Lufthansa confirms new A320 cabins are coming in 2025
Lufthansa operates somewhere in the region of 80 Airbus A320 aircraft on its short- and medium-haul routes and today, the airline has confirmed (it has been rumored for a while) that a sub-set of these aircraft will be retrofitted with new cabins starting in 2025.
The Lufthansa A380’s are making their comeback on routes to the US
In 2021, Lufthansa's CEO told the world that the airline's A380 would not return from their pandemic-induced grounding and in April 2022, the same CEO reiterated that Lufthansa's A380s were gone for good. Just 3 months later, however, the narrative suddenly changed and the largest passenger aircraft around found itself with a new lease of life within the Lufthansa fleet.
Lufthansa will operate three new routes to the US in 2024
Business travel may not be back to pre-pandemic levels, but that doesn't appear to be a major issue for Lufthansa with the airline announcing three new routes to the US from summer next year (two of which include destinations that the airline has not served in the past).
Save $100 in Lufthansa’s USA Black Friday deal (includes United Airlines codeshares)
We've seen a number of airlines unveil some form of savings or discount in honor of Black Friday but I can't say that any that I've seen have been particularly exciting so far. Sadly, things don't get much more exciting with Lufthansa's Black Friday promotion in which a promo code will get you $100 off most fares. Fortunately, the fact that codeshare flights are eligible for the discount will make this a more useful promotion than it otherwise may have been.
Lufthansa is introducing a ‘Buy Onboard’ menu on its long-haul routes
Lufthansa has today confirmed that it will be introducing a 'buy onboard' menu of snack options on its long-haul flights to mirror what it already offers in Economy Class on its short-haul routes. The airline has said that this will not impact the complimentary meals and drinks already offered in long-haul Economy Class and Premium Economy but will be offered to flyers as an additional option.
Lufthansa Group Airlines Will No Longer Accept Most Face Coverings
Lufthansa Group (which includes Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, and Brussels Airlines) has today announced that while passengers are currently expected to wear masks that cover their mouth and nose during boarding, during the flight, and during disembarkation, as of next month most face covering will no longer be in compliance with the Group's policies.
Deal: Lufthansa Intra-Europe Business Class Companion Fares (From ~€191 Per Person)
Lufthansa is currently promoting a short-haul Business Class deal that I've only just noticed and if you're looking to fly intra-Europe before the end of March 2021 (and you're booking for at least 2 people), this is a deal that may well be worth a closer look.
Lufthansa/Eurowings Will Add More Routes/Flights To The US In 2020
Lufthansa Group has today announced that two of its airlines will be adding significant new services to the US as the aircraft monolith looks to expand its flights out of Munich and Seattle from 2020.
Fare Alert: Paris To Bangkok Business Class From Under $1,700 (Star Alliance)
A number of the Lufthansa Group airlines are currently offering a very attractive sub $1,700 roundtrip fare for travel between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Bangkok. The primary airlines involved are SWISS and Lufthansa but flights are also available on Austrian Airlines at select times of the year.
DEAL: Star Alliance Business Class Nice – Beijing From ~$1,800 RT
A number of Star Alliance airlines are currently offering attractive prices on Business Class fares for travel between Nice and Beijing. These fares are readily available and the travel dates span the next 11 months so finding a fare that works for you shouldn't be a problem.
DEAL: Star Alliance Business Class Scandinavia – China From $1,783 RT
Scandinavia has been the starting point for quite a few good Business Class deals recently (like the great fares to the US West Coast and Qatar Airways' Business Class fares to Asia) and now Star Alliance has joined the party by posting some very good Business Class fares out of Scandinavia for travel to China.
SWISS Business Class: London To Delhi From $1,509/£1,190 Roundtrip!
Right now SWISS and Lufthansa are offering some very attractive Business Class fares between London and New Delhi and, considering how respected SWISS' Business Class offering is (Lufthansa less so) these fares are very tempting indeed.
Dine Like An Astronaut On Lufthansa – Seriously!
Lufthansa has announced that during the month of July it will be offering its long-haul Business Class passengers the "opportunity to experience what life is like in outer space – at least in culinary terms".
Lufthansa Is The Latest Airline To Introduce Biometric Boarding To LAX
Around two weeks ago British Airways announced that its biometric gate trials have gone so well in Los Angeles that it has rolled them out to Orlando and New York as well...and now Lufthansa is joining in at Los Angeles International Airport too.
Lufthansa Is Adding “Buy On Board” Meals On Long-Haul Flights….But The News Isn’t As...
Buy on board food options are commonplace on most airlines' short-haul routes all around the world but, when it comes to long-haul flights, it's generally only the low-cost carriers like WOW and Norwegian that ask Economy Class passengers to pay extra for their food.
Now it looks like Lufthansa is joining the long-haul buy on board party...but not in a way that should worry fans of the airline.
Lufthansa Opens A New Lounge At Milan Malpensa Airport
Lufthansa has announced that it has opened its new lounge at Milan Malpensa airport and, from the information provided by the airline, it looks as if flyers will have a nice new place to relax or get some work done before a flight.
News: Lufthansa Eliminates First Class From Two US Routes, New Singapore Cabins For London...
News that Lufthansa is eliminating First Class from two routes to the US (at least for summer 2018), news of a new Hilton opening in a beautiful part of Europe, details of an Emirates schedule change which sees an extension to the cut in service to New York and news that Singapore Airlines has scheduled its new A380 on its routes to London and Hong Kong.
Lufthansa Announces Its A350 Launch Date
After months of speculation Lufthansa has finally announced the delivery date of its first Airbus A350 aircraft and, at the same time, has now told us when we can expect to the airline's new aircraft makes its first long-haul commercial flight.
Lufthansa A350 Seat Map Released – No All Aisle Access For Business Class
Lufthansa is expected to take delivery of its first A350 aircraft this winter but, apart from a few pictures of the airline's first A350 coming out of the paint shop (still without engines), Lufthansa hasn't been very forthcoming with information.
Lufthansa’s Airbus A350 – What We Know So Far
After 11 days in the paint shop Lufthansa's first A350 appeared in full Lufthansa livery for the first time last week and, as I've had a few questions on the blog about Lufthansa's plans for the aircraft, I thought I'd put together a post on what we know so far and what we can surmise from other information available.
AMAZING Lufthansa Business Class Fare: Milan – Dubai From $782/£588/€687
As I was trying to figure out how to make the most of the current good Qatar Airways deals between Europe and Dubai I accidentally stumbled upon a truly amazing Business Class fare from Lufthansa. As things stand the German airline is offering roundtrip Business Class travel between Milan and Dubai from just $782/£588/€687.
Emirates To Fly A380 To Auckland, Singapore Airlines Adds More A380 Service To London...
A look at some of the news stories that I noticed over the past week that didn’t merit a blog post of their own but that may be of interest or of use nonetheless. Stories include Lufthansa getting closer to offering wifi on short and medium-haul flights, Singapore Airlines adding capacity to its London route, and Emirates adding an A380 to its Auckland route.
Lufthansa A350 Fleet To Be Based At Munich
Lufthansa has announced that the first 10 of the A350 aircraft that the airline currently has on order will be based at its Munich hub and...
Delta Aircraft Changes That May Affect You, Lufthansa Cancels Another Route & Is The...
A look at some of the airline news that could affect your future or existing plans - Delta scheduling equipment changes (check your seat selections), Lufthansa cancelling another service (do you ned to re-book?) and, for a bit of fun, is the ANA 787 decked out in Star Wars livery coming to London?
Aer Lingus Schedules Hartford Service, Lufthansa Adds & Cancels US Routes And Southwest Keeps...
News of Aer Lingus continuing to add services to the US while Lufthansa kills off a route completely before reopening an old route they haven't deserved in years. Not to be left out of the new route announcements, Southwest's spring schedule shows a number of interesting new options.
British Airways Brings Back Gatwick-New York, Aer Lingus To Fly To LAX, Delta Adds...
A quick roundup of some of the more important airline route news from the past few days. There's good news for travelers flying across...
Lufthansa Adds San Jose Service & Eliminates A Great First Class Product
Lufthansa has announced that it will commence a non-stop service between Frankfurt and San Jose from Spring 2016.
Lufthansa is trumpeting the new service as...
Lufthansa Flight News: MUC – CPT Resumes, A380 To Fly FRA-HKG & More
Following the recent commencement of service between Frankfurt and Tampa, Lufthansa has been busy announcing more flights to more destinations from it's Frankfurt hub.
The...
Round Up: Pilot Saves Dog, Startup To Auction Airline Tickets, Lufthansa To Offer Broadband,...
A look at some of the travel and travel industry news from the last few days that’s interesting….but that doesn’t really warrant a post...
Interesting Travel Links: Manure To Fuel Planes, New JAL App for Android, EU Bans...
These are a few of the travel-related, interesting/informative links I've noticed around the Web in the past few days:
JetBlue Opens Outdoor Space at JFK...
Fly Lufthansa First & Rent A Porsche For €99 (Now From Munich)
Lufthansa has extended it's relationship with Porsche and Avis to allow passengers travelling in first class at Munich Airport to rent a 911 or...
Lufthansa Group Members Begin To Reveal New Short-Haul Fees
Airlines news seems to be coming in instalments nowadays. First we're given a heads up that "something" may be changing, then we're told what...
Airline News In Brief: New Cathay Lounges, Lufthansa Cancels a Winter Service & AA...
A round-up of some of the recent bits of Airline News that don't really warrant a whole post of their own:
Australian Business Traveller (AUBT)...
Good Business Class Fares From Europe to Asia (OneWorld/Star Alliance/SkyTeam)
We've found some found some reasonably good business class fares for anyone looking to fly out of Europe to Asia in September/October/November this year.
If...