by Lufthansa Flyer | Jan 30, 2016 | Featured, First Class, Swiss |
As part of a very active week in Zurich, SWISS not only welcomed home their first 777 (more on that this weekend), they also opened the doors to 3 new lounges in Concourse ‘E’. The new additions include First, Senator, and Business Class Lounges. I’ll cover each lounge separately since there are a lot of photos that show them off. A big thanks to Ralf (RCS on VielFliegerTreff.com) for sharing the photos that he took during his visit. In fact, if you visit that link, you’ll see more photos that Ralf had uploaded to the thread covering the new lounges.
From the looks of it, SWISS hit a home run with the First Class lounge. Some of the highlights include 2 dedicated ‘Hotel Rooms’ and a wine collection of over 1,000 bottles. The lounge also offers an impressive outdoor terrace that can be enjoyed when weather allows. A dedicated a-la-carte dining room completes the fantastic presentation.
The lounge is approximate 8,000 square feet and can comfortably accommodate 80 guests. Of course you need to be flying in First Class on a Lufthansa Group operated flight or ‘simply’ be a HON Circle member or a lucky guest of one.
Enjoy the photos, this will not be an easy lounge to get into! 🙂
First Class Lounge Welcome Desk
Dedicated dining area with complete a-la-carte service.
This could become a favorite hotel room for an avgeek……
The bath found inside the ‘Hotel Rooms’
Conference area for those who feel they need to work during their travels….
The outdoor terrace promises to a hit with visitors…..
Even the restroom offers great views of the ZRH tarmac…..
The 1,000 bottle wine collection should satisfy almost everyone….
One of the several public seating areas
by Lufthansa Flyer | Dec 11, 2015 | Ducks, First Class, First Class Terminal, Lufthansa |
Beginning this morning (December 11), First Class passengers and HON Circle members will be able to get their hands on a new-style Lufthansa First Class Christmas duck when they visit the First Class Terminal (FCT) or First Class Lounges (FCL) in Frankfurt.
These special seasonal ducks are available only while supplies last so if your itinerary allows for it, I would seek out this little guy before he’s gone!
The 2016 First Class Duck
As long as you are departing FRA in First Class on Lufthansa, or taking a flight connecting you to an LH or SWISS First Class flight on the same day you can visit the FCT. If you are arriving in Frankfurt in First Class on LH, you may have the opportunity to go to a First Class Lounge, but that will depend specifically on your arriving flight and whether or not you disembark near an FCL in Terminal 1. HON Circle members of course may access the FCT or FCL regardless of class of travel as long as they are on an LH Group operated flight that day.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Oct 16, 2015 | Business Class, Featured, First Class, Swiss |
SWISS has launched a rare Premium Fare sale for travel in First or Business Class to most of SWISS’ destinations worldwide.
Travel must originate in Zurich, however for only $4000 you can fly LX’s outstanding First Class product from Zurich to Montreal for $4000, $3700 to Muscat or Dubai or to Sao Paulo for $6300!
Business Class fares begin at $2000 for travel between Zurich and Beijing or Bangkok and go up towards $3000 for travel to Johannesburg.
As I mentioned, the fare sale seems to cover the entire SWISS network and great prices exist for each destination. With a little bit of planning, its not to difficult to position yourself in Zurich to take advantage of the deals.
The details (applies to both First and Business Class fares):
The fare sale will last for only 48 hours. It ends at midnight (local ZRH time) on October 18.
The fares are valid for travel worldwide (except to North America) between November 1, 2015 and June 19, 2016.
Valid travel dates to North America run between November 1, 2015 and and March 11, 2016.
In addition, there is no advanced booking period for non-North American destinations. For travel to North America there is a 30-day advance purchase requirement. Also for North America a 5 day minimum stay is required. Non-North American destinations require only a Saturday or Sunday night stay.
Its been quite a week for fare sales. This particular one comes on the heels of LUFTHANSA’s $2000 Business Class deal between the USA and London. All of a sudden we’re given a ton of options to enjoy some of the best seats in the air!
