by Lufthansa Flyer | Dec 24, 2014 | Featured, Lufthansa, Route Announcements, Star Alliance |
AIR CANADA:
Calgary – Nanaimo effective May 1 will BEGIN 1x/day service.
Calgary – Terrace effective June 1 will BEGIN 1x/day service.
Toronto – Austin effective May 18 will BEGIN 1x/day service.
Vancouver – Comox effective May 1 will BEGIN 2x/day service.
AIR CHINA:
Beijing – Los Angeles effective May 2 will increase from 14x/week to 18x/week.
Beijing – Los Angeles effective July 1 will increase from 18x/week to 21x/week.
Beijing – Paris effective June 1 will increase from 1x/day to 2x/day.
ANA:
Tokyo (NRT) – Bangkok effective August 1 will increase from 1x/day to 2x/day.
Tokyo (NRT) – Houston effective June 12 will BEGIN 1x/day service.
Tokyo (NRT) – Singapore effective June 11 will increase from 1x/day to 2x/day.
ASIANA:
Seoul – Wuxi effective December 16 will BEGIN 2x/week service.
LUFTHANSA:
Frankfurt – Doha – Bahrain effective March 29 will change to Frankfurt – Riyadh – Bahrain.
Frankfurt – Cancun effective December 8, 2015 will BEGIN 2x/week service (Click here for more details).
Frankfurt – Male effective December 9, 2015 will BEGIN 2x/week service (Click here for more details).
Frankfurt – Mauritius effective December 10 will BEGIN 2x/week service (Click here for more details).
Frankfurt – Abu Dhabi – Muscat effective March 29 will change to Frankfurt – Doha – Muscat.
Munich – Perugia effective March 29 will BEGIN 2x/week service.
SHENZHEN:
Quanzhou – Taipei effective January 26 will BEGIN 2x/week service.
SOUTH AFRICAN:
Johannesburg – Abu Dhabi effective March 29 will BEGIN 1x/day service.
TURKISH:
Istanbul – Bangkok effective June 21 will increase from 11x/week to 14x/week.
Istanbul – Birmingham effective March 29 will increase from 10x/week to 12x/week.
Istanbul – Dublin effective March 29 will increase from 12x/week to 14x/week.
Istanbul – Edinburgh effective March 29 will increase from 7x/week to 9x/week.
Istanbul – Frankfurt effective June 16 will increase from 33x/week to 35x/week.
Istanbul – Hanover effective July 1 will increase from 17x/week to 24x/week.
Istanbul – Malta effective March 29 will increase from 7x/week to 10x/week.
Istanbul – Manila effective March 30 will BEGIN 3x/week service.
Istanbul – Marseille effective June 22 will increase from 7x/week to 10x/week.
Istanbul – Munich effective July 10 will increase from 28x/week to 29x/week.
Istanbul – Nice effective March 29 will increase from 12x/week to 14x/week.
Istanbul – Porto effective April 30 will BEGIN 4x/week service.
Istanbul – Prague effective April 28 will increase from 14x/week to 19x/week.
Istanbul – Prague effective May 25 will increase from 19x/week to 21x/week.
Istanbul – Vienna effective June 13 will increase from 28x/week to 30x/week.
Istanbul (SAW) – Amsterdam effective July 2 will increase from 7x/week to 10x/week.
Istanbul (SAW) – Barcelona effective May 25 will BEGIN 1x/day service.
Istanbul (SAW) – Berlin Tegel effective March 29 will increase from 4x/week to 7x/week.
Istanbul (SAW) – Berlin Tegel effective July 3 will increase from 7x/week to 11x/week.
Istanbul (SAW) – Brussels effective March 29 will increase from 4x/week to 7x/week.
Istanbul (SAW) – Cologne effective June 26 will BEGIN 4x/week service.
Istanbul (SAW) – Dusseldorf effective April 27 will increase from 1x/day to 2x/day.
Istanbul (SAW) – Frankfurt effective April 27 will increase from 1x/day to 2x/day.
Istanbul (SAW) – Munich effective July 3 will increase from 1x/day to 2x/day.
Istanbul (SAW) – Paris effective March 29 will increase from 7x/week to 10x/week.
Istanbul (SAW) – Paris effective May 25 will increase from 10x/week to 14x/week.
Istanbul (SAW) – Rome effective April 27 will BEGIN 1x/day service.
Istanbul (SAW) – Stuttgart effective April 27 will BEGIN 4x/week service.
Istanbul (SAW) – Stuttgart effective May 26 will increase from 4x/week to 1x/DAY.
UNITED:
Chicago – Rome effective June 4 will BEGIN 1x/day service.
Cleveland – Dallas (DFW) effective March 5 is CANCELED.
Cleveland – Ft. Lauderdale effective April 7 is CANCELED.
Cleveland – Ft. Myers effective April 7 is CANCELED.
Cleveland – Tampa effective April 7 is CANCELED.
San Francisco – Chengdu effective June 4 will increase from 3x/week to 1x/DAY.
San Francisco – Crescent City effective April 7 is CANCELED.
San Francisco – Shanghai effective May 6 will increase from 1x/day to 2x/day.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Dec 24, 2014 | Featured, Lufthansa, Premium Economy, Route Announcements |
A few days ago, Lufthansa provided their latest update concerning the introduction of the Premium Economy cabin aboard their long haul fleet. Originally, routes being flown by A330-300 aircraft were set to fully debut Premium Economy by October 25, 2015 but that rollout has now been delayed to December 1, 2015. This includes all A330 aircraft that operate out of Frankfurt and Munich.
Here is the list of routes that are affected by this update:
Frankfurt – Abuja – Port Harcourt
Frankfurt – Accra- Malabo
Frankfurt – Almaty
Frankfurt – Caracas
Frankfurt – Bahrain
Frankfurt – Kuwait City – Dammam
Frankfurt – Lagos
Frankfurt – Muscat
Frankfurt – Riyadh
Munich – Boston
Munich – Charlotte
Munich – Chicago
Munich – Delhi
Munich – Dubai
Munich – Miami
Munich – Montreal
Munich – Mumbai
Munich – New York (JFK)
Munich – Riyadh
Munich – Washington DC
by Lufthansa Flyer | Dec 23, 2014 | Featured, Photography, Product Review |
After getting my hands on the Sigma 150-600mm lens, I came to the realization that I would need a way to store and transport both camera and lens safely when I travel. The standard Sigma soft-sided cases is OK if you have plenty of room in your luggage since it is quite bulky, but if you’re like me and try to travel only with carry ons, a different solution is needed.
After a few days of ‘Google-ing’ around, I came across a solution from thinkTANK that would turn out to be exactly what I needed. Up until that point, I was not familiar with the brand and their product line so there was a bit of skepticism when deciding to trust their products to protect thousands of dollars of photo gear.
I reached out to the company explaining what I was looking for and after a few quick email exchanges we agreed that they had a solution that would meet my needs which required a case that can store the 150-600mm lens while it is attached to the camera.
As part of our conversations, they offered to provide a complimentary case so that I could test their case in real-world situations while using it with the newly introduced Sigma lens. Apparently, very few have shipped let alone tried and tested so my intel may actually be helpful!
As part of all this, they also provided a promo code that is unique to LufthansaFlyer.com so that readers who order anything from thinkTANK will automatically receive free gear when they spend $50.00 or more through thinkTANKphoto.com. They offer a wide array of storage and travel solutions for photographers and those traveling with electronics. They offer unique solutions that I haven’t seen before…..
Anyway, back to the Case.
Based on the need to carry a Super-telephoto lens that is a bit over 12 inches long while attached to the camera, it was determined that the Digital Holster 50 would be the ideal solution. This case allowed my camera (Nikon D800) to be attached to the lens and stored comfortably in the case. The case is also large enough to fit a camera that has an extended battery grip attached as is the case with my camera.
A few other features of the case includes the ability for the case to be expanded thanks to zippered extension that is built into the case. When the extension is retracted, the case measures 12 inches in length, unzipping the extension gives you 3 inches of additional room for a longer lens. With the D800 and 150/600, the combo fit perfectly as if designed specifically for them. The only issue with this combo is the fact that the lens comes with a very large aluminum ‘hood’ that will not fit into the case. I simply clipped it to the outside of the case. Not a big deal.
Also, there are several pockets in and around the case as well as an integrated rain-cover. The rain cover can be taken out of its storage pocket and they pocket can be used for a small lens. In my case, it was the perfect place to keep my 50mm/1.4 lens when not in use. One minor shortcoming of the case is that there is plenty of unused real-estate on the case that could be used for additional pockets for filters, lens cleaning supplies etc.
The case is well padded and includes a a removable divider that can be used to separate pieces of equipment. The build quality is outstanding with high quality nylon material, and zippers. Additionally, there is a smartly designed velcro belt loop that makes it easy to attach to your waist should the need arise. There are also other components that thinkTANK offers that can be used with this cases such as harnesses and the like.
Should you like to learn more about their products, you can visit their line up at thinkTANKphoto.com. If you use the promo code AP-970 (unique to LufthansaFlyer.com) you’ll get free gear if your order is over $50.00. To qualify for the promo code, you’ll need to order directly from thinkTANKphoto.
Related Post: Sigma 150-600mm First Impressions and Review.
Fully closed, the case measures 12 inches in width. It is tapered to accomodate camera and lens. The portion that shelters the camera measures 8 x 8 inches and is approximate 5 inches deep before the taper of the case begins.
This pocket stores the rain cover (removed). It can hold a small lense if you remove the rain cover.
Well padded interior with a padded fold-out flap to protect the top of your camera.
An integrated velcro Belt Strap makes is easy to attach to your waist. The velco is extremely strong and had no problem holding my camera and lens attached to my waist.
The bottom of the case has an integrated zippered extension that adds 3 inches of length to the case. Very handy when it comes to fitting longer lenses!
