For the first segment of my trip of downgrades, suspensions, and delays, I flew Lufthansa’s A350 Allegris first class from Newark to Munich. Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out the Lufthansa Lounge Newark (EWR). This is also where I met up with my dad, as I was coming from Miami, while he was coming from Tampa.
In 2024, Lufthansa introduced its new long haul passenger experience, known as Allegris. As part of this, the airline is also rolling out a new lounge concept, and the location in Newark was the first to get an Allegris makeover. The airline reportedly spent €10 million updating this lounge, which seems like a lot.
How is this lounge? I’d say it’s reasonably nice, and in particular, there’s a solid first class dining section (which I’ll review in this installment as well). I wish the lounge had more natural light, but admittedly that’s something the airline has little control over, given the challenge with securing space at airports. I also think there’s room for improvement when it comes to food.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
