by Lufthansa Flyer | Jun 26, 2014 | Featured, Lufthansa, Premium Economy |
Lufthansa has updated their roll out of Premium Economy seats among the long haul fleet. Below is a breakdown of aircraft and routes as well as the debut dates for Premium Economy seating as of June 25, 2014:
747-8i (32 Premium Economy Seats)
Beginning December 1:
Frankfurt – Tokyo (HND)
Beginning December 10:
Frankfurt – Beijing
Frankfurt – Buenos Aires (through March 28, 2015)
Frankfurt – Chicago
Frankfurt – Hong Kong
Frankfurt – Los Angeles
Frankfurt – Mexico City
Frankfurt – Mumbai
Frankfurt – Sao Paulo
Frankfurt – Seoul
Frankfurt – Washington (IAD) only on flights LH 418 and 419.
Beginning April 22, 2015:
Frankfurt – Delhi
A340 (28 Premium Economy Seats)
Beginning January 28, 2015:
Munich – Hong Kong
Munich – Shanghai
Munich – Tokyo (HND)
A380 (52 Premium Economy Seats)
Beginning March 29, 2015:
Frankfurt – Beijing
Beginning April 22, 2015:
Frankfurt – Houston
Frankfurt – Johannesburg
Frankfurt – Miami
Frankfurt – New York (JFK) only on flights LH400 and LH401
Frankfurt – San Francisco
Frankfurt – Shanghai
Frankfurt – Singapore
The rollout of Premium Economy continues to be a fluid situation so I would expect that we’ll see more updates and tweaks to the plan, especially since we are 6 months away from it’s debut.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jun 24, 2014 | Fare Sale, Featured, First Class, Lufthansa |
LUFTHANSA is running a First Class fare sale between the USA and Europe with fares as low as $5200.
As is typical for any fare sale, prices from the East Coast are lower than if originating from the West Coast. From example, Boston to Brussels is only $5239 while other East Coast origins range between $5500 and $6000. From the West Coast fares begin from $6500 (San Francisco-Madrid) and work their way up to $6800 (Los Angeles – Naples).
The fare sale runs until August 2. Departures need to take place between July 22 and August 30 and return travel must take place between July 23 and November 30. Tickets need to be purchased at least 28 days in advance.
One word of caution, be aware of the carriers operating your flights. This fare structure is set up so that flights can be operated by United, Austrian, Air Canada, SWISS, Brussels and Lufthansa.
If you are going to pay $6000 to cross the Atlantic in first class, PLEASE make sure that your flight is operated by LUFTHANSA or SWISS for the transatlantic portion.
Crossing the Atlantic with one of the other carriers will preclude you from many First Class perks afforded to LH and LX First Class passengers, including the use of First Class Lounges in New York, Germany, Switzerland and the First Class Terminal in Frankfurt. Remember, part of the value of these fares is having access to fantastic on-the-ground amenities!
If you need any more info or advice as to how to build a perfect First Class trip, please let me know and I’ll help you make the most of it! 🙂
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jun 24, 2014 | Featured, Lufthansa |
Lufthansa has quietly brought the 747-8i to New York’s JFK.
Beginning July 15, Lufthansa will operate the 747-8i on flight 404 from Frankfurt and flight 405 from JFK. From the look of LH’s most recent timetable, the 747-8i will fly daily to JFK through October 24.
Previously, LH had indicated that it had no plans to bring the 747-8i to NYC and would rather have operated the A380 on a year-round basis between New York and Frankfurt. Apparently plans have changed and we passengers stand to benefit!
H/T: Flyertalk’s Oliver2002
