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 an interesting update.
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First new-style Lufthansa First Lounge opens soon
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. While the plan was initially for the lounge to reopen as of February 2025, that timeline didn’t stick, unfortunately.
Up until recently, we’ve just seen a rolling delay with the reopening, though there’s now a positive update. On its lounge news webpage, Lufthansa has now revealed that the Lufthansa First Lounge Munich will reopen as of Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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.
I’m curious what redesign Lufthansa comes up with
Lufthansa hasn’t revealed much about what we should expect from the new Lufthansa First Lounge Munich, other than to say that it will feature “modernized amenities” with a “redesigned First Class Wining & Dining Area.” There is one (sort of) rendering of what Lufthansa is going for, but that’s it.
While Lufthansa’s first lounge with the new Allegris concept opened in Newark, this will be the first Lufthansa First Lounge to get redesigned, so I imagine this is the prototype for what the airline will use going forward.
I quite like Lufthansa First Lounges, though there’s no denying that the design is a bit industrial and sterile.
I suspect the new Lufthansa Lounge Newark gives us a sense of what we can expect. I think the lounge will likely still look familiar for Lufthansa customers, with furniture that’s a similar color. However, they definitely “warmed up” the design a bit, with the more restaurant-style bar area, the wood partitions around the seating, etc.
I’d love to see something revolutionary, but I’m not counting on it…
Bottom line
The Lufthansa First Lounge Munich in the main part of Terminal 2 is reopening as of May 22, 2025, after a closure of several months. This is the first Lufthansa First Lounge to get a redesign, so I’m looking forward to seeing what the airline has come up with.
What are you expecting from the updated Lufthansa First Lounge Munich?
Will LH exclude non-revenue passengers?
@ Lee -- Sorry, non-revenue as in... staff travel? There's no update to the lounge access policy compared to what the airline currently has across its network.
I hope so! First Class Lounges are for First Class Pax or HON Circle members.
Do you mean staff travel? No, folks on staff travel are not eligable for LH Lounges in general and especially not in First Class Lounges. It's kind of embarrassing asking this on a public frequent flyer site.
Do you mean tickets booked with miles? There is revenue in that for airlines btw ;) But LH never excluded award tickets from lounge entry and there are no plans of that I'm aware of.
This will be an excellent lounge, and easily rival and beat La Premier Inn at Charles de Gulag. Typical Star Alliance dominance over Skyteam
Well, I suppose there are those who delight in a schnitzel and a beer—how quaint. And then, naturally, there are others who might favour something a touch more elevated—perhaps a canard croisé à l’orange accompanied by endives fondantes, and a rather lovely glass of Puligny-Montrachet. But of course, each to their own, isn’t it? No judgment.
I seriously doubt the food will be better than LP. Air France greatly benefits from the collective French gourmet culture and you do see it in their dining on both in-flight and ground experiences.
You don't have to like or dislike airlines just because of their alliances. Air France is solidly towards the top amongst European airlines.
Lufthansa lounges continue to feel outdated. The amenities might be nice, I just never feel comfortable in their lounges no matter how many beers they have on draft. Those seats haunt me…