The definitive LH First experience thread [including how to maximize it]
Jan 18, 2010, 12:15 pm
#106
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Perhaps you do the Sheraton after complaining that your Schnitzel or Leberkäs is undercooked and thus you cannot fly on the same day, so then LH must book you a room at the Kempinski, and then demand that since it is only a day room they must book you a suite at the Sheraton for the night. You can then arrive back at the FCT at 0530 for the following day's flight and repeat the enhancement process.
Last edited by Jgish; Jan 18, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Jan 18, 2010, 5:35 pm
#107
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Jan 18, 2010, 6:43 pm
#108
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we forgot:
- once you made your way into the FCT start a loudish webcam conference on skype and let all your friend know about the experience.
- Forget your suitcase at the FCT, go back and do the car ride twice @:-). Don't forget to complain about the S Class and let the driver know that even Air Asia offers its passengers the same service with a Maybach
- Walk down from F to the Y section wearing your favorite t-shirt labelled "Eure Armut kotzt mich an"
- Take at least one F blanket home with you
- Please also put HON priority tags on your handluggage. Better take 2 per item, you never know.
Jan 18, 2010, 7:30 pm
#109
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Not sure why everyone is making up stories here... I always have a good time...
- Upon arrival at the FCT, I shout "Where the hell is my glass of champagne? Has anyone died?". I then proceed to the screening where
- I usually fight with the screening guys over my baby food glasses (filled with champagne....)Once in the FCT,
- I insist on sitting in an armchair that’s already occupied.
- After the vacate the Cigar Lounge for my personal use, I complain about the smoke.
- I have dayrooms blocked for all duckies traveling with me
- I demand "Please rebook my ticket!" and whenever they ask me "What would you like to change, sir?", I shout back: "Don't bother me with the details of your incompetency!"
- I tell all staff - and I mean all - that Wolfgang M. is totally in love with me and would leave his wife any second for me.
- I pick up the doggy bags with six bottles of champagne - "My cats will be so grateful!"
- Once on the way to the aircraft, I let the driver know that I am allergic to Macadamia nuts and expect a nut-free environment on board.
- After boarding, I take my favourite seat 2A muttering something about a National Disgrace and will only switch off my mobile after I complained to Wolfgang about another sub-standard experience.
Love my Lufthansa...
- Upon arrival at the FCT, I shout "Where the hell is my glass of champagne? Has anyone died?". I then proceed to the screening where
- I usually fight with the screening guys over my baby food glasses (filled with champagne....)Once in the FCT,
- I insist on sitting in an armchair that’s already occupied.
- After the vacate the Cigar Lounge for my personal use, I complain about the smoke.
- I have dayrooms blocked for all duckies traveling with me
- I demand "Please rebook my ticket!" and whenever they ask me "What would you like to change, sir?", I shout back: "Don't bother me with the details of your incompetency!"
- I tell all staff - and I mean all - that Wolfgang M. is totally in love with me and would leave his wife any second for me.
- I pick up the doggy bags with six bottles of champagne - "My cats will be so grateful!"
- Once on the way to the aircraft, I let the driver know that I am allergic to Macadamia nuts and expect a nut-free environment on board.
- After boarding, I take my favourite seat 2A muttering something about a National Disgrace and will only switch off my mobile after I complained to Wolfgang about another sub-standard experience.
Love my Lufthansa...
Jan 18, 2010, 11:41 pm
#110
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I nearly forgot about this one:
On last weeks flight the guy sitting next to me (SEN on F award) asked the FA for TOMORROWs newspaper - not today's, as he had already read that one !
The silly excuse that tomorrows paper had not been printed yet was not accepted by this chap and he shook his head and mumbled something.
I subsequently asked the FA for next week's lottery numbers. However they turned out to be wrong too. A disgrace !
On last weeks flight the guy sitting next to me (SEN on F award) asked the FA for TOMORROWs newspaper - not today's, as he had already read that one !
The silly excuse that tomorrows paper had not been printed yet was not accepted by this chap and he shook his head and mumbled something.
I subsequently asked the FA for next week's lottery numbers. However they turned out to be wrong too. A disgrace !
Jan 19, 2010, 12:00 am
#111
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Jan 19, 2010, 12:06 am
#112
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So HON on €1000 F tix > SEN on F award ?
Watch your language on the internet.
Jan 19, 2010, 12:17 am
#113
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Jan 19, 2010, 12:27 am
#114
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How about:
- Ask for the type of tix each pax in the F cabin is travelling on (with price paid if appropriate, or FFP miles used) so you can ensure you receive the level of service appropriate for the tix you hold.
- The information should also include their FFP and status.
- Ask for a list of pecking order, e.g. F&F > HON on full fare revenue tix > SEN on M&M award tix > *G on US Dividend Miles award ...
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Jan 19, 2010 at 1:33 am
Jan 19, 2010, 12:59 am
#115
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Jan 19, 2010, 2:08 am
#116
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Basically, we left on a Monday night, so everybody had gotten the Monday issue before the flight and into the flight she had the first issue (this is like a 8 pm print) of the Tuesday SZ.
Jan 19, 2010, 3:33 am
#117
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Well, I have to say I was offered Tomorrow's newspaper (SZ) on my last MUC-HKG flight. P1 walked through F and C and offered it to everybody there. I could hear her asking: "Süddeutsche von morgen" and then she came into Y and offered it to selected people only (most of them I had discovered to be status customers as well, she had a little list and just a few left)
Basically, we left on a Monday night, so everybody had gotten the Monday issue before the flight and into the flight she had the first issue (this is like a 8 pm print) of the Tuesday SZ.
Basically, we left on a Monday night, so everybody had gotten the Monday issue before the flight and into the flight she had the first issue (this is like a 8 pm print) of the Tuesday SZ.
Jan 19, 2010, 3:57 am
#118
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Here you do not need to cross the dateline. Tomorrows FAZ or SZ on a late flight ex FRA or MUC is not a really big deal. I am surprised that Rambuster was so surprised.
Jan 19, 2010, 4:54 am
#119
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Jan 19, 2010, 5:18 am
#120
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It is also intended to enhance one's bedding.