With Oktoberfest kicking off shortly in Germany, 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 17 years, Lufthansa will have special flights with crews wearing traditional Oktoberfest clothing (including dirndls for women and lederhosen for men). Specifically:
- On September 15 (today), these crews are operating flights from Munich (MUC) to Mexico City (MEX)
- On September 24, these crews are operating flights from Munich (MUC) to Washington (IAD)
- You’ll also see some ground staff at Munich Airport Terminal 2 wearing traditional Oktoberfest clothing
The crews will be sporting attire that was introduced last year, which is sustainably produced by Munich-based costume specialist Angermaier. With these costumes, 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 in first and business class on flights from Munich. Guests will also receive roasted almonds, Oktoberfest chocolates, and gingerbread hearts.
Meanwhile in the Lufthansa Senator and Lufthansa Business Lounge Munich Airport Terminal 2 satellite, the airline will be serving Leberkäs’ (meat loaf), pretzels, and Weißwürste. The Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich will also be festively decorated, and will have a special menu, including a festive soup, roasted duck, and homemade apple strudel with vanilla sauce, roasted almonds, and rum sultanas.
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 in first and business class, 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!
We are flying to MUC for Oktoberfest this coming Friday! Scored J tix on TAP through Aeroplan. It’s not LH F but I’ll take it.
The only thing better would be if they served Käseleberkäs! #yum #drool
I go to München nearly every year in mid to late February for work. I would love to visit someday during Octoberfest. But I've heard/seen that it's a "tourist hell" and PACKED to the brim. Plus, it's crazy expensive during those times. Any anecdotes or tips for attending "around" this time? Or is Christmas Market time just as "bad"?
Don't go to Munich Oktoberfest (which is an overpriced tourist trap), but instead visit one of the local festivals in the smaller towns/villages around.
Barthelmarkt in Oberstimm is my recommendation. Just check out the dates before making any booking.
My Dad and I were there in 2019 and we’re going again in a week and a half with a few friends. Hotels are expensive but not insane if you book far out, as in at least 9 months out. It’s definitely busy, but we also like going to Vegas for New Years so we’re not really bothered by crowds. With 2 of us, we were always able to get a seat at a table...
My Dad and I were there in 2019 and we’re going again in a week and a half with a few friends. Hotels are expensive but not insane if you book far out, as in at least 9 months out. It’s definitely busy, but we also like going to Vegas for New Years so we’re not really bothered by crowds. With 2 of us, we were always able to get a seat at a table in one of the big tents without any reservation. The beers are around €14, but it’s a liter, and that’s the only size, so it works out to about €7 for a normal sized beer which is less than you’d pay plenty of places. (Talking about you, Oslo). I’d say the best tip is to book really far out, don’t go with a big group because it’ll be too hard to get seats in the tents, and don’t be in a hurry. There will be plenty of crowds and waiting but if you relax and go with the flow you’ll have a blast.
Also will be flying out of Munich on the way out and will visit the lounge so I’ll report back :)
No special beer?
Very hard to find awards
Lufthansa MEX-MUC has Lifemiles availability in J a few days in late September. Just booked my Dad a seat on the 27th.
Experienced this in F on Sept 4, MUC-IAD. It was fun! Gingerbread hearts, pretzels, and Oktoberfest napkins/tableware. Some photos at: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35566866-post2516.html
As noted, LH F availability US-EU is very poor at the moment. Current only hope is ex-MUC.
Yeah, but no award availability in first class or business class on Lufthansa from the US, It sucks.