by Lufthansa Flyer | Sep 9, 2016 | FAA, Featured, Passenger Experience, Samsung |
The FAA issued a directive to airlines late Thursday evening warning them to not allow passengers to turn on, use, or charge Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 phones while aboard an aircraft. Apparently the phones are prone to spontaneous combustion due to a flaw in their Lithium batteries.
The directive also instructed airlines to advise passengers to not put these phones in their checked luggage due to the fire risk.
The Galaxy Note 7 was released in August and due to several instances where they’ve caught fire and destroyed property, Samsung has already issued a recall to address the issue.
So, try not to burn down your flight! 🙂
by Lufthansa Flyer | Sep 3, 2016 | Featured, Lufthansa, Passenger Experience |
Lufthansa has officially joined the TSA’s ‘Pre-Check’ Program which allows for passengers to enjoy expedited screening at airports in the USA.
For Lufthansa passengers, it becomes especially valuable at their USA gateways since they can bypass the usually longer security lines that non Pre-Check passengers have to endure when traveling. For those of you not familiar with the program, Pre-Check enrollees are allowed to keep their shoes on while going through screening as well as being able to keep the contents of their bags in place. Cameras, computers, liquids, etc. do not have to be screened separately. Non US citizens can take advantage of Pre-Check as well, contingent on approval of US Customs via the Global Entry program.
To find out more about ‘Pre-Check’ and to apply, visit the Pre-Check website. The cost of the program for passengers is $85.00. If you are already in enrolled in Pre-Check, all you will have to do is enter your ‘Known Traveller Number’ during the booking process and you will be Pre-Check eligible when traveling. Keep in mind however, even if you are enrolled in Pre-Check, the TSA reserves the right to randomly have members go through additional screening.
In the past, LH had been resistant to join the Pre-Check program due to the substantial expense that is incurred as a result of updating computer systems to be compatible with the Pre-Check program. Glad to see that they changed their mind….
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
