Originally Posted by
Madone59
Why not FRA-EWR-ZFV? UA has flatbeds on that route. LH is operating an A346 (I think), and the ones X: FRA have the older C seats.
I'm flying FRA-PHL later this year on LH and I am booked on a 3-class plane with 2-class service. If OP is SEN or HON he/she could snag a F seat for free and travel in style. Service will be J.
However as far as I understand, OP finds the D fare too expensive, so the point is kind of moot. A cheaper option (but not *A) would be through BRU and then BRU-PHL with US.