Originally Posted by imhere2stay

so, im thinking of dropping my special meal order to increase my chances of opup. the agent said dxb-muc on aug 24 is overbooked. is it likely that lufthansa will have an extra asian veg meal on board that I can ask for?

Originally Posted by NewbieRunner

If you are talking about hard product there are two types of First Class seats at present. The old First seats and new First seats. The former is found on most Airbuses based in FRA, some Airbuses based in MUC and all aircraft with F based in DUS. The latter is found on all A380s, all B748i's and most Airbuses based in MUC. In addition most 744s (all based in FRA) have the new First seat and a separate bed for each passenger. Check the first post of the First retrocon thread mentioned by RTW1 for more information. On aircraft with upper and lower decks, the 748i has the First Class cabin on the lower deck and the 744 and the A380 have the First Class cabin on the upper deck.

To find what it is like to fly in different First cabins I suggest you check the Trip Reports forum where you will find numerous reports, especially those by SFO777 which include many great photos.

Originally Posted by imhere2stay

so, im thinking of dropping my special meal order to increase my chances of opup. the agent said dxb-muc on aug 24 is overbooked. is it likely that lufthansa will have an extra asian veg meal on board that I can ask for?

Originally Posted by YuropFlyer

Imho all the Indian routes have more vegetarian choices (1 of the meals at least, even in economy) as quite a lot of Indians are vegatarians anyway (lots of complaints about this from the Non-Indian pax, as you often only 1 choice that is "nice" for European taste)

Originally Posted by edoa

Since no question is too stupid, does anyone know if I get access to the Arrival Lounge in ZRH if I'm flying in on AC from YYZ?
I'm a M&M Frequent Traveller, and the LX website doesn't say I have to arrive on a Swiss flight, but maybe they take that for granted...
And if I should get access, does my BP from the AC flight have to show the M&M Number or is it sufficient if I have a *A BP (with a different FF - Number on it) and my FTL card?

Thanks for any help in advance...

Originally Posted by YuropFlyer

Yes, you get access as FTL arriving on a *A flight.

You'll need to show your BP and your FTL card, it doesn't matter whats printed on the BP itself. (Obviously your name need to be matching )

Originally Posted by YuropFlyer

Business -> First can be op uped even when having ordered a special meal.

Economy -> Business can't.

Imho all the Indian routes have more vegetarian choices (1 of the meals at least, even in economy) as quite a lot of Indians are vegatarians anyway (lots of complaints about this from the Non-Indian pax, as you often only 1 choice that is "nice" for European taste)

However, even if Y or C is overbooked, you need to be in a high booking class (especially Ex-FRA, where they operate almost fully according to the book) to have a chance, and/or be HON or SEN at least.

If you're not travelling in Y/B or C/J, and don't hold HON or at least SEN status, I wouldn't even dream of an Op Up.

Originally Posted by newaarondavidson

We have a 3 hour layover and are flying in J. JFK-FRA-BKK, arriving on Lufthansa, departing on Thai.

Do we have enough time to quickly hit up the arrivals lounge, shower, move to the business lounge (eat) and then get to the next gate?

Originally Posted by hdogan

There's no need for you to hit up the arrivals lounge, showers are available in business lounges as well. Furthermore, transferring from US to Thailand keeps you out of Schengen. Arrivals lounge would require you to go through 2 passport controls and almost exit the airport and come back in. Not worth it, IMO.