by Lufthansa Flyer | Sep 6, 2016 | Featured, First Class, Swiss |
SWISS is offering deeply discounted First Class fares for those traveling from the UK to the United States. There are a few windows on the calendar that offer the low prices.
The ‘less-better’ deal runs from mid-September through mid-November where fares to the East Coast or Chicago run at approximately $3500. The West Coast fares are priced around $4500. Not bad considering what the fares usually cost.
BUT…
The better deal is for travel from London to the USA is available in 2 blocks: The last 2 weeks of November (Nov 21-29 offer the best deals) , and last 2 weeks of December (December 17 – January 2). During those blocks of time, the East Coast can be reached for only $3037.00, while the West Coast during the same time frame can be reached for $3500-$3700.
The low fares also pop up from February through mid April for the same prices so there is a lot of flexibility when it comes to booking options.
The fare sale ends on September 21……
H/T: SkyTravelAgent
by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 28, 2016 | A330, Featured, First Class, Fleet Update, Munich |
When Lufthansa’s ‘D-AIKJ’ comes out of scheduled maintenance in September, it will be the first A330 to be in service that will not have a First Class cabin. The Munich-based aircraft will only have Business, Premium Economy, and Economy class cabins.
Based on initial plans, the aircraft will only fly between Munich and Delhi beginning on September 23 and will remain on the route until her retirement, though I suspect that commitment can change. A-AIKJ entered service in 2005, so there are few good years left to her.
As more A330 aircraft go through their maintenance schedules, expect more to have their First Class cabin removed.
Captured here as she departed Dubai, D-AIKJ will be Lufthansa’s first A330 without First Class seating.
H/T: MUCForum.de / Oliver2002
by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 5, 2016 | Ducks, Featured, First Class, First Class Terminal, Frankfurt, Passenger Experience |
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.
The 2016 Summer Olympic Duck
