I just got back from a trip where I took four International fligths with Lufthansa. To my surprise the special welcoming of their status passengers ( I have Senator status) appears to phase out. In the past the purser stopped by after take off and prior to landing to address me personally. Especially during the service they always addressed me by name. On none of the flights did this occur this time - ironically on the last flight I got even served by the 2nd purser in command. Very disappointing as I assume that there are not too many US based Senator based customers and I connected via Germany on my way to the Middle East. I guess I start converting to the Gulf carriers who show their appreciation to their customers even without having status.