Singapore for the Weekend: Lufthansa First Class New York JFK to Frankfurt

You didn't have any caviar?

From what I've seen on other TRs based on this cabin, the positioning of the TV seems to be one of the only common complaints about this type of seating. Especially if you're someone who enjoys lounging in bed while watching TV (which would be most FC passengers, I imagine).

Why the skimpy breakfast options? I mean, ok, it's a short trip but it's still first class. If somebody ordered both muesli and eggs, would they refuse?

That IS a disappointment to not get the rose.

I'd write LH and get some sort of credit for the intentional slight.

I love LH's F class menu descriptions. Delicious dressing? That's actually hilarious and would kinda scare me as to what it actually is. I think they should get a native English speaker to do their menus so they're not so hilarious lol

nice photos! What camera did you use?

Is the dressing a funky translation from something more meaningful in German? I know you are fluent so I am curious if you checked out how it was translated.

@ Andy -- I just didn't want to eat too much (I'm on a diet), and it's not like the taste of caviar has changed over the months/years.

As far as the breakfast menu goes, keep in mind that dinner and breakfast are only about 2.5-3 hours apart. Almost no one else ate breakfast, and I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue if you wanted two of the options, as Lufthansa flight attendants tend to be very flexible.

@ traveller340 -- Amazingly enough it's not even a translation issue.

@ webzoid -- Thanks! I use the Canon S95.

@ AdamH -- Funny enough the German menu says "delicious dressing" as well.

Great TR!

Just one thing to comment on, if I may. "Unique" cannot be altered by words such as "very" or "pretty"... Something is either unique - or not unique!

@Janyyc, you sound like Rava from an episode of Seinfeld. There are no small coincidences and big coincidences! Only coincidences.

Coins, you said you were greeted by older male flight attendants.
The photo clearly shows that he's a young male FA (to me).

@ Dan -- Older=older than me. 😉

In all honesty, the one pictured seemed to be in his upper-40s, while the other one was in his 50s. My point was that they weren't 22 year old trainees.

The LH F bed looks very nice. I am sure being able to use the LH F Terminal was great even though you had a long layover.

Is that what macadamia nuts and water look like?

"The only disappointment was that the flight attendant didn’t distribute the signature Lufthansa rose."

I pray you are not serious.

I really love Lufthansa First Class on the updated Boeing 747-400. The design is well thought out and I love the huge storage space under the bed. Just wish the seat can recline a bit more.

Regarding breakfast service, there are usually less than one or two takers for the breakfast service and I am sure there are flights with no one eating breakfast. So the F/A will have no issue if you want all the items plus it is LH First. On my last DC to Frankfurt flight, I was the only one who ate the breakfast and basically chose a bunch of items from all three menus and the F/As had no issues accommodating me. Since I was in West Coast time, it was like dinner for me. I really appreciate that Lufthansa keeps a hot option.

Thanks for the report!

This is more of an observation than anything, but I find it funny that airlines like LH insists on serving you with glassware with their logo on, they make sure that the logo always faces you et cetera, but they still hand out "common" water bottles, just like the ones you can buy at any convenience store or gas station.

I mean, it's not like I'm expecting Voss water or anything, but I do wonder why they don't rebottle -- or at least rebrand it.

Hi Lucky,

I have never flown first class but have an upcoming flight planned. I love to eat, and since I am athletic and a larger man, are you able to order as much as you want off the menu and/or at various times or are you relegated to ordering when they serve you and only one entree, app....etc per person?

thanks for your great work!

RJ

@ RJ -- In first class there really are no rules, and they cater plenty of food. So on just about any airline you can eat as much as you want when you want. Don't be afraid to ask them!

Hey, and you snapped a photo of the Airbus A321(?) in "classic" LH livery at the next gate! Much more impressive than water and macadamia nuts...;-)

"The flight attendant asked if I was a Lufthansa employee"
Sloppy stuff. They know EVERYTHING from the pax list printout.
But you're only partly right - Some senior management have F rights for both business and private travel. The privilege was removed at the end of April for other staff.

I always get the feeling that the menus are written by people who don't eat in real restaurants or have no idea about/interest in food. Or correct capitalisation, for that matter.
A bit of trivia: my wife did their First Class menus for a while years ago and got a lot of positive feedback. Then they figured they could save money and gave it to an intern...

I was looking at pictures fo the new 747 -8 and they dont have the same first class product, the bed to the side of the seat. Is it a space thing?

Sam

@ sam -- The reason behind the first class configuration on the 747-400 is because the product is on the upper deck, meaning they have a bit of extra space. The product they're installing on the 748 is the same as the new product on the A330/340/380, which is equally good, in my opinion.

hello lucky. I'm taking the same plane in this post.

which row is the best for privacy do you think?

Already 83 c, h has gone...

@ jjjaw -- I like row 82. It still has plenty of room without feeling claustrophobic, and has a private feel.

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PLEASE TELL ME HOW DO I FLY IN THIS CABIN AGAIN I WANT TO SLEEP IN THAT BED SO BAD ITS RETIRED NOW PLEASE TELL ME HOW DO I PUT IT IN A LUFTHANSA PLANE AGAIN PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE