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Now Anyone Can Ship Items With Lufthansa Cargo

by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 9, 2016 | Cargo, Featured, Lufthansa | 5 comments

Lufthansa Cargo has announced a new program designed for anyone to ship nearly anything between Europe and the USA and have LH Cargo take care of all the details such as Freight Forwarding, Customs, etc.

With myAirCargo, Lufthansa Cargo creates a turn-key solution that allows you to have large items not only shipped by LH Cargo, but also has LH Cargo taking care of customs and duty process of your shipment. The program is ideal for those who have 1 or 2 large pieces that they would like to ship to somewhere in the world that normal postal services could not accommodate.

The program opens up new avenues of opportunity for LH Cargo to expand their business to new customers, in alignment with their ‘Cargo Evolution’ strategy.

For example, you want to spend some time touring the Alps on your Harley next Spring…..you can now arrange LH Cargo to ship your bike to Europe ahead of your trip and have it waiting there for you to pick up. Or you’re on vacation in Venice and you decide to buy a Gondola, you can arrange for LH Cargo to send it to your home in Albuquerque.

Usually shipping something on such a small scale was not easy to do, or would require you to hire a broker or agency to ship your items and the costs would usually outweigh any benefit of the item you’re shipping. With the new program, LH Cargo takes care of the entire process. Working with their partners to ensure quick and safe passage for your shipment. As a result, it is easier for you to arrange for the shipping of the product, and it will cost less to do it. Consider this program something akin to UPS or Fedex for really big items.

Their website, myAirCargo.com, makes it easy to process your shipment since there are only 5 steps involved. Once you provide the details of your shipment and other info such as addresses, values, and shipment dates, you’ll be able to pay for your shipment online and let LH Cargo do the rest. The ordering process will let you know if local pick up or delivery is available for your item, or if you’ll need to arrange for it to be delivered or picked up from an airport.

The initial rollout of the program covers shipping between the US and Europe, but plans call for a world-wide rollout of the program in the coming months.

SWISS Announces 777 Route Updates for 2017

by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 8, 2016 | 777, Featured, Route Announcements, Swiss, Zurich | 0 comments

Late last week SWISS updated their timetable for 2017 with 4 updates concerning the 777 the days it will fly on certain route. This is just the first batch of changes and more will be coming in the next few weeks. For now, here is what is changing with 777 service going into 2017:

Zurich – Bangkok will see the A340-300 replace the 777 between March 28 and April 22 on 3 of the 7 flights each week. The A340 will fly the route on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday while the 777 will fly the route on the remaining days. These days are based on Zurich departures.

Zurich – Montreal will see the 777 replace the A330-300 between March 26 and May 31 on 3 of the 7 flights each week. The 777 will fly the route Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday while the A330 will fly the route on the remaining days. These days are based on Zurich departures.

Zurich – San Francisco will see the 777 fly the route everyday beginning on April 17. Currently the A340 is flying the route 4 days a week, while the 777 flies on the remaining 3 days.

Zurich – Singapore will see the 777 fly the route everyday beginning March 4. Currently the A340 is flying the route 4 days a week, while the 777 flies on the remaining 3 days.

SWISS 777 Route Update For USA

LUFTHANSA Unveils OLYMPIC First Class Duck

by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 5, 2016 | Ducks, Featured, First Class, First Class Terminal, Frankfurt, Passenger Experience | 0 comments

In keeping with tradition of acknowledging special events, LUFTHANSA’s First Class Services team in Frankfurt has unveiled a limited edition duck commemorating the Summer Olympic Games in Rio.

The Duck will be available to passengers who qualify to visit the First Class Lounges or First Class Terminal in Frankfurt beginning on August 5. These passengers of course include HON Circle members and passengers with a First Class flight either on Lufthansa or if connecting from Frankfurt to a SWISS First Class flight out of Zurich.

The ducks will be available as long as supplies last…..So change your travel plans if you need to! 🙂

To see the rest of the First Class Duck Collection, please visit the Registry.