Seat maps of the Boeing B747-400. Lufthansa’s first class cabin on the Airbus A380. All of the meat dishes sounded delicious, but who could turn down lobster at 35,000 feet? The stairs leading you to the upper deck are located right by the second boarding door. 1990-01-01 Unknown Photo size: 7" x 9.5" inches . Continental Breakfast: coffee/tea, OJ, yogurt, and pastrami, cheddar, brie and walnuts Even United Airlines squeezes less seats in the nose of its 747-400 than British Airways. I enjoy first class seats that recline all the way into a bed, but I have to say, it made a really big difference to have a separate, actual full-length bed to lie down in. I started looking for award tickets back in June, and one of the first itineraries I found pretty much immediately was by searching United.com – 70,000 miles and $39 for an itinerary from JFK to Frankfurt on Lufthansa and then continuing from Frankfurt to Bangkok on Thai Airways. Soon we pushed back and headed off towards the Atlantic crossing. I made my way to the bus curb, and boarded my bus home to Milwaukee. No doubt about it, my trip was over. I also figured, it would cost me 67,500 miles to get to Europe in first class one-way anyway (well, until the United devaluation occurs next year), so for an extra 2,500 miles, I was getting that first class Thai Airways ticket. Being greeted by a personal assistant at your destination airport, culinary highlights above the clouds or the personal space on board: moments that linger in the memory. The Points Guy will not sell your email. The cabin was pretty warm, actually, and I had asked if they could lower the temperature (there are no individual climate controls), which they said they could, but it was still very warm the whole flight, so rather than sleeping under the duvet, I just slept on top of it and the mattress – which was actually comfortable, like having a pillow-top, though I’m not sure why it stayed so hot up there. Now no Lufthansa plane has a First Class cabin with more than 8 seats. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). I spent several hours on the phone in both Bangkok and Frankfurt trying to sort this out. The business class bubble on Lufthansa is in a 2-2 configuration. Next up was a quartet of appetizers including citrus-cured scallops, seared beef tataki with papaya salad and roasted peanuts, beef ravioli with balsamic glaze, and fresh salad with yellow roasted tomatoes. When I got back, I found a glass of Pellegrino had already been poured for me, and I helped myself to a glass of rosé and tried the chicken entrée on the buffet. Learn to how to find the cheapest awards. Unfortunately this will not be the case in all airplanes, but still it was very nice. We redeemed 80,000 MileagePlus miles plus about $50 in taxes for the ticket, … Soon to be retired, this 747-400 takes me from Vancouver to Frankfurt as I travel upstairs in Business Class. Butter-poached lobster with butternut squash and fingerling potatoes The contents of the kit I received are the same as in his post. I got in line and went through the front door of the plane, passed through one of the business class cabins and went right upstairs where I was greeted by name by the purser. I chose the warm chocolate cake, but it wasn’t that great, so I only took a couple bites and settled for a glass of Niepoort Port instead, as well as some of the chocolate truffles they handed out after meal service. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). Responses have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the bank advertiser. I focused on Denver and Seattle as I was really keen to ride the 747-400 before it is reconfigured. Lufthansa’s First Class seats aren’t exceptionally private but are comfortable. I explained my ticketing situation, and the personal assistant that greeted me told me not to worry, to go and relax in the lounge. I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Amex MR points transferred instantly and I was ticketed. If you’re flying long distance and in the market for a Business Class seat, I highly recommend Lufthansa. Sure enough, just four days before I was supposed to depart, alerts I had set on three different Lufthansa flights were sent to me letting me know I could rebook that portion of my award in first class so I immediately called up United and changed my ticket. With the fixed bed installation you get the same as with a normal bed. Tenderloin of beef with plum chutney, roasted Yukon potato and leek One-way business-class fares from the West Coast to Cape Town, South Africa (CPT), can easily approach $7,000, so I was veryfortunate to find saver-award availability on Lufthansa and South African that got me from Seattle (SEA) to Cape Town just about as efficiently as possible, given that United’s Newark (EWR)-Cape Town nonstop had yet to launch. To prep for it, I set an ExpertFlyer alert and bided my time. The menu included Lufthansa’s signature caviar cart service with all the fixings – perfect with a glass of the 1999 Pommery Cuvee Louise champagne they were pouring. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. On these seats, the IFE screens are tiny, and the amount of content is minimal. Many of the credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. Brad is a frequent traveler, based in Milwaukee. “Basically the customer pays for a first-class flight from A to B. My other option would have been to take the 10:20pm flight, but with that one, you’d probably either have to skip dinner or eat dinner until about 1:00am and try to get a little sleep after that before getting to Europe around noon. Sign up to receive a single weekly email with recent posts and other travel news. This site is for entertainment purposes only. For your next Lufthansa flight, use this seating chart to get the most ... Long-haul First Class; Rental Cars; Guru Tips; Sign in Sign in with Facebook Airlines > Lufthansa > Planes & Seat Maps > Lufthansa Seat Maps. The first floor is the business class lounge. And it strikes a nice balance between offering privacy and not feeling claustrophobic. Within 10 minutes of arrival, I had my boarding pass for the nonstop to O’Hare. Another flight attendant greeted me outside of the First Class cabin. A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Photos follow of the meal service, but first the menu: Wine list is the same as my outbound flight between Dulles and Frankfurt on the 747-8i. Photo: Lufthansa Lufthansa’s first class plan. The bar spread was actually quite impressive with a diverse selection of whiskies and scotches including The Glenlivet, Woodford Reserve, Laphroaig, Highland Park and Ardbeg, as well as various rums, tequilas and vodkas, Moet brut and Nicolas Feuillatte rosé champagne, several beers on tap and three red and three white wines. Soon after, the flight crew sprung into action, offering drinks and taking meal orders. The seats fully reclined into beds, the blankets were warm (almost too warm) and the flight was smooth. It is not the bank advertiser’s responsibility to ensure all posts and/or questions are answered. Now only 8 seats are sold, since the new configuration on the 747-400 has 8 aisle seats and a flat bed by the window. The Boeing 747-400 is a wide-body airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, an advanced variant of the initial Boeing 747.The "Advanced Series 300" was announced at the September 1984 Farnborough Airshow, targeting a 10% cost reduction with more efficient engines and 1,000 nmi (1,850 km) more range. See, Calling all Queen’s Gambit fans: There’s a new hotel room in Lexington, KY, just for you. The unexpected claims stem from a number of unnamed internal sources, who, according to Bloomberg, also believe that there will be a cull of narrow-body planes that feed longer … The nonstop Frankfurt to Chicago finally opened up several days before my flight, and despite multiple calls to United to switch flights, they couldn’t sync my ticket. Disclaimer: The responses below are not provided or commissioned by the bank advertiser. On the 747, the First Class is nestled in the nose of the top deck, with Business and Economy on the main level. The First Class cabins on Lufthansa 747-400s are unique. The service on the whole flight was good. It took longer to walk to the Immigration area than it did for me to clear thanks to Global Entry. Individual LCD video screen in First and Business Class, as well as in-seat power ports. The old configuration used to be easy to redeem awards for since there were 16 seats. Pumpkin stew with ginger chicken. Articles are of a general nature and should not be relied upon for individual circumstances. I was in Lufthansa First Class either way, and I just wanted to simplify my trip home, and get there in the late afternoon, rather than the evening with the additional connection. However, there were three breakfast options: Fitness Breakfast: coffee or tea, orange juice, fresh fruit and muesli Eventually they started only selling 8 seats, and each person got 2. Overview; Planes & Seat Maps. Certificate of Authenticity. In addition to frequent work trips, he uses miles and points for even more travel with his wife and young child. Great to be back at the FCT, this the second visit of this trip. The first class cabin on the 747-400 has just eight seats – four rows with one on each side of the plane. These changes also make clear on which routes First Class is offered. Once the flight took off, service started about 20-30 minutes in with beverages. It took about 5 minutes altogether and $75 since it was a close-in booking change and I don’t have elite status with United, and I was confirmed. The main course was a choice of five different dishes: View into the Lufthansa First Class of a Boeing 747-400. Eventually most of these planes were converted to the current format with a version of their First Class recliner with a separate bed which I will review here. After dinner, I finished watching a movie and then slid over to the bed. You could also order off an a la carte menu with items like vegan tomato-lentil soup, roasted black bass with wilted spinach and hen of the woods mushrooms in a carrot reduction, and the slow-cooked petite tenderloin with charred eggplant puree, roasted squash and peach mostarda which I had. So my first flight was down and a success, and I had a layover in Frankfurt and a second, longer flight on Thai to get to, so stay tuned for further trip reports about my day in the Lufthansa First Class Lounge (not the Terminal) and my flight on Thai. The other part of the seat I really liked was the footlocker where I could stick my belongings for takeoff and landing – the ones I didn’t want to stow in the overhead – and I appreciated the universal adapter outlet as well so I could charge up my computer and phone during the flight. It is always a wonderful experience, topped off with a ride in a fine German automobile across the tarmac to the waiting aircraft. The flight attendants offered to make up either seat as a bed soon after take off. I was really looking forward to it, and I was not disappointed. Here are my initial thoughts of flying Lufthansa First Class. Going from Lufthansa First Class to a coach bus is certainly a reality check. Photo: Jay Singh/Simple Flying. Thanks to a business class award ticket booked through United, I was able to fly in Lufthansa business class on a Boeing 747-400 from Denver to Frankfurt. He typically travels in around 200,000 miles per year, much of it for business, and often in economy. I walked from the Sheraton over to the Lufthansa First Class Terminal, and despite being at one of the most relaxing places at any major airport, I was somewhat frustrated and concerned about my upcoming travel experience. I went downstairs into the terminal and found a long line snaking from my gate down the hall, which was where the economy customers were waiting, while on the other side of the gate was a shorter line where elites and business class customers as well as first class passengers were all boarded together. Therefore, it actually makes more sense to use the Economy Class airbridge, even if it means standing in the queue. I want to preface this by saying the flight is at a sort of weird time, departing JFK at 3:50pm and arriving in Frankfurt at 5:35am. Although I’m based in LA, I was planning to leave for Asia from New York. First cabin version of Boeing 747-400 operated by Lufthansa may transport 393 passengers in three classes. Book Lufthansa 747 First Class on points. We pushed back right on time, but as soon as we had, the captain came on to inform us that there was a strong tail wind and our flight time would only be 6.5 hours instead of the 7 hours and 45 minute scheduled so we would have to wait at the gate about 30 minutes in order not to land in Frankfurt before the airport opened at 5:00 am. outbound flight between Dulles and Frankfurt on the 747-8i, Lufthansa Business Class from Frankfurt to Copenhagen, Review: Lufthansa 747-400 Business Class, Los Angeles to Frankfurt, The Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt: The Journey Is the Destination, Gently cooked Guinea Fowl, Orange and Chicory Confit, Basil Vinaigrette, Tomato Salad 2012 with marinated Pineapple, Arugula Salad, Frisée and Radicchio with Brown Mushrooms, Fennel and Carrot Juliennes presented with your Choice of Yogurt and Dill or Sun Dried Tomato Dressing, Saddle of Reindeer, Curry flavored Lentils and Aniseed Plums, Parsley crusted Turbot, Swiss Chard and Tandoori Potato Cream, Orecchiette Pasta with Eggplant Caviar, Parmesan Cheese Sauce and Pumpkin Seed Oil, In July: Fried Pork Sausages on creamy Sauerkraut with Potato Mash, Coulommiers, Blue d’Auvergne, Pont l’Evêque, Banon Goat Cheese wrapped in, Green Shiso Sorbet on Lychee Fruits, Raspberry and Hibiscus Tea, Soft-centered Bar of Chocolate spiced Pineapple and Olive Ice Cream, Variation of Leaf and Wild Herb Salad presented with your Choice of Champagne or Yogurt and Herb Dressing, Grilled red and green Bell Pepper, Slices of Cucumber, Toasted Pine Nuts, Brown Mushrooms, Wiener Schnitzel, Escalope of Veal with its Garnishes. As usual, I’ll link to Darren’s thorough review of this amenity kit. Lufthansa 747-8 first class, seats 3D & 3G. Please follow me to your seat.” Whoa, freaky! Editorial Disclosure: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity mentioned herein. That’s great for folks who want to get in and have a whole day in Europe, but it does make this a tough red eye since you’re landing at 11:35pm New York time – before a lot of us would even be going to bed – and because the flight is short, meal service takes up a big portion of it, so you’re looking at maybe 3 hours of sleep if you’re lucky or if you skip part of dinner or breakfast. There was also La Marin face cream. There are totally 53 flat bed seats in the Business class. Closer to the table section there was a selection of digestifs like cognac, ouzo, Fernet and more. Soon I was awake and enjoyed some time to relax and read. Now, that Thai redemption was enough to get me to plunk down 70,000 miles instead of 60,000 miles for business class all the way through, though this did involve taking a gamble that a first class award seat would open up on one of the Lufthansa flights out of the New York area on my departure date so that I could just call United and change the ticket at that point. Lufthansa flies three slightly different versions of the Boeing 747-400, all with new slanted lie-flat Business Class seats, and on all of them, First Class is located in the upper deck. One other thing to note is that the plane was equipped with WiFi and I had been planning to get a little emailing done on it, but it wasn’t functioning for some reason, so if you’re counting on connectivity, that’s something to consider. Every order comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from IMS Vintage Photos. Between my 3 Lufthansa flights, I had seen most of the programs I was interested in. Then, just because there was plenty of time and I was settling in to get some work done, I also ordered the tomato soup and the tenderloin to try – all in all, the meal service took about 20 minutes, pretty quick and well timed as my plates were being cleared just as the boarding announcement was made. She would sort it out and update me. If you’ve read our articles about flying the Lufthansa 747 first class, or the amazing Lufthansa first Class Terminal at Frankfurt airport, then it’s no surprise that you’re here to find out how to book one of the world’s best luxury travel experiences with miles.. The First Class cabins on Lufthansa 747-400s are unique. Lufthansa runs 2 versions of Boeing 747-400 jumbo-jet airplanes. In this configuration, every passenger has direct aisle access and six seats have windows. Each seat has an ottoman, which can be adjusted to move closer to you. Unsubscribe at any time. Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. It now uses the 747-400 on that route, which has no first class but 67 lie-flat business class seats and around 300 economy seats. First version is configured with 53 flat bed Business Class seats, 32 Premium Economy Seats, and 308 standard Economy seats. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Second version is configured with 67 flat bed Business Class seats, 32 Premium Economy Seats, and 272 standard Economy seats. This old configuration still has 16 seats, but only 8 passengers are ticketed. We'll never sell or share your information with anyone. B747 First Officer. Only the Boeing 747-8i currently has First Class, as the Airbus A340-600 and A380 are grounded until further notice. Lufthansa has its First Class on the upper deck of the B 747-400. Here’s his review. Lufthansa First Class einer Boeing 747-400. Lufthansa, you see, is configuring these aircraft from three class (First, Business, Economy) into a different three class (Business, Premium Economy, and Economy). Lufthansa confirmed space, and I actually had seats, but United couldn’t get the change to go through. I will say that the handheld remote was a bit wonky and unresponsive, but not bad enough to ruin the experience. Please view our advertising policy page for more information. Upon finding my seat upstairs, I was offered a drink along with a ‘sweater’ which is basically  a long sleeved polo shirt and an amenity kit and slippers. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Keeping things simple is a good thing. Lufthansa is currently offering a mix of first-class products across its long-haul fleet (A330, A340, A380, 747-400) – but all for the same price. The avgeek gods smiled and space opened up on the desired day. Its essentially a salad bar that the flight attendants serve from, and allow you to custom make a salad. This was actually a pretty nice arrival meal, one of the better meals I’ve had on Lufthansa. The “Queen of the Skies” is an icon but sadly disappearing from the skies. I think this seat and cabin configuration, more than anything else, is why British Airways first class is often called “the best business class in the world”. While I was pleased to get on the nonstop to Chicago, I was disappointed that it was in the old 747 configuration. I did have to call Lufthansa to get a seat assignment, but that took another 2 minutes. Lufthansa First Class Routes. As we were approaching Chicago, the second meal was served, dubbed the Salad Buffet. Even though it was a bit narrower than a twin-size mattress, there was still plenty of room and it was really long making it one of the most comfortable first class products I’ve been in and I only wish the flight could have been longer so I could have really taken a nice snooze. Some of the items are the same as my previous flights, particularly the lunch service to Tokyo on the A380. Aircraft: Boeing 747-400 Seat: 1K (First Class) A gaggle of smiling flight attendants greeted me warmly at the boarding door, one of whom inspected my boarding pass and directed me to turn left. I would actually have preferred staying in 83 since it was a little farther from the galley and less noisy with service noise and clinking. Now no Lufthansa plane has a First Class cabin with more than 8 seats. The 17-inch entertainment screen is in front of the chair portion of the seat, so it’s easier to watch from there, but you can definitely enjoy movies from the bed side as well. My seat was 81A, which is the first row of the upper deck. (This trip was months ago, but sadly, the computer/ticketing issues still persist at United). The airline is expected to take delivery of the Boeing 777-9 to replace the Boeing 747-400, and it still isn’t clear if First Class will be featured on the 777-9 – there is a 50/50 chance. Travel Codex is owned by Travel Codex, LLC. Lufthansa operates a huge number of B747s, exactly 32 to be exact (19 B747-400s and 13 B747-8Is). These old seats aren’t private at all, but the space is excellent, since this cabin now has half of the passengers as it was designed for. Although this is not the newest first class product on the airline, which you can find on the A330, A380 and 747-8, it’s a lot of people’s favorite thanks to the fact that it feels super exclusive up on the top deck, but more importantly, each seat has a recliner and a bed – it’s not just a seat that reclines to flat and becomes a bed, so it’s almost like you have your own little suite. Food onboard was quite good considering that it was served on a plane. This blog focuses on experiences and tips from the perspective of a frequent business traveler trying to maximize value. “Good evening, Mr. dat4life. This content has not been approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Starting 2 weeks prior to departure I frequently visited the Aeroplan site to see if any LH 1st class space would open up. Each of these enormous seats has 90 inches in pitch and is 21 inches wide, while the bed portion was 79.1 inches long and almost as wide as a twin bed. This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. Don't Leave Home without the Latest Tips and Tricks! I dropped my bag at a table and went back downstairs one floor to use the restroom where there were also two shower suites. Lufthansa 491 Seattle (SEA) – Frankfurt (FRA) Boeing 747-400 25 June 2015. Our aircraft for the ~7 hours trip was a Lufthansa Boeing 747-400. The buffet bar had salad ingredients including mixed baby greens and arugula, plum tomatoes, shredded carrots and grilled chicken breast; as well as an antipasto selection with dill gravlax, grilled artichokes, olives, mushrooms, grilled asparagus and assorted cheeses; and then hot buffet items including herb-marinated breast of chicken in citrus velouté, seared salmon with green lentil salad and mustard herb vinaigrette, and spinach-sweet potato cake with smoked carrot puree and fresh kale. I already covered my visit to the First Class Terminal on the outbound leg. They let us keep our phones on though, so there was time for a few last Instagram uploads. I was supposed to be in seat 83C, but there were only four of us passengers at that point so the flight attendant suggested I move back a row to 84 (the last row in the cabin) so I could have some privacy though a final passenger did board and sit across the aisle from me. The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This site does not include all card companies or credit card offers available in the marketplace. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. The business class seats are in two cabins, comprising the entire upper floor of the 747, and the forward part of the lower floor. 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