Lufthansa Unveils Premium Economy Amenity Kits And Introduces New First Class Kit….

Lufthansa Unveils Premium Economy Amenity Kits And Introduces New First Class Kit….

Lufthansa finally went public with new enhancements to their amenity kits after first unveiling them internally a few months ago in Frankfurt.    I had been asked to not talk about them until they were ready for introduction, and that time has arrived.

First off, LH has introduced an amenity kit specifically for Premium Economy passengers.   The kit is basically a durable plastic shopping bag that can be used for a variety of purposes after a flight.    Lufthansa felt the kit needed to be something that can be used by passengers even after their travel to make it that much more effective.

The uniqueness of this kit is that the bags will be a collection of 5 unique designs each focusing on a Lufthansa destination.    For the first batch of collectable bags,  Paris, Berlin, New York, Frankfurt, and San Francisco are featured.   Each of these bags will carry a unique symbol of the city such as the Statue of Liberty for NY, the Golden Gate Bridge for ‘SFO’, etc.

The plan for the Premium Eco kit is to introduce additional designs with more cities when future kits are released.    LH hopes this also creates interaction among passengers who might want to trade with each other as they collect the various bags.

Look for the bags to be on board by July.

 

several blue and white bags

Courtesy: Lufthansa

 

FIRST CLASS KIT:

a group of travel bags

Courtesy: Lufthansa

The First Class kit also gets a serious upgrade.   The new kits are provided by ‘Windsor’ and feature an attractive Leather case which can be used for other purposes once it is no longer used as an amenity kit.

The lady’s case is designed to be carried as purse thanks to the leather shoulder strap that comes with it.   The men’s kit does not come with the strap but can serve nicely as a shaving kit case or to hold cables and charges.

The initial kit colors are a light creme for the female kit and a dark brown for the men and will be given to passengers during the summer.  In the fall and winter the kits will get a color revamp and as far as my understanding goes, the female kit will be brown, while the men’s kit will be a dark green.

Here is a look at the Ladies kit coming for the fall/winter season:

a brown leather bag on a seat

The Ladies kit for the Fall/Winter season. I had gotten a glimpse of it earlier this year while the kit was undergoing development.

 
The new First Class kits are available now on most LH long haul flights.

 


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SWISS’ New First Class Lounge Opens Monday!

SWISS’ New First Class Lounge Opens Monday!

Swiss has announced the long-awaited opening of their new First Class Lounge at Zurich Airport.   The new lounge is located in Terminal A and promises to deliver as great an experience as their fantastic First Class Lounge in Terminal E.

The lounge officially opens on Monday, and will boast 7,000 square feet of space for First Class and HON Circle passengers.

The lounge will feature it’s own Security Checkpoint and will allow for First Class passengers arriving in Zurich to be driven directly to the lounge vs. having to navigate the terminal on foot.   Passengers can also be driven to their long haul flights that usually depart from Terminal E.   Last year I was driven from Terminal E to my flight to JNB leaving from B, and it was much, much nicer than having to take the tram from E to B.

The lounge will also feature other wonderful amenities such as:

  • Barista Station
  • A La Carte Dining Room as well as a visible cooking station where you can see your food being prepared.
  • Winter Coat Storage for passengers departing ZRH for warmer destinations (LX will hang on to your coat until you return).
  • Relaxation Room w/ loungers.
  • Smoker’s Lounge with its own dedicated Whiskey Bar
  • Business Zone
  • Conference Room
  • Shower Rooms

 

The following photos (courtesy of SWISS), provide a hint at what awaits passengers next week:

a room with wood paneled walls and chairs

General Seating Area

a bar with a counter and stools

A VERY well stocked bar….

a restaurant with tables and chairs

The Dining Room

 

For those of you that have visited the First Class Lounge in ‘E’, this one will look very familiar.   According to SWISS, then new lounge in ‘A’ was heavily inspired by the Terminal E version.

 
 


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Enter This Weeks FCT Contest To Win A First Class Duck

Enter This Weeks FCT Contest To Win A First Class Duck

Each week, Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal hosts a contest on Twitter that awards the winner a duck from LH’s First Class Services.   The questions are always a bit unique and this week’s version is no different.    Enter by February 21st for your chance to win.

Here’s this week’s question:

 

Related:   First Class Duck Registry

 
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