its ground staff have agreed in principle on a new contract. Lufthansa, Ground Staff Union Agree In Principle On Three-Step Pay Raise To Avoid Future Strikes...
My Unforgettable Birthday Surprise In Lufthansa First Class Terminal
I had little doubt that I would receive a birthday rubber duck when visiting the Lufthansa First Class Terminal on my birthday, but I did not expect to receive a very special additional one. Birthday Surprise In Lufthansa First...
Booked: Lufthansa First Class Birthday Duck Trip!
My birthday is coming up. A trip to Croatia is coming up. That got my mind racing. What better way to reach Croatia than via Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class? Why the extra stop? To secure a very special...
Selfish Lufthansa Strike Strands Over 100,000 Passengers
For everything there is a season, but a “warning” strike in the midst of one of the busiest weeks of travel merits our scorn. Yet that is exactly what ground staff workers are doing today at Lufthansa, forcing Lufthansa...
A Delightfully Simple Breakfast In Lufthansa Business Class
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Lufthansa business class catering...
Lufthansa Announces Return Of Airbus A380!
I’m happy–but not surprised–to report that Lufthansa will bring back the Airbus A380 into service next summer. Lufthansa A380 Will Return In Summer 2023 Human beings are creatures of habit and love to travel. Even in the early days...