by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 1, 2015 | Brussels, Featured, On Board Experience, Passenger Experience |
To enhance the travel experience for a family traveling together, BRUSSELS has introduced new enhancement to making things easier.
Dubbed B.Family, the program involves airfare discounts for children, increased luggage allowance, and a few other minor perks:
For children under 12 years of age, they receive a 20% discount off of their fare. Children under the age of 2, receive a 90 percent discount.
Parents are allowed one additional carry-on item as well as being able to bring a toy, pillow, etc. aboard for each child.
Families are guaranteed that they will be seated together.
Families will receive parking discounts at Brussels Airport.
The program is available to any family traveling with at least one child 12 years old or younger.
The concept, including fare discounts, is available on any flight in the ‘SN’ network regardless of the fare class that is purchased and comes at no additional cost.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jul 28, 2015 | Featured, History, Lufthansa, On Board Experience |
On July 28, 1965 while aboard flight 408 between Frankfurt and New York, a mother entered labor and delivered a baby (what else would it be, right?), marking the first time in Lufthansa’s history that a baby would enter the world during an LH flight.
According to the archives, no doctors were aboard and the flight crew helped the Mother and Baby rest comfortably after the somewhat unexpected event. Doctors aboard another LH flight traveling from Munich to New York radioed over to assist the flight crew during the delivery.
According to Lufthansa, 10 babies have been born on board, with the last birth taking place on July 5, 2010 during a flight from Mumbai to Frankfurt.
Now you know…..
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jul 28, 2015 | Economy Class, Featured, Lufthansa, On Board Experience, Passenger Experience, Travel |
In case you missed my previous post eluding to the new fare structure rolling out for Lufthansa passengers traveling within Europe, it has now been put in force.
Beginning July 28 (Europe Central Time), Lufthansa passengers who book flights taking place in Europe on October 1 or later will have a simplified 3-tiered fare menu: Light, Classic, and Flex.
At the end of this post, you’ll find 2 charts provided by Lufthansa that help put these new fares into perspective with benefits, costs, etc.
A brief description of each fare level:
LIGHT:
1 piece of carry-on luggage up t0 8 kilograms / 17 pounds.
Fares will be non-refundable and non-changeable.
For additional fees you can select your seat prior to check-in, check a bag (up to 50 kilograms / 23 pounds) or book seats with extra leg room such as bulkhead and exit row seating.
Eligible for Award and Status miles.
CLASSIC:
1 piece of luggage up to 23 kilograms / 50 pounds.
1 carry-on up to 8 kilograms / 17 pounds.
Free seat selection at the time of booking.
For additional fees you will be able to check additional baggage or select seats with extra leg room such as bulkhead or exit row seating.
Fares can be rebooked for a fee, but are non-refundable.
Eligible for Award and Status miles.
FLEX:
1 piece of luggage up to 23 kilograms / 50 pounds.
1 carry on up to 8 kilograms 17 / pounds.
Free seat selection at the time of booking.
For additional fees you will be able to check additional luggage or select seats with extra leg room such as bulkhead or exit row seating.
Fares can be rebooked for free and refundable for a fee.
Eligible for Award and Status miles.
50% Award Mile Bonus.
Regardless of which fare class is booked, Miles and More members will retain their status benefits so access to lounges, priority boarding, priority security etc. will not be affected. Star Alliance Gold members also will be able to use their benefits as well, including access to Senator lounges, priority check-in, etc. However, regardless of status level, passengers will be required to pay for a seat if they wish to choose a seat at booking under a ‘Light Fare’ and will need to pay if checking a bag.
Additionally, onboard catering will not be impacted by which fare class you select. All passengers in Economy will receive the same level of beverage and meal service.
The following charts should clarify any questions that you may have, including additional costs that are involved:
