Lufthansa's First Class Terminal, Frankfurt
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- Опубліковано 24 лют 2009
- www.TravelsWithSheila.com
Airplane travel is usually not a highlight of traveling but if you stick to one airline and save your miles, you too can fly first class -- FOR FREE! Plan ahead and if you can make it happen, try for Singapore Airlines or Lufthansa.
Lufthansa has a dedicated off-site First Class Lounge that is like dying and going to heaven. They just opened a new First Class Lounge inside the Frankfurt Terminal that is equally luxurious. Oh...to be rich...never mind the famous...I'd settle for filthy rich! But since that's not to be, save your miles.
Sheila - you are the Suze Orman of airline travel. Her catchphrase is "Save your money," and yours is "save your miles"! I was lucky enough to experience the Lufthansa first class terminal last week. It is truly amazing! And the only reason I was there was because of miles! So, you have great advice! :-)
Thank you for a rapid response and your sound advice. I look forward to viewing your next adventure. Thanks again!
Wow! How amazing! From heaven to Calcutta. Contrast must have been striking.
If memory serves, the highlight of the first class terminal was a drive across the tarmac to the plane where we were welcomed on board 🌈 Talk about a movie star moment.
You have the right idea, not wasting miles but saving up for the big enchilada! Have a fabulous trip and thanks for the compliment. Best regards, Travels With Sheila
sheila, what is that beautiful soundtrack? It's simply stunning!
I finally had a chance to look at all your Emirates videos and they look fantastic. Loved the way you cut and showed everythng from start to finish. Next time, it's Emerirates for me (if I have enough for free miles). Your videos are fantastic.
That is a great video, Sheila! Your advice about saving miles is really just sound. I agree with that also.
@travelswithsheila I saw a video about this terminal and I had to watch some personal experiences, great that you made a video. Was lucky once to travel business with Delta to Atlanta, but no such a wonderful lounge. Lufthansa really beats some of the more exclusive airlines here. Wishing you more flights like these for you too come!
Thanks for the video Sheila - awesome! Love the conspiratorial whispers :) I'm looking forward to my Lufthansa first class flight to India, with a 5 hour transit in Frankfurt's First class terminal both on the way in and out!
I'm happy that you're happy
Thanks for your nice comments. I've heard rave reviews about Emirates and hope to fly them one day. Have to accumulate more miles first.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Wish I could sit there all the time, although I must say, just got back from France and try to sit by exit rows for more room...not bad.
@kurbiscremesuppe Thanks for your good wishes. What I need...is a lot more miles to get a First Class Ticket. The only way I'll ever be able to do this. Best regards and thanks for watching and commenting, Best regards, Travels With Sheila
@MegaPlanelover We have always enjoyed India. One of our guides recently described India as a "Living Museum." How true! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Best regards, Travels With Sheila
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Regards to you.
@aroundtheclock Thanks for your very nice comment. I try to provide information and content in my videos so, hopefully, travelers will have a little more knowledge at their fingertips. Thanks also for taking your time to watch and comment. Best regards, Travels With Sheila
@Howarddireito Perhaps, like you, that is why I always get excited when even in economy, Lufthansa offers free drinks, snacks and the flight attendants are usually pleasant. The crews seem to run in "bunches" on American carriers. Either a great crew, or one, as you said, who finds it a chore to fill a water glass. Que sera, sera...I guess. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Best regards, Travels With Sheila
WOW that must of have been some experieience!!! congrats i hope one day i get the change too
I couldn't believe it when I saw Comcast service via the internet on the laptop in the lounge!
@pram77 I sit in the back most of the time (think 90%) and endured a grueling 16 hours in coach from Hong Kong to Newark recently. Emirates is supposed to be fantastic. Never flew, would love to. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Best regards, TWS
I'm 37 seconds into this video and I already like Sheila. (c: I'm thinking about subscribing to your channel. You seem really nice.
Thanks for the compliment. About using the UA Club, I should hope since since you have a First Class Ticket. Show your boarding pass from FRA at IAD along with your domestic ticket. They should let you in if you should both and hope you have a wonderful trip. Also, to get immediate status if you haven't yet done this, contact United and show them proof of what you have flown. Best regards.
Awesome video you have put together. I have saved my miles and for the first time in my life will be flying 1st class to Munich and Mumbai from the US. Keep up the cool videos....
Have you flown to Munich as well...
You have a wonderful life. I'm jealous. Glad to see how much you love it though!
@viveksinbox Hard to find a more blissful experience! Have a wonderful time. Best regards, Travels With Sheila
Dear Sheila,
You missed the BAR with about 50 different whiskeys ! Amazing, I'll be there again in October, love the restaurant ( I believe still served by the Austrian company Do&Co ) . I had the luck to enjoy this terminal about 6 times.
...of course, upgrade vouchers and a batch full of airmiles
BTW: You where flying with an A330 : First Class in a 1-2-1 config while the 747 upper deck ( which I prefer) has an 2-2 config at LH.
@smoc84 I'm pretty happy with my life too but don't forget, everyone has problems. Money, Health, Children, Grandchildren.... Forget all the eat, pray, love. s--t. Think work, work, work...save, save, save...look for the least expensive ways to accomplish your goals...and travel. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Best regards, Travels With Sheila
After seeing this I'm definitely going to save my miles now. Loved your video Sheila, you're so funny! :-)
Oliver
@kurbiscremesuppe Lucky only because of the free United tickets! Otherwise, in the back of the plane with everybody else. Thanks for watching and commenting. Travels With Sheila
@mdusablo Lufthansa First Class Lounge has it's own security! Did you ever? I guess they think that if people really can pay the price (unlike me who uses miles for a free ticket), they need lots of extra pampering. Thanks for watching and commenting. Travels With Sheila
@mdusablo When they took us to the First Class Lounge in a separate building, you went through their own security both entering and leaving. Lufthansa now has a new First Class Lounge inside the terminal and you go through the Airport's security just getting over to it, and I think, go through Lufthansa's security when you leave. But I'm not sure about that.
Thanks, but I really don't have an answer for you. A grandson gave me a bunch of his c.d's and this was on it with no titles. It is very soothing though.
@aortablue I share your pain. We just spent 15+ hours crammed in coach on a flight from Chicago to Hong Kong. Economy is where we usually sit, boo-hoo. Save them miles! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Best regards, TWS
I love Lufthansa, best European airline.
Lufthansa is an excellent airline and my choice for all European travel. I would fly them from Chicago but the United upgrades are important; the only way we usually can sit in Business. This First flight was an exception. Too many miles are necessary now for a free ticket. Thanks for watching and best regards, Sheila
Thanks to Joanne for the helpful information about flying. She is so right in her comments about paying for Business Class or First Class tickets. However, whenever I look at First Class for example, from Chicago to Frankfurt, the fare would be $15,000 roundtrip. $5,000? I only wish... Happy traveling!
me like
sheila, that was funny and a nice video- I appreciate much! thanks for sharing!
Sorry you don't like it. I thought it was rather restful, but appreciate the fact you still watched it. Regards.
No, it is strictly for First Class and a wonderful experience. Thank you United Airlines miles for free tickets (hoarded miles for years just for this)! Best regards, Travels With Sheila
@Robburtjuh It depends on whether or not it is a long haul flight or not. We just flew Frankfurt to Mumbai and LH uses a 747 with upper deck for first class. Seats are totally flat bed and the food was wonderful. Having trouble with my I-Mac today but if I get the software problem fixed, will put up the LH First class one first. Have a wonderful trip. P.S. Nothing like FREE first class tickets! Happy New Year, Travels With Sheila
@UncleBigShot For sure...that's why I hoard them with loving care. Been there and done it. Sat in the back for excruciating hour-after-hour and would still do if that's the only way I could travel. Best, Travels With Sheila
@yoto5951 It completely depends on what leg and what country you are trying to fly to or within. Go onto your American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, etc. sites and look for the mileage charts. It may take some surfing and creative thinking but you'll come up with what you need. OR, call the airline and ask! Let your fingers do the walking. Best regards, Travels With Sheila
Hope you do too! Save your airline miles. That's the only way I could ever fly first class.
If you have a United Airlines Visa card and make at least one purchase a year, the miles are extended. Or, fly once during the year and the same applies. Otherwise, yes, all the miles would expire within a certain period of time. I think all the airlines do this now.
Thanks, Oliver. I try to make videos as interesting as possible. Of course, my 98% bad hair days are always good for a laugh. Best regards, Sheila
Lucky you!
muito bonito seu video
Thank you so much! Best regards, Sheila
Hi there, I would like to ask if the miles you were collecting have an expiry date? I have miles with Emirates but they all expire 3 years after you get them which makes it harder to save.
Absolutely no problem; I try to respond to all comments. I wish you a good trip and hope everything goes well. How could it not flying on Lufthansa?
I am a Mileage Plus Premier Executive member (Gold status within the Star Alliance) and like UA’s frequent flyer program. I unfortunately cannot say the same about its services. How would you explain why most of the flight attendants of U.S. flagged airlines are inelegant, rude and seem to be tired of their jobs? LH’s service in all classes much better than UA’s, where Economy Class passengers not even get a breakfast in flights to Europe. Nice video! I also use my UA miles with other airlines.
@DNETV No, I think it was a 747.
Hi...Enjoying your uploads from your travels...Especially enjoyed Spitzbergen, hope to get there one day.
I have a question you may know the answer to...Just about to switch alligence from Silver One World ff member to Start flying with Stat Alliance.
I travel LH first class FRA-IAD connecting UA IAD-SFO also in First on my next flight (not award). I know about the first class terminal in FRA, but can I use the UA club lounge in IAD even though I don't have *A status yet?
Hope u can help. Thx
@mdusablo When you arrive at the FC-Terminal a personal assistant takes care of your luggage, will guide you thru security (the terminal has its own 2 security lines) , you pass a samll duty-free shop , than you are IN. He/She has your passport and ticket and picks you up in time, guide you thru border control finally in the smart car (Porsche Cayenne,Mercedes S-Class) which allows you to arrive shortly before doors are closing.
It is really an own world
jjhamburg
@travelswithsheila Oh ok. I thought that you were sitting in a middle row of the plane. My mistake
How great! I used my United miles to fly to Rome on Lufthansa. Going in September although it's Business Class. Could you tell a big difference between Business and First on the plane?
I dont think EK First is better than LH First - while I do think both EK Business and definitely Economy are better than LH. You might have a look at my last Economy Video and some of the First/Business class vids, if you wish..would be interested to know how they compare in your view
@travelswithsheila
Hey Sheila,
How were the seats itself? Am flying LH First Class in March, and did not read very good reviews about the seats :-(
Grtz Robbert
@travelswithsheila oh now I know why I thought it was an a330. I looked on the lufthansa sight and typed in Frankfurt to Kolkota and it said a330
When did you go through security?
It was...wouldn't it be nice to have access to 1st class all the time?
Were you flying on an Airbus A330?
@jjhamburg Lucky you! I don't have enough miles right now for Lufthansa First Class and will have to use Free Business Class when we fly to India in December. Boo-hoo...isn't life tough sometimes?
The music is annoying.
well, you need to learn how to spell first!
Sheila - you are the Suze Orman of airline travel. Her catchphrase is "Save your money," and yours is "save your miles"! I was lucky enough to experience the Lufthansa first class terminal last week. It is truly amazing! And the only reason I was there was because of miles! So, you have great advice! :-)