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A Real “Bed” in the sky – Odyssey on Lufthansa’s new First Class
In order to get home, I decide to issue a Star Alliance award ticket, and after many interesting conversations with US Airways agents, I am able to book a roundtrip between Osaka, Japan and Chicago via Frankfurt in first class. I am sure there are many reports on United First so I am going to skip that part. Ironically I am writing this report sitting at 1A on N773US, which features the hybrid Continental livery and the new first and business class. Anyway back to Lufthansa, I believe Lufthansa decides to refresh its first class cabin on the Boeing 747-400s to match the new first class cabin launched on A380s (and I presume that these 747s will be kept a bit longer so something needs to be done). Someone brilliant at LH decides to go back to old school first class – how about a real bed next to the seat. It reminds me of Japan Airlines and Philippine Airlines old commercial showing bed in first class in the upper deck of the Boeing 747. So Lufthansa really gives it a magic and modernist touch, and the upholstery has changed to a brownish color, which is a bit more stylish than the blue color. Many fellow travelers have talked about it and there were tons of pictures, so I hope this trip report will help you “see” the product better, and since I still have a return flight in January next year, and more than happy to answer any question or try to address them in the future. If there is a particular aspect of the seat that you want to photograph, please let me know! Please make it reasonable. I am not going to ripe out the mattress to show what is behind it. LOL!
BTW this is my 200th Boeing 747-400 flight!
November 2, 2011
LH 741 KIX-FRA Lv1100 Arr1500 Boeing 747-400 D-ABVK “Hannover”
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Osaka Kansai Airport was quite busy this morning, as there was an upcoming public holiday in Japan and some people are taking advantage of a vacation. The morning period also features a major European departure bank (all European airlines depart in the mid-morning hours), and the first bank of flights heading to Korea, China, Hong Kong, and other regional destinations. Checking the load periodically suggests that I was the only one booked in first class and was definitely looking forward to a private cabin. Of course… anyway, check-in line was long at economy and the flight was definitely packed in the business and economy cabin this afternoon. First class nonetheless remained empty and I was immediately assisted. Check in took less than a few minutes, and I was on my way with a lounge invitation and a boarding pass in the traditional Lufthansa first class folder.
Check in display system – really cool and let you know exactly which airline and which cabin class use which counters and it is just nice to look it
Busy Lufthansa check-in area
First Class line
First Class carpet
First Class check-in counter
The departure hall was busy but things ran smoothly and I was able to go through security and immigration line within a reasonable amount of time. Just as I left the immigration counter, I spotted D-ABVK landing at R/W6R right on time. I took my time, as I knew the Asuka lounge was nothing special. After a quick shuttle ride to the North Wing, I first stopped at the gate and took some photos of the plane. Boeing 747 still amazes me even after flying Boeing 787. Getting ready for the return flight.
In order to get home, I decide to issue a Star Alliance award ticket, and after many interesting conversations with US Airways agents, I am able to book a roundtrip between Osaka, Japan and Chicago via Frankfurt in first class. I am sure there are many reports on United First so I am going to skip that part. Ironically I am writing this report sitting at 1A on N773US, which features the hybrid Continental livery and the new first and business class. Anyway back to Lufthansa, I believe Lufthansa decides to refresh its first class cabin on the Boeing 747-400s to match the new first class cabin launched on A380s (and I presume that these 747s will be kept a bit longer so something needs to be done). Someone brilliant at LH decides to go back to old school first class – how about a real bed next to the seat. It reminds me of Japan Airlines and Philippine Airlines old commercial showing bed in first class in the upper deck of the Boeing 747. So Lufthansa really gives it a magic and modernist touch, and the upholstery has changed to a brownish color, which is a bit more stylish than the blue color. Many fellow travelers have talked about it and there were tons of pictures, so I hope this trip report will help you “see” the product better, and since I still have a return flight in January next year, and more than happy to answer any question or try to address them in the future. If there is a particular aspect of the seat that you want to photograph, please let me know! Please make it reasonable. I am not going to ripe out the mattress to show what is behind it. LOL!
BTW this is my 200th Boeing 747-400 flight!
November 2, 2011
LH 741 KIX-FRA Lv1100 Arr1500 Boeing 747-400 D-ABVK “Hannover”
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...8QbNHDNy5bqT0Y
Osaka Kansai Airport was quite busy this morning, as there was an upcoming public holiday in Japan and some people are taking advantage of a vacation. The morning period also features a major European departure bank (all European airlines depart in the mid-morning hours), and the first bank of flights heading to Korea, China, Hong Kong, and other regional destinations. Checking the load periodically suggests that I was the only one booked in first class and was definitely looking forward to a private cabin. Of course… anyway, check-in line was long at economy and the flight was definitely packed in the business and economy cabin this afternoon. First class nonetheless remained empty and I was immediately assisted. Check in took less than a few minutes, and I was on my way with a lounge invitation and a boarding pass in the traditional Lufthansa first class folder.
Check in display system – really cool and let you know exactly which airline and which cabin class use which counters and it is just nice to look it
Busy Lufthansa check-in area
First Class line
First Class carpet
First Class check-in counter
The departure hall was busy but things ran smoothly and I was able to go through security and immigration line within a reasonable amount of time. Just as I left the immigration counter, I spotted D-ABVK landing at R/W6R right on time. I took my time, as I knew the Asuka lounge was nothing special. After a quick shuttle ride to the North Wing, I first stopped at the gate and took some photos of the plane. Boeing 747 still amazes me even after flying Boeing 787. Getting ready for the return flight.
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