Lufthansa AG: (LH)   is the largest airline in Europe in terms of overall passengers carried, and the flag carrier of Germany. The name of the company is derived from Luft (the German word for "air"), and Hansa. The airline is the world's fifth-largest airline in terms of overall passengers carried, operating services to 18 domestic destinations and 183 international destinations in 78 countries across fly’s daily from Manchester, Birmingham, London, Heathrow, London Gatwick, Edinburgh,  to Mumbai, Bombay via Frankfurt and Munich Airport. Asia, Africa, Americas, and Europe. Together with its partners Lufthansa services around 410 destinations It has the third-largest passenger airline fleet in the world when combined with Lufthansa CityLine, Lufthansa Italia, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Germanwings, Augsburg Airways, Contact Air, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Lauda Air operating over 531 aircraft.

Lufthansa considers a modern, young fleet indispensable. Modern aircraft are more economical and more environmentally compatible to operate than older models, as they burn less fuel and emit fewer pollutants. Accordingly, the airline launched a fleet modernization program in 2003. Ten new Airbus A340-600s and ten new Airbus A330-300s have replaced older aircraft in 2003/2004. Lufthansa is planning to operate the new Airbus A380 by 2009. Lufthansa Cargo is also set to modernize its fleet by 2005 and to replace its Boeing 747- 200s with MD-11 freighters. With an average age of 8.4 years, the Lufthansa fleet is roughly two years younger than the combined fleet operated by IATA carriers. To offer its customers a dense network of seamless connections, Lufthansa has built up a number of worldwide partnerships. Launched in 1997, the Star Alliance network is the most important of these link-ups. WOW, the first global alliance in the area of cargo, is having a positive effect. At the regional level, as well, Lufthansa is counting on a network of alliances in the form of ”Lufthansa Regional,” which joins five different carriers under a common roof. Lufthansa orders 20 Boeing 747-8s and is the launch customer for the aircraft. Preparations for the A380 include route proving with Airbus, a new A380 maintenance hangar and a new terminal area in Frankfurt. The Lufthansa Aviation Center becomes an architectural flagship.

The seat cushion width of over 40 cm as well as the individually adjustable headrest at every seat offer you extremely good seating comfort. You enjoy optimal support because when you tilt your backrest you also raise your seat Lufthansa will serve you meals that suit the departure time and the destination. The meals are rounded off by a wide range of beverages. On selected routes Lufthansa will serve a movie snack during the Inflight Entertainment.

At the start of the winter timetable, Lufthansa passengers on two of its aircraft. From 15 August, the in-seat screens will be in use on routes from Frankfurt to Detroit, Houston and Toronto.
During the test phase, two alternative types of controls will be available for the entertainment programme. One option is navigation via a touch screen; the other is a control panel integrated into the armrest of the seat. Both versions permit individual access to the entire entertainment programme on the in-seat screen. The menu functions can be operated in nine different languages. Lufthansa passengers can choose between German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Once the test phase has been completed, the long-haul fleet will be progressively retrofitted with the new in-seat screens. The first Lufthansa aircraft with the newly equipped Economy class will enter scheduled service in November of this year.will provide personal in-seat video screens for passengers in Economy Class on long-haul flights. In order to make the individual inflight entertainment system as easy as possible for customers to operate and to take their wishes into account, Lufthansa is launching a test phase involving.

Through the exclusive Priority Check-in counters and Security Fast Lanes, e.g. in Frankfurt and Munich, Business Class travellers can board fast and convenient. Senators and Frequent Traveller have, after a registration, the option to Check-in via SMS, which can be conveniently confirmed via the mobile phone.
Relax, rest and work at all important international airports - thanks to the lounges of Lufthansa and the Star Alliance Members. Surf wirelessly in Lufthansa lounges worldwide: Lufthansa already offer a comprehensive W-LAN service in all Lufthansa lounges in Germany as well as in almost all Lufthansa lounges worldwide. With the introduction of this optimised provision, in future passengers will also have wireless Internet access in Lufthansa lounges in Atlanta, Boston, Milan-Malpensa, Zurich and Dubai. And what’s more they are able to make use of T-Mobile’s W-LAN service in many of the lounges belonging to Lufthansa’s airline partners - especially in the USA


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After your flight enjoy the free stay in the lounges. If you land in Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf or New York (JFK) with a Lufthansa Business Class ticket after a Lufthansa long-haul night flight you can freshen up or prepare for the business day ahead in one of the Lufthansa Business lounges. If you have the status HON Circle Member, Lufthansa Senator or Frequent Traveller or are travelling with a First or Business Class ticket Lufthansa will naturally welcome you, as usual, in the respective lounges.
With the gourmet programme 'Connoisseurs on Board' Lufthansa offers you the very best of the culinary arts. New first-class menus created by international top chefs will be introduced every two months. And in the exclusive wine programme Vinothek Discoveries you are guaranteed to find the suitable wine.

The special First Class Service starts right away when you arrive at the First Class Terminal Frankfurt. The parking of your car or the return of your rental car will be done for you by Sixt Valet Service. And naturally Lufthansa will also make sure that your baggage is forwarded. A Personal Assistant awaits you in the foyer and will be at your service from now on. He or she will check in for you and escort you through the subsequent security check, which is handled discreetly, fast and without waiting time. Your personal assistant will also handle all necessary formalities for you should you be flying to destinations abroad whilst you may already savour and enjoy the many advantages of the Lounge Area inside the First Class Terminal. There are numerous other amenities in the Lounge Area, besides the high class restaurant area, for you to enjoy. During your stay in the lounge you can rest in separate day rooms, freshen up in the bathroom area or make use of the privacy in the office units to work. Just as exclusive and personal as your stay at the First Class Terminal Frankfurt was, will be your way to the aircraft. A chauffeur in a Mercedes S-Class or a Porsche Cayenne already awaits you when you leave the First Class Terminal. He will take you directly to your aircraft, ready for takeoff. Should you - due to a late arrival - have less than 45 minutes to catch a possible ongoing flight, an exclusive van service will take you directly to your connecting flight.

With the Sleeper seat you experience the highest of sitting and sleeping comfort because you can easily turn it into a two-metre-long bed. Adjustable head and shoulder rests, a laptop connection and a personal monitor as well as various storage spaces make your seat the perfect place to rest and work. On the upper deck of the Boeing 747 fleet you may enjoy a seat pitch of 228-234 cm (90-92 inches). In the First Class aboard the Airbus A340 you have especially large legroom through a between-seats distance (seat pitch) of 216 cm (85 inches) on an aisle seat.

You can now choose between ten films in up to eight languages. The selection includes European films as well as the very latest Hollywood blockbusters. With twelve radio channels ranging from classical through modern pop to World Music, as well as a variety of games and information videos on a number of destination airports, you will enjoy a varied choice. And so that you don’t miss anything, you will also receive the new ‘Mobile Media World’ programme listing with your mobile media player. You can control your entertainment programme individually on a 7" monitor. The expanded entertainment offer is saved separately to each device - so by using the ‘entertainment on demand’ function you can decide for yourself what to play and when, and can start, interrupt or repeat the programme as desired at any time. Eight different navigation languages, including Russian and Arabic and a user-friendly interface make navigating a pleasure and with the new, noise cancelling headphones you will experience perfect sound quality every time. The high quality headphone with active noise cancellation deliver excellent sound, and a 10.4" screen ensures better viewing. With audio/video-on-demand, you can start, pause, rewind or fast forward movies and music just as you wish. Besides music and films there are CDs, talking books, language courses and a large selection of games digitally awaiting your selection.

In the global Miles & More frequent flyer programme, you collect miles whenever you fly with one of the numerous partner airlines. You'll also add miles to your mileage account by renting cars, staying at hotels or using the products and services of further programme partners.


Award Miles
can be exchanged for flight, upgrade, travel, experience or other awards. remain valid for 36 months after the date they were earned, expiring at the end of the quarter concerned. remain valid indefinitely for Frequent Travellers, Senators and
HON Circle members for as long as they retain such status. remain valid indefinitely for holders of a Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card issued in Germany.


Status Miles are earned on Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air One, Austrian Airlines Group, Cirrus Airlines, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Regional, Lufthansa Private Jet, SWISS and all Star Alliance member airlines. are automatically credited together with the same number of award miles for travel on these airlines. You'll become a Frequent Traveller with 35,000 miles, a Senator with 130,000 miles earned within a calender year. A status mileage level of 100,000 miles applies for members who are not German residents.


HON Circle Miles
are earned on Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air One, Austrian Airlines Group, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Private Jet, Lufthansa Regional and SWISS. are collected on Air-Rail Trains in Germany. Please note that a maximum of 100,000 of these miles can be included in the 600,000 miles required to qualify for HON Circle status. count towards HON Circle status, for which a certain number must be earned within two consecutive calendar years.