by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized |
In reports out of Frankfurt, speculation is starting to build around yet another delay in the opening of Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport.
According to an article published on Reuters.com, Stakeholders in the facility are suggesting that the March 17, 2013 opening date is in jeopardy. Previously, the Airport was set to open in October 2011 but was postponed only a few weeks before the opening date due to issues with the Fire Suppression System.
A meeting of the Supervisory Board is scheduled to take place on Thursday, but according to the Reuters article, no new dates are expected to be announced. If there is anything substantial that comes of the meeting, I’ll post a follow up story.
Brandeburg Airport is due to replace Berlin’s Tegel and Schoenefeld airports once it is finally open.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Lufthansa’s Worldshop has just launched a quick and easy Sweepstakes that will award 4 winners prizes that are inspired by Lufthansa’s 747-8i. This screen shot from Worldshop says it all:
To enter the contest, PLEASE USE THIS LINK to be taken to the entry page. The contest ends on August 31, 2012.
After reviewing the terms/conditions it seems to me that everyone is eligible for this promotion, but that’s just my interpretation.
Good Luck!!
by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 13, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Though a gloomy and rainy day in GRR, a bright spot soon appeared when I came home and found a Rimowa box waiting for me by our front door. I had ordered myself a present and knew it was coming, but did not realize that it would just be a few days from order to arrival.
In the box was something that I had wanted since I first saw it on Lufthansa’s Worldshop website a couple of months ago.
As part of the celebration surrounding Lufthansa’s new Boeing 747-8i, Rimowa introduced a new line of luggage to mark the occasion. They took their popular SILVER INTEGRAL line and enhanced it with some subtle color and trim influences from the 747-8i’s First Class cabin to create a unique line of commemorative 747-8i luggage only available through Worldshop stores in Frankfurt and Munich as well as the Worldshop.eu website.
In this “case” I had ordered the Cabin Trolley to replace my existing Rimowa Bolero which has been with me for a few years and is still in great shape. The Bolero is made from nearly indestructable polycarbonate, and I had always wanted an aluminum Rimowa, so this worked out perfectly!
It felt a bit like Christmas in August as I unpacked the case. Once out of the box, it looked even better than it did in any photo that I had seen of it.
With several long haul trips coming up including Singapore, Hong Kong, Slovakia and two to Germany, I can’t wait to put the new case through it’s paces!
Clean and modern lines as you would expect from Rimowa
Telescoping handle has dozens of adjustable positions
Sturdy TSA locks along with leather handle and tasteful trim
Interior is beautifully trimmed and comes with inserts for clothing to prevent wrinkling
The case without the insert
Considering the size, there is a fair amount of capacity
Great curb appeal
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