by Lufthansa Flyer | Oct 24, 2013 | Airlines |
Beginning November 1, Business Class passengers traveling on long haul flights to Africa and the USA will be introduced to Chef-inspired cuisine based on Belgian influences.
The new dining program, dubbed “Belgian Star Chefs”, will only be available on flights that depart Brussels. A new “Star Chef” and their menu will be introduced every 4 months. Each Chef that has been chosen will reflect a different aspect of Belgian gastronomy and will focus on a menu driven by locally sourced ingredients from Belgian regions.
To launch the program, Brussels will introduce a menu created by Chef Geert Van Hecke whose restaurant, De Karmeliet, has earned a 3-star award from Michelin. Chef Van Hecke will bring 30 years of experience when his menu is introduced to Brussels passengers.
The Star Chef menu options will compliment the existing onboard dining options. Passengers will still have the option to choose from 2 other standard menu options along with options based on special dietary needs (Kosher, Vegetarian, etc).
I had the opportunity to experience Brussels’ wonderful Business Class product on my trip to Europe this past weekend and will have more to share with you regarding their fantastic product and hospitality later this week after I sort out my notes and photos. Based on everything that I experienced, this new program will take an already great product and make it that much better!
by Lufthansa Flyer | Oct 23, 2013 | Airlines |
Earlier today Lufthansa announced a First Class fare sale from the USA to Europe with fares starting as low as $5029.
Lufthansa typically puts First Class Tickets on sale about 2-3 times a year — In the Spring, mid-Summer and during the Holiday Season in the Winter. For this edition the fare sale runs until November 5 and is valid for travel between December 14 and January 7. Specifically, departures can take place between December 14 and January 3 and return flights must occur between December 25 and January 7. Tickets need to be purchased 30 days in advance.
The best published fare during this sale is from Boston to Moscow for $5029 but when I went to ‘sample book’ it, the fare actually came in at $4987.
Other attractive examples (there are many more at Lufthansa.com) are:
Chicago – Prague for $5529
Miami – Venice for $6029
Denver – Copenhagen for $5979
The fare sale credits normal First Class mileage credit so for Miles & More member, that amounts to 300% of miles flown. However, other Star Alliance plans will have varying degrees of how many miles are earned, so please check your respective program for details. Also, be aware that the flights can be operated by Lufthansa, Swiss or United – so you may want to pay special attention when looking at your exact flight options!
A fare sale like this is always a great opportunity to treat yourself to one of travel’s finest experiences. Over the last few months, Lufthansa has been earned several awards for having an outstanding First Class product including SkyTrax’s 5-Star award for best First Class Lounges and 3 American Hospitality Association Awards for Best First Terminal, Best Onboard First Class Product and for their First Class Lounge in New York’s JFK.
Then there is the First Class Duck as well………perhaps the most important reason to experience Lufthansa’s First Class hospitality. 🙂
by Lufthansa Flyer | Oct 17, 2013 | Airlines |
BRUSSELS AIRLINES has announced that it will be expanding its portfolio of ‘leisure destinations’ when it begins its summer timetable on March 30, 2014.
New for 2014 will be 4 weekly flights to Corsica with service to Bastia, Ajaccio and Figari. Additionally, Greece makes it back onto the timetable for next summer after a 1 year absence with 3 flights per week between Brussels and Athens.
Brussels will also increase their service to Tel Aviv, Israel by adding 3 additional weekly flights bringing the total 11 flights per week for the summer timetable.
2013 destinations including Catania and Palermo in Sicily along with Naples, Florence, Faro, Marrakech, Agadir and Porto will also be included in the 2014 timetable.
I expect more announcements in the coming weeks as most airlines start to think about Summer 2014.
