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BRUSSELS Airlines Introduces New Lounge Experience in Brussels

by Lufthansa Flyer | Oct 23, 2014 | Brussels, Featured, Lounges | 2 comments

BRUSSELS Airlines has opened a brand new Lounge at Brussels Airports today which creates an entirely new and fresh experience for the airline’s loyal travelers (Star Alliance Gold members included!).

Referred to as “The Loft”, the new lounge offers passengers 13,500 square feet of space and is broken up into 8 different hubs, each with a different theme or purpose. “The Loft” is nearly 4 times the size of its predecessor which should alleviate overcrowding concerns. The lounge provides travelers with access to private bathrooms complete with showers as well as what ‘SN’ refers to as ‘NapBoxes’ for passengers looking to close there eyes for a few hours in between flights.

The lounge is designed to host up to 300 guests at one time and provides a few amenities that are fairly unique. One of the more attractive amenities is the ability for lounge guests to borrow one of the lounge’s Surface Pro 3 tablets during their visit. The tablet comes with a “Lounge Assistant” app that allows users to check flight status and book the use of a shower or ‘napbox’. The app also provides video-on-demand through YELO. If technology is not your strong suit, Brussels has provided their lounge staff with specialized ‘Butler Training’ to further assist you during your stay.

The following photos should provide a good first look at the lounge and some of the amenities that you’ll find (all photos courtesy of BRUSSELS Airlines):

a white reception desk with a model airplane on top

A bright and airy reception area greets guests

Dedicated Business Center

a restaurant with people standing around it

Large and wide open dining area.

a bed with a black wall and a black column

An example of a ‘NapBox’

Private shower facility

Guests receive complimentary use of Surface Pro 3 Tablets.

LUFTHANSA GROUP Extends Cancellations Of Israel-Bound Flights

by Lufthansa Flyer | Jul 23, 2014 | Airports, Austrian, Brussels, Featured, germanwings, Lufthansa | 0 comments

LUFTHANSA GROUP has announced that flights operating to and from Israel are canceled through at least June 24. This extends the ban another 24 hours from their previous announcement yesterday.

The reason for the cancellation is out of an abundance of caution after rockets landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport yesterday. In light of the recent shoot down of the Malaysian 777 over the Ukraine, this does seem to be an appropriate response.

This affects 20 flights operated by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, germanwings and Brussels. If your itinerary is affected, please use this link to find contact information for Lufthansa in your country.

LUFTHANSA GROUP Cancels All Flights To Israel

by Lufthansa Flyer | Jul 22, 2014 | Airlines, Airports, Austrian, Brussels, Featured, germanwings, Lufthansa | 0 comments

In light of recent events today at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, LUFTHANSA GROUP has cancelled ALL FLIGHTS scheduled to and from Israel for the next 36 hours.

This involves flights operated by AUSTRIAN, SWISS, LUFTHANSA and GERMANWINGS.

According to what I’ve read there have been several rockets that have landed near the airport which has prompted this appropriate response.

In addition, the FAA has also required US airlines to cease operations to Israel for AT LEAST 24 hours.

If your Lufthansa travels are affected by this, please use this link to contact your nearest customer service center so that you can be reaccommodated.