Lufthansa First vs. Asiana
Mar 27, 2017, 1:49 pm
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Lufthansa First vs. Asiana
Hey guys - I am currently booked on Asiana First from ICN-LAX. I have the option of flying the other way via Lufthansa but it does add a lot of travel time. Thoughts on Lufthansa vs. Asiana first? Is it significantly better that I should make an effort to fly?
Thanks!
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Mar 27, 2017, 11:31 pm
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I don't like the LH 748 in row 3 and 4, seats are too close to each other. Also The two middle seats on the 3x0 have a somewhat smaller footrest.
Wha is your intention? Getting from A to B: Asiana. Going on a 'cruise' and experiencing the FCL/FCT in FRA: LH
Mar 28, 2017, 12:46 am
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But seriously, I think the real question here is whether you want to spend 10 hours or 30 hours traveling from ICN to LAX.
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Mar 28, 2017, 1:25 am
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In my opinion both products are very good.
I don't like the LH 748 in row 3 and 4, seats are too close to each other. Also The two middle seats on the 3x0 have a somewhat smaller footrest.
Wha is your intention? Getting from A to B: Asiana. Going on a 'cruise' and experiencing the FCL/FCT in FRA: LH
I don't like the LH 748 in row 3 and 4, seats are too close to each other. Also The two middle seats on the 3x0 have a somewhat smaller footrest.
Wha is your intention? Getting from A to B: Asiana. Going on a 'cruise' and experiencing the FCL/FCT in FRA: LH
Mar 28, 2017, 4:47 am
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Mar 29, 2017, 10:37 am
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I find Asiana a little bit claustrophobic and prefer Lufthansa. But you should obviously try both and draw your own conclusions. 
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I like seat 1K. No particular reason. It just feels like home or something.
Mar 31, 2017, 10:47 am
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As others have said, both airlines are very good in F. I've read a few complaints in other forums about LH F service going downhill, but nothing to the point of dissuading me from flying LH F if I have the chance.
If you have the time and somehow the cost in miles or $$ is the same, I'd take the long way home for at least three reasons:
1. Having taken the ICN-LAX flight in F, I actually found 10 hours a bit short for fully enjoying it.
2. If it's a long enough layover, you get to enjoy the LH FRA F terminal.
3. You get to compare the two products.