No matter where you are going, Lufthansa Flights has a variety of benefits for you. It is an airline that has been in operation for over eighty years and has received numerous awards along the way. Deutsche Lufthansa AG, or Lufthansa, is Germany’s flag carrier. When combined with its subsidiaries (Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and Euro wings), it is Europe’s second-largest airline by passenger volume. The Lufthansa Group has over 700 aircraft in total, making it one of the world’s largest airline fleets. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, which was formed in 1997. Lufthansa represents efficiency and provides a solid product on the ground and in the air. It’s also one of my favorite airlines to fly whenever possible.
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A Regular Fleet-Wide Business Class Product
While Lufthansa’s Business Class is nothing to write home about (seats are arranged in a less-than-ideal 2-2-2 configuration), the product is consistent across the carrier’s wide-body fleet. Lufthansa’s wide-body aircraft, which include the Boeing 747, Airbus A330, A340, A350, and A380, all have the same seat and cabin layout. This is in contrast to many other carriers, which frequently operate a variety of Business Class products across their fleet (leaving you puzzled at the time of booking what type of seat you will get). That may change next year when Lufthansa introduces a new Business Class product on its recently delivered Boeing 777 aircraft.
Program for Miles and More Frequent Flyers
Miles More is the frequent flyer program used by Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Euro wings), as well as a few other carriers including LOT Polish Airlines, Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines, Luxair, and Condor. The program was launched in 1993 and has grown to become Europe’s largest frequent flyer loyalty scheme, with over 30 million members. Passengers can earn miles on all Star Alliance airlines, as well as on a number of other airlines and non-airline partners. Lufthansa’s award redemption availability is generally excellent (four Business Class tickets per cabin), and the program frequently launches mileage deals in which you can book award tickets for half the usual number of miles required for the trip.
Reliability
The success of the Lufthansa Group is primarily dependent on the safety and dependability of its flight operations. If there is one thing that Germany’s flag carrier excels at, it is getting passengers to their destinations on time, as the carrier ranks among the top ten most punctual airlines in the world (with 83.21 percent of its flights arriving on time). Lufthansa employs artificial intelligence to combine data from various processes that are important for maintaining stable operations (for example aircraft replacement and maintenance as well as crew scheduling). In the event of a delay or cancellation, the carrier keeps its passengers informed, with ground staff and pilots making timely announcements.
A superb first-class seat
While Lufthansa’s First Class cabin design isn’t the most impressive in the sky, the seat itself is extremely comfortable in all positions and has generous dimensions with a width of 31 inches (78 cm) and a pitch of 90 inches (230 cm). It is, in fact, one of the widest seats in the airline industry. Flight attendants can convert the seat into a fully flatbed with a length of 81 inches upon request (205 cm). A comfortable mattress topper, temperature-regulating duvet, Fleuresse cotton sheets, a throw, and a thick pillow top the bed. In general, Lufthansa’s First Class bed (ding) is excellent (but still not as good as the First Class bedding offered by Cathay Pacific).
The Boeing 747
Lufthansa was the world’s second-largest commercial operator of the Boeing 747 prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic (behind British Airways). It operates 32 Boeing 747s, the majority of which are the 747-8 model (the carrier was the first to receive the aircraft back in 2012). The new 747-8 is 5.6 meters (18 feet) longer than its immediate predecessor, the 747-400. This qualifies it as the world’s longest passenger aircraft. It has 362 seats but uses significantly less fuel per passenger than the 747-400. Many airlines are retiring the iconic Boeing 747 due to the pandemic; As a result, Lufthansa is one of the few remaining airlines that allow aviation enthusiasts to fly the Queen of the Skies.
A Very Experienced Team
It’s not something most frequent flyers consider, but knowing you’re in good hands when flying from one end of the world to the other is always a plus. As a result, it’s worth noting that Lufthansa frequently appears on lists of the world’s safest airlines, with no fatal accidents since 1993. That’s a comforting thought for a nervous flyer like me. Lufthansa employs some of the most experienced flight and ground crews. More than 10,000 pilots work in the Lufthansa Group airlines’ cockpits, with over 4,000 of them flying for Lufthansa. Female cockpit crew makes up about 6% of the Lufthansa Group. Pilots typically have 15 years of experience.
Business-Class Products During the Pandemic
COVID-19 presents airlines with unprecedented challenges. In response to a 70 to 90 percent drop in demand, airlines all over the world have reduced flights and implemented significant downgrades in in-flight service, particularly in premium cabins. Turkish Airlines, for example, used to serve some of the best airplane food in the world, but now serves pre-packaged boxes with cold snacks to Business Class passengers on long-haul business flights. Lufthansa, on the other hand, has barely changed its onboard catering (and remember that Germany is setting the standard when it comes to dealing with the pandemic). As a result, flying the carrier’s mediocre Business Class now offers a significantly better experience than some of its competitors.
