after this last series of flights, I was really impressed with Lufthansa, except for four little niggles. 1--food choices a bit strange leaving Germany (roast goose, catfish or a vegetarian cabbage roll), 2--not very good desserts (definitely not any ice cream) 3--no brewed decaffeinated coffee (and no Starbucks anyway 4--what was that little thumbwheel on the side of the seat? Anyway, the planes I was on had the old seats, and they did not lack for anything, plus were an extra inch wider than United's. All that plus a 747 generally gives LH my vote.