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LUFTHANSA Revises First Class Removal Timeline For Munich

by Lufthansa Flyer | May 3, 2016 | Featured, First Class, Lufthansa, Munich, Passenger Experience | 1 comment

A few days ago, I posted info regarding the removal of the First Class cabin from several A330s that are based in Munich which obviously will affect several routes. Since that release from Lufthansa, they’ve provided a further update that at least temporarily brings back the F cabin on certain routes. In speaking with LH’s Network/Scheduling Planning area today, it appears that they are in the midst of finalizing the timeline and we should expect additional updates as LH schedules their aircraft for retrofit over Winter 2016/17. For now, here is the latest info that has been loaded into their reservation system.

Munich – Boston is still scheduled to have F removed on January 3.

Munich – Charlotte has been reopened for F beyond December 1

Munich – Chicago has been reopened for F beyond January 3

Munich – Delhi removal of F has been pushed out to January 16

Munich – Miami has been reopened for F beyond February 4

Munich – Montreal has been reopened for F beyond December 1

Munich – Mumbai has been reopened for F beyond December 1

Munich – New York (JFK) has been reopened for F beyond February 2

Munich – Tehran has been reopened for F beyond December 1

Munich – Washington DC has been reopened for F beyond February 2

Regardless of the dates listed above, the plan calls for complete removal of F on these routes no later than the end of March 2017, in time for the 2017 Summer timetable.

Keep in mind, this is not a finalize schedule. A lot will depend on how quickly LH schedules their aircraft to go into maintenance for the cabin changes. Historically, delays typically take place so I expect that LH will keep providing regular updates, especially as we approach the 3rd Quarter.

Oh, and speaking of Munich, they’re leading Atletico 1-0 in today’s UEFA Semi-Final match thus far……..

H/T: AirlineRoute.net for the GDS data

LUFTHANSA Removes First Class Service To The Following Cities…….

by Lufthansa Flyer | May 1, 2016 | Featured, First Class, Lufthansa, Munich, On Board Experience | 0 comments

A few days ago Lufthansa began adjusting their Winter 16/17 timetable and most noticeable was the removal of First Class service to several cities that are served from Munich. This comes as no surprise as LH has begun the process of converting some of their long-haul fleet from 4-cabin aircraft to 3-cabin aircraft (Biz / Prem Eco / Eco). The first to be affected is the Airbus A330 & A340 fleet based in Munich.

The list below shows the city pair and the date that First Class bookings will no longer be available for the route.

Munich – Boston: January 3

Munich – Charlotte: December 1

Munich – Chicago: January 3

Munich – Delhi: September 21

Munich – Denver: March 26

Munich – Miami: February 4

Munich – Montreal: December 1

Munich – Mumbai: December 1

Munich – New York (JFK): February 2

Munich – Riyadh: March 26

Munich – Tehran: December 1

Munich – Toronto: March 26

Munich – Vancouver: March 26

Munich – Washington DC: February 2

Those First Class Ducks just got a little bit more valuable…. 😉

Better Late Than Never: The Lufthansa First Class Easter Ducks

by Lufthansa Flyer | Apr 9, 2016 | Ducks, Featured, First Class, First Class Terminal, Lufthansa | 0 comments

In a grievous oversight by yours truly, I forgot to post the images of the rubber ducks that Lufthansa featured for Easter 2016. Most of you have probably already seen these little critters, but just in case here they are:

The 2016 First Class Easter Ducks

For those of you keeping score at home, there is one that is missing in the photo above.

In addition the 3 above, there is another one that comes with a red ‘Eggshell’ cap. Thanks to FlyerTalk’s/VFT’s ClaudiSTR for helping complete the gallery!