To finish off my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, my dad and I flew Lufthansa’s A340 first class from Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK), which was my first flight featuring Lufthansa’s new first class soft product (and with Lufthansa seemingly now restricting first class awards, perhaps also my last). 😉
The lounge actually doesn’t have that many frills — it feels pretty sterile, and it doesn’t have any standout amenities. However, what it offers is incredible convenience, and the ability to skip the main terminal altogether, assuming you’re originating in Frankfurt, along with guaranteed limousine service to the plane. While I wish Lufthansa would make the first class ground experience more seamless for connecting passengers, this is still an all-around awesome experience.
Obviously the greatest convenience is if you’re actually originating in Frankfurt. However, even if you’re coming off a flight and want to trek over to the First Class Terminal, it’s only about a five minute walk once you’re in the arrivals area, so it’s not very far.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
