by Lufthansa Flyer | Sep 2, 2015 | Featured, Lufthansa, Strike |
Sorry Yogi Berra, but your insight is appropriate….
Just a few weeks ago, everyone was optimistic and singing Kumbaya at the prospects that a deal between Lufthansa and their pilot’s union was going to happen soon.
Unfortunately all of that premature optimism has been shattered and the Union has vowed that it can and will go on strike literally at ‘ANY TIME’.
Negotiations between the 2 sides broke down last night after agreements could not be reached on cost cuts and relocating of pilot jobs to other Lufthansa Group airlines that are not subject to the same (or any) labor agreements.
If your travels involve LH in the coming days and weeks, please pay close attention. These strikes typically come with only 24 hour notice. However, LH has done a reasonably good job in making it easy to rebook your tickets on flights with other carriers.
Stay tuned…. 🙁
by Lufthansa Flyer | Sep 2, 2015 | Featured, Uncategorized |
As part of their Oktoberfest celebration each year, Lufthansa enlists their special ‘Trachten Team’ to bring the Holiday aboard certain flights during September. The theme around this year’s costumes will be based on the styles worn in the 1950s to acknowledge Lufthansa’s 60th Anniversary.
For 2015, Lufthansa has announced the follow flights are scheduled to be operated with these special crews:
North America:
Munich – Charlotte on September 16
Munich – Vancouver on September 21
Middle East:
Munich – Dubai September 29
These were the initial dates announced by LH. I’m not sure if there will be additional destinations added to this schedule. Additionally, First Class passengers on all outbound flights from Munich will have a special Oktoberfest Menu during the ‘season.
Complimenting these international flights, LH will also have flight attendants sporting their Oktoberfest Drindls and Lederhosen on domestic and European flights during September as well, though I have not seen any details regarding which flights these would be.
Aside from the on-board experience, all lounge visitors in Munich will also be welcomed with special Oktoberfest menus and treats.
First Class Lounge guests can look forward to Oxtail Pralines and Wheat Beer Tiramisu while Senator and Business Lounge guests will be able to get their fill of Apfel Strudel and other delicacies.
If you are visiting the FCL in Munich, don’t forget your special ‘Bavarian Duck’!
by Lufthansa Flyer | Sep 1, 2015 | Business Class, Featured, Fleet Update, Lufthansa |
Lufthansa has updated their roster concerning the retrofit of the new Business Class cabin aboard their long haul aircraft, and it looks as though we are down to the final 2 birds.
Both aircraft are Airbus A340-600s, specifically ‘D-AIHT’ and ‘D-AIHP’, and are expected to have their retrofit completed this month.
In all, Lufthansa will have 107 aircraft sporting the new long haul Business Class when the retrofit project is complete. This group is comprised of 13 747-400, 14 A380, 42 A340, 19 A330 and 19 747-8i aircraft.
No information was available for the 747-800….. 😉
by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 30, 2015 | Destinations, Featured, First Class, Lufthansa |
Lufthansa has updated their Winter timetable to now reflect First Class service between Duesseldorf and Newark.
Beginning on October 25, Flight LH 408 (DUS-EWR) and LH 409 (EWR-DUS) will fly daily between the 2 cities. Based on Lufthansa’s timetable, this should stay in place throughout the entire winter timetable which ends on March 26.
An Airbus A330-300 will fly the route.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Aug 27, 2015 | Economy Class, Fare Sale, Featured, Lufthansa |
Lufthansa’s current Economy Class Fare Sale from the US ends on August 31st and there are a few deals to be had.
The most attractive deal of the sale appears to be Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg for $599. And no, it’s not St. Petersburg, Florida.
Otherwise most fares from the East Coast start from the low $700s and West Coast fares start from the mid $800 range.
In addition to the August 31 deadline for the sale, here are the remaining Terms and Conditions:
Departures must take place between September 22 and October 25, 2015.
Returns must take place between September 23 and January 25, 2015.
Tickets must be purchased 28 days in advance.
Weekend departures/arrivals may incur minor surcharges.
Remember to pay attention to the carrier operating your flights when making reservations! Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, Air Canada and United can all potentially be booked. You should know my opinion on the matter by now!
