Lufthansa 747 first class seat upgrade

Whether on the ground or in-flight, passengers selecting a First Class travel experience will always find exceptional service from Lufthansa. In 2010, the airline set new standards in premium travel when it unveiled a new First Class cabin on its A380 flagship. Continuing the trend, from April to November, Lufthansa will completely upgrade ten Boeing 747-400s, resulting in a quieter and more exclusive atmosphere in First Class, which includes just eight seats.

Lufthansa is entering new territory with its seating concept for the Boeing 747-400. Each of the eight individual seats will have an adjacent full-length, permanent lie-flat bed, which measures about 8 feet in length and features a top-quality mattress, guaranteeing first-class sleeping comfort. Each passenger in the new First Class cabin will thus not only have a seat but also a separate bed. Sound-absorbing curtains and sound-deadening insulation beneath the carpet will ensure that passengers enjoy the necessary peace and quiet. The individual inflight entertainment program on the new, 17-inch monitors will also provide soothing relaxation. As a hallmark of Lufthansa’s First Class service, top-of-the-range materials such as matt-brushed metal and scarred leather have been used throughout the cabin. Besides the interior design and fittings, the First Class standard includes comfort items such as temperature-regulating blankets and pillows and the amenity kit from Porsche Design containing cosmetic articles from La mer.

frankfurt to San Francisco flights Lufthansa

Lufthansa will start daily A380 flights to San Francisco between Frankfurt and the “City by the Bay” beginning May 10, 2011. Flight LH455 will leave San Francisco at 2:20 p.m. and arrive in Frankfurt at 10:05 a.m. the following day; the return flight LH454 will depart Frankfurt at 9:35 a.m. and arrive back into SFO International Airport at 11:55 a.m. Staring today, flights are available for booking on http://www.lufthansa.com/ with rates from San Francisco to Frankfurt starting at $549(one way fare based on roundtrip purchase; including taxes).

Lufthansa’s A380 is configured with 526 seats and features the airline’s new First Class product. Located on the upper deck, this space is the quietest cabin in commercial aviation and boasts an air humidification system – the first of its kind to be installed on a commercial aircraft – that improves air humidity to help fight off jet lag. Two large, luxurious bathrooms with separate changing and lavatory areas offer enhanced personal space and storage. The cabin’s eight generously proportioned, ergonomic seats measure 6’9” feet in length and 2’7” feet in width and provide the ultimate in comfort and innovation for an exceptional travel experience. Also located on the upper deck is the award-winning Business Class cabin with 98 seats featuring improved functionality, including more storage and a power supply that works with all worldwide connections. The main deck is home to an impressively spacious Economy Class cabin. Each of the 420 seats features an in-seat video screen, an optimized ergonomic design and a slimmer seat back that adds two inches of personal space per passenger.


“San Francisco has been a US stronghold for Lufthansa for more than 50 years,” said Jens Bischof, Vice President, The Americas for Lufthansa. “I applaud the airport’s management for their dedication in becoming A380-ready. It demonstrates our shared commitment to serving the global travel needs of the area’s active business community while embracing the environmental advancements of the A380. Very soon, Europe’s most highly regarded airline will serve SFO with the industry’s most advanced aircraft to date.”

Lufthansa Senator lounges at Boston

Lufthansa First and Business Class passengers and Miles & More customers with a Frequent Traveller, Senator or HON Circle status can look forward to a significant improvement in the Lufthansa lounge service at Boston and Dubai airports from summer 2011. The combined Senator and Business Lounges at both airports are being redesigned in each case as Senator Lounges only.

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The Business Lounge for Lufthansa Business Class passengers and Frequent Travellers will in future be located opposite the new Senator Lounge; the entire lounge area will be more than doubled in size. Both lounges will have the welcoming new design and offer 130 seats in total as well as a larger, more modern bistro area - so there will be plenty of reasons to linger.

The Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounge is expected to be closed for the refurbishment from the end of March until August 2011. During this time, HON Circle Members, First and Business Class passengers, Senators and Star Gold customers are invited to use the Air France Lounge in Terminal E. This lounge is located immediately after Security opposite gate 3B.

buy access to Lufthansa lounges for children

Frequent Travellers can buy access to Lufthansa lounges for their children

From now on Frequent Travellers can take children up to the age of 12 with them into selected Lufthansa Business Lounges for a fee of €15 or US$20.

For youngsters aged 13 and upwards accompanying Frequent Travellers, the current entrance fee for adults of €25 or US$35 will now apply. Adults have been able to purchase access to the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany, the USA and Paris Charles de Gaulle since 2010.

Vouchers for lounge access can be bought from the Lufthansa ticket counters at the relevant departure airport immediately before entering the lounge. Frequent Travellers are entitled to enter the lounges with their children or other travelling companions on production of their Miles & More status card as well as boarding passes for a Lufthansa-operated flight valid for that day and airport of departure.

frankfurt airport arrival lounges with shower

Lufthansa Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt Airport is geared to the needs of passengers arriving on long-haul Lufthansa flights and can be used exclusively by First and Business Class passengers as well as by status customers.

The lounge has a total floor area of 1,200 square metres on two levels providing all the amenities guests need in order to freshen up after an intercontinental flight and prepare for the day ahead. Located on the upper level is a spacious comfort area with lounging armchairs and a quiet zone for relaxing plus a bistro area where guests can fortify themselves with various snacks or help themselves to the breakfast buffet with hold and cold dishes. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the lounge, while in the dedicated work area workstations and free Internet terminals are provided. At reception there is a large cloakroom where guests can leave their baggage during their stay.

During the planning phase, great emphasis was placed on the modern shower area on the lower level. It encompasses 28 high-end showers in an elegant design that invite guests to relax and refresh themselves after their flight. A concierge is on hand to allocate the shower facilities and also coordinate customer wishes such as the ironing service for HON Circle members, First Class guests and Senators.

“The arrival Lounge provides ideal conditions for our premium passengers to start the day feeling relaxed, regenerated and refreshed after a long night flight. In designing the facilities, we paid close heed to the wishes of our frequent flyers and top customers,” explained Dr. Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht, Lufthansa’s Senior Vice President Hub Management Frankfurt.

The Welcome Lounge is located directly behind the Baggage Reclaim hall in the Arrivals Area B and is open daily for seven hours, from 5.30 am –12.00 pm. Following the opening of the Welcome Lounge, Lufthansa’s premium customers will have a choice of 14 lounges at Frankfurt Airport.

Air China toll free number US and Canada

Air China new Los Angeles office building. The modern offices, located in El Segundo just south of LAX at 2131 East Maple Avenue, will serve as Air China's North American headquarters combining its sales, marketing and call center reservations staff.

The building accommodates a 50-position call center, half of which was immediately occupied after the Grand Opening. The center currently answers customers' phone calls throughout the United States and Canada from Monday to Saturday. Beginning April 1, it will also be open on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Pacific Time. The toll free number is 800-882-8122.

"This is a strong demonstration of our commitment to the Los Angeles community, and we are proud of this multi-million dollar investment in the US market especially during these difficult economic times," said Ms. Lan Zhang, Executive Vice President of Air China. "Our new space is essential for the creation of job opportunities that we will provide, since it allows us to easily add employees as we grow," she continued.


Air China currently operates a Boeing 747-400 daily non-stop, three-class service between Los Angeles and Beijing, offering connections throughout China, Asia, and the world. According to Ms. Lan Zhang, the airline's future plans include adding a second flight from Los Angeles to Beijing to serve the increase of travelers between the U.S. and China. The airline advised this prospective additional flight further reflects the carrier's confidence in its U.S. operations, and a LAEDC study suggests that such a flight contributes an annual $623 million to the local economy and supports 3,100 local jobs.

New York Port-Au-Prince, Haiti flgihts Continental

United Continental Holdings announced Continental Airlines will begin nonstop flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (PAP), on June 9, 2011, subject to government approval.

Initially flights will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, converting to daily service on July 1, 2011.

The approximately four-hour flight (CO703) will depart EWR at 9:25 a.m., arriving in Port-Au-Prince at 12:15 p.m. The return flight (CO704) will depart Port-Au-Prince at 1:20 p.m., arriving in Newark at 6:15 p.m. Continental will utilize a Boeing 737-800 for the new service, with seating for 160 passengers (16 in first class and 144 in economy).

"We are pleased to offer convenient service to Port-Au-Prince, Continental's 27th Caribbean destination," said John Slater, United Airlines vice president of sales-Americas. "Thanks to the combined fleet of both United and Continental, we are now able to offer more travel options to new destinations."

Continental is the largest carrier in the New York City area, offering more departures to more destinations than any other airline.