@ Dan -- The forward cabin on flights within the US is no doubt very different than the forward cabin on flights within Europe, and both have their advantages. Any idea what, or where this was, as I can't remember. While you are making your way straight to the check-in counter, a staff member will park your car or take care of the return of your rental vehicle. If you are a passenger in the airlines Business Class, you will be able to check in with priority boarding and obtain free checked baggage. No biz award ticket holders or any any other Star Alliance carrier psgrs. This is where the 1,472-square-metre Senator and Business Lounge is located and it is here that we would like to invite you to enjoy an excellent pre-flight dinner. The 40-square-metre Grande Suite, for three to four people, also offers a bathroom with shower and footbath or, alternatively, a bathroom with a tub. I was in FRA today and visited the MLL, where I was informed that it was closing at 15:00 (tho my AC flight was at 17:05). In Los Angeles International Airport, there is a Star Alliance Business Class lounge in the stylish Tom Bradley International Terminal, where Star Alliance Gold and Premium members can board international flights operated by most Star Alliance carriers, such as Lufthansa, Ethiopia Airlines, and ANA. You'll have access to "Lufthansa Business Lounge A13" before your flight from Frankfurt, with the expected staples of buffet dining, espresso coffee and fast WiFi to get your journey started here's LIKES LIKE TO THANK THE AUTHOR Information on the route Frankfurt (FRA) Windhoek (WDH) Any ideas? I think that you and Lucky both made valid points, but on the premise of apples and oranges. Dont have access? We will be happy to offer you table service of our -la-carte range of meals and drinks. What differentiates the Senator lounge from 'normal' business class lounge is that the latter one is much less crowdy. In the case of rebookings or disruptions to flights, please use the Lufthansa app or the Lufthansa chat assistant, or make your way to a nearby Service Center, where we offer you a Business Lane. An exclusive check-in area with separate security checks, short distances to six generously appointed lounges, the Fast Lane service through security: service and comfort that will meet all your expectations of first-class travel. ;-) In the case of nearly all major European carriers (except British Airways and Virgin Atlantic), there's only one major global airline per country. Before you leave the airport, be sure to read the lounge terms and conditions. What's your personal favorite airport lounge? The following Lufthansa Group Lounges are currently available to you: Frankfurt Senator Lounge, Terminal 1 Area A Munich Business Lounge, Terminal 2 Schengen Area Newark Lufthansa Lounge, Gate Level near the departure gates 60 68 The lounges will initially be available to all premium and status guests. A limousine service takes them to their aircraft in departure areas B and C. Transferring First Class passengers and HON Circle Members can visit our First Class Lounge A and any other Lufthansa lounge in departure areas A, B, and C. Due to current staff shortages, at the moment only reception staff and catering personnel are available in our Business Lounges. 2For admission to Senator and Business Lounges,travelling companions must show a valid Lufthansa boarding pass for the same departing flight as the person inviting them into the lounge. If all wasn't enough even if you are a Star Alliance Gold member and purchased your ticket with Lufthansa: 1. WebThe Lufthansa Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt airport spans across two levels, with seating, dining, work and rest areas on the ground floor, and close to 30 shower suites on the TikTok travel expert @travelwithpat gives us the grand tour. WebAs a First Class passenger, you enjoy not only access to the Lufthansa lounges, but also to 900 Star Alliance lounges worldwide. The lounge does have great views of the apron. The schengen and non schengen lounges are identical, and are built one on top of the other with the same layout if I recall. There was also a selection of reading materials, including magazines and newspapers. And if you have work to do, thats no problem. Countries with large domestic markets (US is head of the line) have weak lounges because they can. Not even close. @ Daniel from Finland -- Hah, I was strategic about taking pictures, and took them as people got up and spaces emptied out. Because I've found Lufthansa's Schengen and non-Schengen lounges to be very similar. Not sure what you're expecting but compare your experience to any lounge in the US. It is not horrible but I was flying SQ first class and thought it was just OK. We visited a few weeks ago and thought it was decent. Especially late in the morning, the buffet was busy, but the food stayed refreshed. What else could I compare it to, airberlin's lounges? Some of the Lufthansa lounges around the world offer complimentary drinks, snacks, and comfortable seating, while others are open to the public. In Geneva, there are two business stations with Wi-Fi Internet access. With the crowds at gates, Ill take this lounge any day and twice on Sundays. When did Europe become a single airline market? Accompanying spouses or partners as well as children under 18 must show a valid boarding pass for the same flight. I was able to rest on the recliner seats, and even when the lounge was busiest, that area stayed quiet. Right next to the First Class check-in area, we have reserved chargeable parking spaces especially for First Class passengers in Car Park 7. Taking travelling companions with you into the lounge. Premium Lufthansa passengers may access Star Alliance partner lounges or associated third party lounges in certain locations where a Lufthansa is not available. WebLufthansa Welcome- Lounge. Also, no Economy Plus on United. Access the Lufthansa Frankfurt and Munich Lounges Access to the Frankfurt and Munich lounges both begin on June 1, 2018. No, you don't need to visit Europe's most valuable hub to find good lounges. On December 1, 2022, the Lufthansa lounges in Terminal 1 will reopen after extensive renovations. We were there a few months ago going to/coming back from Tbilisi. COVID restrictions have reduced food offerings in pretty much every lounge I have been in over the last few years so I would not make too much of this. The First Class Lounges offer discrete office units where you can work undisturbed. Our flight was departing from gate A56, so we decided to visit the Lufthansa Senator Lounge near gate A50, located in the Schengen zone (however, the non-Schengen lounge is virtually identical, in my experience). I did enjoy a pretzel, sausage and beer. I suppose Chees whiz could be served to keep you happy. Youll feel at ease immediately: in the Quiet Room, for example, which is located at the rear of the lounge away from the busy areas, you can relax on comfortable leather loungers, pleasantly shielded from view. So if you're suggesting that major hubs have nice lounges to drive demand for transit passengers, well, that should describe Frankfurt pretty well. Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Austrian Airlines are Lufthansa subsidiaries. Right now, a one-way Scandinavian Airlines flight from Troms to Frankfurt costs from $162. There is an excellent evening buffet served between 16.30 and 23.30 hours. The A26 Business Class Lounge on the Lufthansa A26 flight used to be a First Class lounge. The First Class Lounges provide discrete office units that you can work in at your leisure. The lounge is located in Terminal 1, near Gate B44. If so, one should rightfully expect more unless it was simply marketing ploy. Who knew that Frankfurt Airport boasted one of the best airport lounges in the world? The Airport Authoritys Business Lounge can be found in Terminal 1B, near Gate 24, and is designed with a circular layout, providing numerous seating options. A First Class Lounge at Lufthansa is the most luxurious and exclusive in the airline industry. "Lufthansa Senator Lounges are more premium, and are open to Star Alliance Gold members plus Star Alliance first class passengers; the airline technically markets this as a first class lounge, so that it doesnt have to let Star Alliance first class passengers into its real first class lounges". Passengers can purchase access at the ticket counter or Lufthansa service desk in most cities; at Frankfurt and Munich they Countries with large domestic markets (US is head of the line) have weak lounges because they can. Frankfurt Airport VIP-Services offer etc. In Pier A at Gate A13 you can find our elegant First Class Lounge, and in Pier B the First Class Area in Senator Lounge B. Magazines and daily newspapers are available for you to read, and the lounge buffet offers beverages and fresh snacks around the clock. Add in Lufthansas subpar long haul business class seat, and the airline offers a lackluster experience. If so, one should rightfully expect more unless it was simply marketing ploy. With so many empty seats? In Dock E, an additional 80 seats, quiet zones and two fully-furnished hotel rooms, complete with box-spring beds and shower bathrooms, await you. WebLost & Found at Frankfurt Airport; Sights & Events. Most First class lounges all have the policy of only their high highest mileage and first class passengers. Before they could enter the lounge, passengers had to present a vaccination certificate at a counter located in front of the lounge. This is located opposite gates B17 and B18 in the main north pier. I'm not suggesting everything in Europe is the same, but I do think comparing the experiences between European airlines is fair, especially since these airlines all carry a lot of transit passengers. FRA is not in the USA. It had a cocktail bar and you were served in your seat, which doesn't happen in Senator lounges. With its comfortable seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, and ample power outlets, the lounge is the perfect place to relax or get some work done before your flight. OS has slightly improved its lounges (they switched the caterer and the new one is somewhat better) but it's nothing to write home about. The comments on this page have not been provided, reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser, and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered. A cooked breakfast is served until 11.00 hours, and once it is finished, there is an extensive lunchtime buffet available until 14.30 hours. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Disappointing? If you would like to enjoy a cigar or cigarette, you can do so in comfort in the separate lobby at the entrance to the Senator Lounge. A full buffet and la carte dining are no longer available in the lounge, but there are many first-rate amenities. I think the biggest problem with 'premium' services with LH Group airlines is just the sheer number of passengers with *G status. Business Services; Travel As someone who doesnt eat pork, I guess Im not the target guest for the lounges most popular food item. You should visit the Finnair Schengen lounge at Helsinki during peak times, with people eating standing up as there is no place to sit. 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Air France has a gorgeous new Schengen lounge in Paris, KLMs flagship lounge in Amsterdam is top notch, British Airways business class lounge in London offers a very nice experience nowadays, Lufthansas subpar long haul business class seat, not too hard to figure out why thats the case, Lufthansa Cuts Free Liquor In Long Haul Economy, Wow: Lufthansa Group Orders 787-9s & A350-900s, Lufthansas Outrageous 89% Increase In Fuel Surcharges, Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners, Lufthansa Business Lounges are the carriers business class lounges, which are open to all Star Alliance business class passengers, Lufthansa Senator Lounges are more premium, and are open to, Lufthansa First Class Lounges are the carriers best lounges, though theyre reserved for HON Circle members and Lufthansa first class passengers; Lufthansa gets away with this by marketing this as a HON Circle lounge that Lufthansa first class passengers just happen to get access to, Real estate in airports is not only expensive, but often simply not available, so even if Lufthansa wanted to expand lounges, that might not be an option, It can be hard to control crowding in lounges, especially with standardized access rules at the major global alliances, Lufthansa markets this as a better-than-business-class lounge, and I just have a hard time seeing how thats the case, aside from a modestly better alcohol selection. Finnair in HEL and IB in MAD are decent. Vouchers for the Welcome Lounge are available on arrival, in combination with an intercontinental Lufthansa boarding pass, at the lounge entrance in Frankfurt. They hardly looked up. There's something wrong with the system that's still being troubleshooted, and we're working on getting it fixed. Both are just okay. Terrible. This is the Schengen lounge. I'm LH Senator and One World Sapphire, I know both worlds. WebLufthansa Senator Lounge. But I think it still is a good airline with a good overall onboard and ground product. Another person is welcome to accompany you into the lounge. Opening hours: daily from 05:00 to 21:30 hours. This area is hidden away from the main seating area, and it has a nice touch. Thats just an indication of heavy use. Is or was there a Star Alliance First Class Lounge in Frankfurt, separate from the Lufthansa lounges? interesting to learn that you rate the lounge offerings disappointing, when comparing it with what you get at a United Club, where you are directed to in the US. The hustle and bustle of the airport ceases as soon as you walk through the door and you can start to relax with some excellent food or inspiring reading material. Please note the following: Our First Class Lounge in the Terminal 2-Satellite at Munich is currently still closed, but we are confident that we will be able to reopen it in a few weeks time. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). I had a cappuccino, plus of course I couldnt resist having a pretzel. Am I the only one who finds Lufthansas lounges to be disappointing? In the Lufthansa Business Lounge, you can put in some time before your flight. Pork is a basic part of German and also of China. In this case we were using the Senator Lounge on account of my Star Alliance Gold status, which I earned through a recent Singapore KrisFlyer promotion. Flights & Transfer. @ Miamiorbust -- First of all, Frankfurt is a major transit hub. Because seriously, this lounge was so busy. One small wrong assumption here: LH does not "trick" here, but the Star Alliance rules differ in this respect greatly from oneworld: Whereas when you travel in AA First, you will have access to e.g. The toilets as such were at least clean, though they didnt smell great (I suspect thats not Lufthansas fault, though). On select flights, first-class lounge suites provide an exclusive experience with beautiful dcor, large seating, and an extensive amenities list. Furthermore, I compare Lufthansa to other European airlines because the airline doesn't have a single full service rival in Germany. I believe that Lucky was simply stating that the Senator lounge was not too nice give that how Lufthansa markets it as a better than business class lounge. The agents at the desk were helpful but not overly friendly. Lufthansa has one of the widest networks of airline operated lounges in the world. In the Comfort Zone, you can choose a seat that matches your mood and how much time you have: benches for a quick sit-down or a seat at a table. We had a roughly two hour layover in Frankfurt, as we were arriving from Tampa in Eurowings Discovers A330 business class, and connecting to Venice in Lufthansas A321 business class. The Paris lounge is okay - if you like bunkers. But when flying SAS, the Senator Status does not give you access to Copenhagens Fast Lane or a free seat (in Economy) on Aegean. Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. Austrian A320-200 Business: If youre traveling with friends and want to share a room, the Lufthansa Senator Lounge is a great place to stay. Entering Frankfurt as the location, a long list of Lufthansa lounges appeared. Which is the best lounge at lakefrankfurt airport? Both First Class Lounges at Munich Airport offer you excellent travel comfort in every regard. When you look at competing lounges in Europe, this simply cant compete . These include more than 40 exclusive First A cosy bistro area, a breakfast buffet offering a varied selection, comfortable armchairs, a Quiet Zone and a smokers room, work stations, washrooms and numerous showers ensure that you can relax after your flight and start your day refreshed. Access for HON Circle members who arrive in a flight operated by Lufthansa, First and Business Class travelers, Senators and Frequent The room has a lot of room, plenty of space, and plenty of comfortable seating. Until the opening of our new and large Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges in March 2023,
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