by Lufthansa Flyer | Jun 26, 2015 | 747-8i, Featured, Lufthansa, Route Announcements |
Earlier this week, Lufthansa announced an update to its timetable that reduces both service and capacity on flights between Dusseldorf and the US.
The biggest change is the conversion of Dusseldorf – Chicago to a seasonal route. Going forward, the route will only be flown during the summer and will be suspended between October 25, 2015 and March 26, 2016.
Additionally, a capacity change has been made between Dusseldorf and Newark (EWR). Beginning October 25, the route will be flown by an A330-300 aircraft, replacing the A340-300 that currently flies the route.
I suspect more adjustments like this to be coming in the near future as Lufthansa tweaks its Winter 2015/16 timetable and aircraft assignments.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jun 24, 2015 | Featured, Frankfurt, Plane Spotting |
Normally if I don’t like something, I don’t make it too public since my filters and expectations may be different from others and I don’t want to the taint their perspectives simply because of my opinion. However there are times when an exception is warranted and this is one of them.
Frankfurt’s observation deck had been closed for months for a renovation and had finally opened in May. Since I haven’t been there since the supposed renovation, I was looking forward to seeing the new look of the place.
‘Disappointment’ would be an understatement.
Virtually nothing has changed.
Yes, the check-in area received a minor facelift and a few more light bulbs but the observation area at this point is worse off than it was before. The deck, approximately 200-300 yards wide has about 2/3rds of the platformed fenced off with no access. The only part that has access is an area that blocks the view of the aircraft parked at gates in T2. The only work that they seemed to have accomplished in the last 6 months or so is to install a teak flooring that is already starting to splinter and weather.
I wasn’t expecting a First Class Terminal calibre experience, but I was hoping that it would be as it was before and not worse with the inability to move around the entire deck. The areas that are fenced off have shown no signs of work so I don’t understand the blockades. Those areas are also falling victim to Mother nature as weeds are allowed to grow out of control.
Absolutely no progress after months of renovation…..except for Mother Nature’s reclamation project. The best part of the deck is closed.
I did find a potential reason to the slow pace of the project. Today, as I was hunting down the last 7 LH aircraft that I need to complete my project of spotting the entire fleet (I found 1), I observed a crew show up for 15 minutes, played with their drill and put a few bolts into a chair and left. I was there for 5 hours, never saw them again.
Not sure why you would use Teak in an area that is abused by the elements. There was nothing wrong with the concrete slabs. Notice not even a seat to sit on, they too were behind the fences and unusable.
The other side of the deck fenced off as well, with no signs of progress….except for the new Garbage Can.
As I vent, I remind myself that they have the project split into 2 phases and they claim it will be finished next year. I don’t know why it takes so long to refresh a 300 yd long slab of concrete. So far all thats there is the teak flooring that is going bad, and a few garbage cans and it took 4 months to get to this point.
I hope that Berlin Brandenburg was not used as a template when it came to planning this project……
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jun 23, 2015 | Featured, First Class, First Class Terminal, Frankfurt, Lufthansa, Munich |
The Porsche deal for First Class passengers is back! This time Munich is included!
If you are traveling on a Lufthansa or Swiss First Class ticket and have a 4+ hour layover, you can arrange to rent a Porsche 911 or Panamera for 3 hours and take a tour of Munich and her surrounds or try your hand at the Autobahn in and around Frankfurt and see if you can keep up with traffic.
To book the car, all you need to do is let the First Class Lounge or Terminal assistant who meets you know that you want to rent the Porsche and they will make arrangements. You can also make the reservation yourself ahead of time. Booking it yourself in advance is advisable since it increases the odds that a vehicle will be available.
As part of the program, Porsche has created several itinerary options for you to choose from to maximize your experience.
The rate for a 3 hour rental is €99 which covers 150km (93 miles), fuel and insurance. If you go over the allotted mileage, you’ll be charged € .99 per additional km. You can also rent the car for the day for only €303.00 which will also give you 200km to use during that time.
To learn more about the program or to book your ride, visit the Lufthansa ‘Porsche Rental’ webpage.
