[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Lufthansa Group Questions Here [2011-15 edition]
Nov 12, 2013, 9:35 am
#3121
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 1,231
I have a few hours to kill at the FRA airport from 5-9pm and am riding business class from Denver. What is the best lounge to use (senator or business lounge)? Is there enough food at either place to fill up for dinner or should I head out and eat at the airport? Thanks.
Nov 12, 2013, 10:12 am
#3122
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CDG
Programs: SK Gold, AF Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,750
If you have *G status with your FF programme, you'll be admitted into the Senator lounge. If not, Business lounge it is. It's not a matter of choice, rather of status.
Senator lounges are essentially an upgraded version of Business lounges, especially in terms of food and drinks. The food & beverage offerings are superior to most snacks you can get at the airport (way higher standards than in US lounges from what I've heard), so you should be able to have a decent meal.
Senator lounges are essentially an upgraded version of Business lounges, especially in terms of food and drinks. The food & beverage offerings are superior to most snacks you can get at the airport (way higher standards than in US lounges from what I've heard), so you should be able to have a decent meal.
Nov 12, 2013, 10:23 am
#3123
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
Programs: LH SEN** HH Diamond
Posts: 29,562
Senator lounges are essentially an upgraded version of Business lounges, especially in terms of food and drinks. The food & beverage offerings are superior to most snacks you can get at the airport (way higher standards than in US lounges from what I've heard), so you should be able to have a decent meal.
Nov 12, 2013, 11:20 am
#3124
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: MUC/RJK
Programs: SQ G, LH FTL, UA S, Marriott Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,456
I found it quite adequate for a meal between a busy day and a flight home. It's just that sometimes (and more and more often as of late), the choices are, well... not to my liking.
Nov 12, 2013, 11:39 am
#3125
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
Programs: LH SEN** HH Diamond
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Or expectation?
Nov 12, 2013, 11:40 am
#3126
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 1,231
Thanks for the clarification of the lounge accesses. I'll be departing in Business so the business lounge it is.
Nov 12, 2013, 11:39 pm
#3127
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ICT
Programs: AA EXP, UA Plat, DL G, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,330
Nov 13, 2013, 10:44 pm
#3128
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,567
Does LH typically curtail service in certain markets near Christmas? I'm looking for the ORD-FRA flight and it disappears after 12/26/13 and doesn't return until 1/1/14. Is that typical? The ORD-MUC flight remains though.
Nov 14, 2013, 12:45 am
#3129
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
Programs: LH SEN** HH Diamond
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Yes, they do especially where there are alternatives.
Nov 14, 2013, 2:01 am
#3130
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,468
Yes, and not only for Christmas. During CNY they also cut a lot of routes to destinations where it's celebrated (Greater China/Singapore)
Nov 14, 2013, 8:15 am
#3131
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: A few, without status
Posts: 76
Hi, new to M&M, so haven't got my head around the various details. I have done as much I could though. In summary have 24k miles and looking for 2 one way redemption seats LHR-TXL. I understand that it will cost me 15k miles for each ticket. And I am not eligible for milage bargains as it requires a 1 night stay. If any expert can help me in this please. Perhaps look at redeeming on Germanwings as it does not require a night's stay. Date is 20th December.
Nov 14, 2013, 8:40 am
#3132
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
M&M is not really a great choice for short haul eco flights since they charge a substantial fee/tax for awards. But for a oneway it might be a better deal.
No bargains since these are always returns.
Just use the M&M site to see what's available and what the fees will be.
No bargains since these are always returns.
Just use the M&M site to see what's available and what the fees will be.
Nov 14, 2013, 8:46 am
#3133
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: A few, without status
Posts: 76
Thanks for setting up this new forum - it's just what I needed!
I'm familiar with making redemptions with BD DC, but have not yet made an award flight booking with M&M.
If, for example, I wanted to travel LAS-LAX-ZRH-LHR, the M&M site appears to allow me to check LX availability on LAX-ZRH-LHR. Is it a case of checking ANA to see availability on the LAS-LAX leg and then calling M&M to put all this together and make the full booking? Also, do I need to call up to make one way bookings?
Thanks ^
I'm familiar with making redemptions with BD DC, but have not yet made an award flight booking with M&M.
If, for example, I wanted to travel LAS-LAX-ZRH-LHR, the M&M site appears to allow me to check LX availability on LAX-ZRH-LHR. Is it a case of checking ANA to see availability on the LAS-LAX leg and then calling M&M to put all this together and make the full booking? Also, do I need to call up to make one way bookings?
Thanks ^
Nov 14, 2013, 8:54 am
#3134
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
There are no restrictions on one way awards... The M&M site will show you availability and fees, those are not the same as for revenue tickets.