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Lufthansa Will Fly To Columbus, Ohio, Thanks To $46.9 Million Revenue Guarantee Program

Ben Schlappig — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:52:06 +0000

Lufthansa will launch 3x weekly Frankfurt to Columbus flights on May 5, 2027, a first transatlantic route for CMH, supported by Ohio's $46.9 million revenue guarantee program.

Lufthansa Retires The Airbus A340-600 After 23 Years: The End Of An Era

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:54:07 +0000

Lufthansa will fly its last passenger Airbus A340-600 service on October 18, 2026, ending 23 years of the four-engine jet at the airline. Here's why I'll miss it.

Lufthansa A380 Pilots File Complaint Over 17 Minute SFO Takeoff Wait: Valid Point Or Overreaction?

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:33:13 +0000

Lufthansa A380 pilots were frustrated by a 17 minute wait for takeoff at SFO and told the departure controller they'd file a report. Were they right to complain?

Lufthansa Boeing 747 Performs Eye-Catching Go-Around At LAX

Ben Schlappig — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:36:45 +0000

A Lufthansa 747 touched down late on LAX's runway 24R, then aborted the landing so abruptly its tail nearly scraped the pavement.

Lufthansa Gets Sassy With Customer On Social Media, Divides The Internet

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:48:43 +0000

A Lufthansa social media rep told an impatient customer his response "isn't going to magically change" — and the internet can't decide if that's rude or refreshing.

Lufthansa Airbus A380 Lands Early In Munich, Hits Runway Lights... Second Runway Incident In Two Days!

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:23:59 +0000

Goodness, one of the runways at Germanys second biggest airport seems to be having a rough couple of days, after back-to-back incidents.

Review: Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Boeing 787 (AUS-FRA)

Ben Schlappig — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

For the first sector of my Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, I flew Lufthansa’s Boeing 787-9 Allegris business class on the 9hr25min flight from Austin (AUS) to Frankfurt (FRA).

This discussion thread is connected to our post: Review: Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Boeing 787 (AUS-FRA).

I Flew Lufthansa’s 787 Allegris Business Class: It Was Pretty Good, With Several Misses

Ben Schlappig — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Hello from Germany, as I just flew Lufthansa’s new Boeing 787-9 Allegris business class on the 9hr25min flight from Austin (AUS) to Frankfurt (FRA), kicking off what should be a very fun trip.

Whoa: Lufthansa Wants To Stop Fighting With Employees, Aims For Labor Peace

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Lufthansa has long struggled with labor relations, and it has cost the airline dearly. Over the years we’ve seen endless strikes at the airline, and in the end, management seems to lose. It’s amazing how executives at the airline make the same mistake over and over, while expecting different results.

Introduction: Four Seasons Yacht Via Turkmenistan & Saudi Arabia

Ben Schlappig — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:40:23 +0000

Welcome to my next trip report series, covering a trip that I just wrapped up, which will include reviews of flights, hotels, and even a cruise.