Lufthansa is a German carrier that has its main operating hub situated at the Frankfurt Airport. The airline boasts a wide network that includes well over 150 international destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Lufthansa is Europe's largest airline in terms of the passengers carried. The airline offers 4 classes of service � First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy.
In-flight Amenities
From seats that can be converted into flat beds to meals that are prepared by world class chefs, Lufthansa's First Class is an experience to cherish. While Business Class has seats that can be converted into flat beds, Premium Economy and Economy Class offers seats with ample leg space, armrest, footrest and superior recline. In terms of dining, Business Class passengers get to try the new menu concept (a collection of assorted dishes selected by the travellers themselves). Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers enjoy a wide variety of dishes as well. In terms of in-flight entertainment, Lufthansa offers a collection of over 100 movies, 200 television programs, 300 music albums, 30 radio channels and much more.
Destinations
Some of the major destinations that are being covered by Lufthansa are:
- London
- Miami
- New York
- Mumbai
- Paris
- Tokyo
- Bangkok
- Barcelona
- Birmingham
- Budapest
- Cape Town
- Dubai
- Hong Kong
- Los Angeles
- Mexico City
Flying from the UK
Lufthansa flies from many airports in the UK including London Heathrow, London City, London Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Birmingham.
Baggage
While First and Business Class passengers are allowed to carry 2 hand bags (<8 kg) free of cost, Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers are only allowed to carry 1 hand bag (<8 kg) free of cost. The free checked baggage allowance limit is 3 bags (32 kg each) for First, 2 bags (32 kg each) for Business, 2 bags (23 kg each) for Premium Economy, and 1 bag (23 kg) for Economy class.
Other Services & Facilities
Check-in: Web check-in begins 23 hours before the flight's scheduled departure. Passengers can also check-in from their mobile phones.
Frequent Flyer Program: Miles & More is the frequent flyer program operated by Lufthansa. This same loyalty program is shared by other European carriers. Every time you fly with the airline or its Star Alliance partners, you are awarded a certain number of miles depending upon your flight duration and class of service. You can also earn these miles by shopping at Lufthansa stores or using Lufthansa's credit card. Lounge access, class upgrades, and discount on airline tickets are some of the rewards passengers can enjoy after redeeming their miles.
Lounges: Lufthansa operates many lounges at various airports across the world. These lounges feature a number of facilities for the passengers.
