As we all know, Lufthansa is currently investing in its premium experience, with the new Allegris concept. The airline is installing new cabins on long haul aircraft, overhauling the onboard soft product, and renovating dozens of lounges. For that last point, there’s a positive update.
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First new-style Lufthansa First Lounge opens doors
Historically, there have been two Lufthansa First Lounges at Munich Airport (MUC) in Terminal 2 — one in the main part of the terminal, and one in the satellite part of the terminal. The latter has definitely historically been more impressive than the former.
The one in the main part of the terminal closed in October 2024, so that it could undergo a renovation. The lounge has finally reopened as of today, Thursday, May 22, 2025. The lounge can be accessed from near gates G21 and H21, and it’s open daily from 5AM until 10PM.
This is great news, not just in terms of finally seeing the updated lounge design, but also in terms of lounge capacity at the airport increasing. Not only have all eligible passengers been restricted to one lounge, but the satellite lounge is also a bit out of the way, if you’re not leaving from that part of the terminal.
Lufthansa describes the updated lounge as boasting “timeless elegance, stylish design and comfortable ambience.” The roughly 1,000 square meter (~10,760 square foot) facility boasts a newly designed gastronomic area with an updated restaurant area, a buffet by an open kitchen, and a newly designed bar. Below are the first pictures that have been shared of the lounge.
My take on the Lufthansa First Lounge Munich redesign
I’d say the changes are definitely evolutionary rather than revolutionary, especially when you consider that the lounge has been closed for roughly seven months. For context, below are some pictures of what the lounge looked like before the updates.
As you can tell, the carpet has changed, and the furniture has been updated. However, it’s my understanding that the biggest change is to the dining area (including the bar and kitchen), yet the pictures shared by Lufthansa don’t really give us a great sense of the extent to which that has changed.
Anyway, it looks like quite a nice facility, and these appear to be some moderate improvements. I quite like Lufthansa First Lounges, though there’s no denying that the design has historically felt a bit industrial and sterile. I imagine that what we’re seeing here will be the prototype for Lufthansa First Lounges going forward.
Bottom line
The Lufthansa First Lounge Munich in the main part of Terminal 2 has just reopened, after a closure of roughly seven months. This is the first Lufthansa First Lounge to get a redesign. I can see the difference compared to before, but the changes are definitely minor, in the scheme of things.
What do you make of the updated Lufthansa First Lounge Munich?
Haven’t been yet as currently checking out AF for 2025. But this is a lovely intimate lounge. Left side looks to have been renovated (although not sure why that took 3 years or whatever). But any update is great. It’s a nice, elegant lounge with (ok it’s been a while, so who knows now if “käfer” catering has destroyed it) impeccable service. Can’t go wrong with LH/LX lounges anywhere. Now if they could fix their hard product…
Based on the first picture you shared it does look like the dining area has been more segmented, whereas IIRC it used to be more of an open area (but I may be thinking of the other F lounge). I really like those new swivel pillow chairs, they look very comfy.
If that's truly all they've changed then it's par for the course with Lufthansa... taking 7x as long as everyone else to do something.
The lounge looks exactly the same as it did before.
I will be there this weekend if you'd like me take any photos?
Ben - will you write about LH blocking old F ex-US on partners? If you check Seats.Aero now there are a number of flights within 3 days with plentiful F and A availability, but partners only have access ex-MUC/FRA
I even see O availability for M&M but none available for partners. It appears this applies to all inbound flights to FRA or MUC.
I noticed the same thing - availability ex-US was consistently decent for close departures until early May when it dropped off.
This happens every year. Demand to fly to Europe for summer is high and less so in reverse. It will likely be the opposite at the end of the summer.
Fair enough. It seemed to be especially steep of a decline starting May 7 after really consistent awards being released, but it certainly could simply be increased demand.
Already a fantastic lounge, way better than any Skyteam F lounge.