With Oktoberfest kicking off in Germany this weekend, Lufthansa is bringing some of the fun to the skies…
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Lufthansa’s special flights with Oktoberfest crews
As has been tradition for the past 19 years, Lufthansa will have special flights with crews wearing traditional Oktoberfest clothing (including dirndls for women and lederhosen for men). Specifically:
- On September 20, these crews operated flights from Munich (MUC) to Shanghai (PVG)
- On September 29, these crews are operating flights from Munich (MUC) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
- You’ll also see some ground staff at Munich Airport Terminal 2 wearing traditional Oktoberfest clothing
The crews are sporting attire that was introduced a few years ago, which is sustainably produced by Munich-based costume specialist Angermaier. With these outfits, the dirndls have silver woven flowers with a color-coordinated apron and metal clasp on the apron band, while the lederhosen have a classically cut waistcoat.
Lufthansa Oktoberfest goodies in lounges and onboard
You don’t have to take one of these special flights to get into the Oktoberfest spirit. Over the coming weeks, Lufthansa will be serving Bavarian specialities onboard select flights. In first and business class, the selection will include roast chicken, mushroom ragout with pretzel dumplings, roasted almonds, and Oktoberfest chocolates. In premium economy and economy, Nuremberg bratwurst with Bavarian cabbage and mashed potatoes will be served.
Meanwhile in the Lufthansa Senator and Lufthansa Business Lounge Munich, the airline will be serving Munich potato soup, roast pork, and steamed dumplings with vanilla sauce. Meanwhile in the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich, the airline will be serving Bavarian duck breast and sweet Oktoberfest delicacies.
Bottom line
With Oktoberfest kicking off in Munich, Lufthansa is celebrating as usual. This includes special flights operated by crews wearing traditional uniforms, and Oktoberfest themed meals on select flights, as well as in lounges at Munich Airport.
If any OMAAT readers take a Lufthansa flight through Munich in the coming weeks, please report back!
I would be excited to see them offer these celebratory outfits and food for the entire fest season. Too bad it's just 2 days / 2 flights.
Interesting the two routes are Asia routes
A real 5* airline would concentrate on a solid premium product and good customer service - day in and day out - instead of promoting some gimmick. Or maybe the whole point of a gimmick is to distract the weary pax from the dreary ordinariness of it all?
But John, the U.S. airline’s “Promoting some gimmick” has to be their reliance upon the brainwashed U.S. travellers who also depend upon their points for miles programs, yes?
Thanks for the grin old bean …. :-)
What do they mean by “sustainably produced” lederhosen? Are the cows still alive?
That means they ate the cows. :)
Meanwhile, the risk of a pilot strike beginning October looms. In true German tradition, of course.
....so enjoy the Oktoberfest themed flights, if they fly.
Lufthansa employees are not known for great hospitality, but they are particularly hateful in connection with strikes. I recall on two different flights immediately after strikes, with catering not yet fully up and running, where the flight attendants were making fun of passengers for what we were stuck eating in F. Entitled ********.
Flew LH 452 (MUC - LAX) in First yesterday. Lots of fun details in the First Class lounge like festive decorations and a special menu. I also received an Oktoberfest bath duck at the lounge reception after asking.
Interesting you mention the Bavarian Duck in the lounge. I could actually choose this dish onboard. Also there were lots of Oktoberfest snacks onboard like chocolate and some cookie. Pretty tasty and the crew was simply amazing.
Nice photographs Ben …. ;-)