Lots of Lufthansa lounges in Frankfurt! Which one do I go to?
May 10, 2016, 5:12 pm
#76
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I don't fly LH very often and would be grateful for some lounge advice. I'm in the process of booking--I will be traveling from JFK or EWR (most likely the former) in F to FRA, connecting to a flight in J to HAM. I have a fair amount of flexibility on the connecting flight (no real time strictures), and would like some quality lounge time. If I've understood what I've read correctly, I COULD indeed use the FCT, notwithstanding the website--if this is correct, is it significantly superior to the F lounges in the terminal, and in any case, which lounge do you recommend and how much time should I give myself on the layover?
Thanks.
Thanks.
).If you can pick between JFK and EWR, definitely go for JFK and for the next several months preferably the early flight on the A380.
May 15, 2016, 4:10 am
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Yes, you could (and should) use the FCT. It also guarantees a ride to your connecting flight. I'd do about 2 hours for the layover unless you want to be a real maximizer and spend the day at FRA lounge hopping ).
If you can pick between JFK and EWR, definitely go for JFK and for the next several months preferably the early flight on the A380.
).If you can pick between JFK and EWR, definitely go for JFK and for the next several months preferably the early flight on the A380.
May 16, 2016, 2:30 pm
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The A13 lounge is bigger and has more showers, the A26 lounge (a former first class lounge) is nicer. If you have 5 hours why don't you try both?
May 20, 2016, 1:06 pm
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If you have plenty of time you could go to both but otherwise it's better to stick to the non-Schengen Business Lounge on the way to Z50.
May 22, 2016, 11:36 am
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HI I'm travelling from PRG-FRA-SEA . I'm *A G and in C from FRA-SEA. PRG-FRA lands in B and FRA-SEA leaves from Z. I have about 3 hours and would like to sleep for an hour or two.
Is my best bet the A26 lounge ? Do I have to go through passport control between the two terminals and how much time will it take ?
TY!!!
Is my best bet the A26 lounge ? Do I have to go through passport control between the two terminals and how much time will it take ?
TY!!!
May 22, 2016, 12:56 pm
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HI I'm travelling from PRG-FRA-SEA . I'm *A G and in C from FRA-SEA. PRG-FRA lands in B and FRA-SEA leaves from Z. I have about 3 hours and would like to sleep for an hour or two.
Is my best bet the A26 lounge ? Do I have to go through passport control between the two terminals and how much time will it take ?
TY!!!
Is my best bet the A26 lounge ? Do I have to go through passport control between the two terminals and how much time will it take ?
TY!!!
Schengen to non-Schengen passport control should not take long but there will be document check and random security check at the gate.
May 25, 2016, 8:27 am
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I was in FRA on Monday morning, and had to leave the A26 lounge after searching in vain for a seat. It was packed!
I was only able to find space in the Senator Lounge, which was busy, but not overflowing like A26.
I was only able to find space in the Senator Lounge, which was busy, but not overflowing like A26.
May 26, 2016, 8:18 am
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Flying into FRA Lufthansa, wife and I are both 1K w/United club and flying business. Inbound like I mentioned is on Lufthansa but flying to Zagreb on Croatian i think is a non Schengen country thoughts ideas for best lounge have 3 hours and at least a shower if possible.
May 26, 2016, 10:21 am
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Flying into FRA Lufthansa, wife and I are both 1K w/United club and flying business. Inbound like I mentioned is on Lufthansa but flying to Zagreb on Croatian i think is a non Schengen country thoughts ideas for best lounge have 3 hours and at least a shower if possible.
Jul 13, 2016, 5:14 am
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Writing this from the Business lounge at A26. Arrived on flight from LHR connecting onto to DME later. We were bussed to the AEUW gates (?) a bit annoying as we were parked at A34. After entering the terminal it was fairly simple, follow the signs for A gates and walk around the escalators, through passport control, they didn't ask for a BP, and then straight to the lounge. 10 min walk maybe.
Lounge is nice and quite this Wednesday lunch time.
Lounge is nice and quite this Wednesday lunch time.
Jul 13, 2016, 10:06 pm
#88
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Priority Gates (C)?
Any thoughts on the quality of those? I am thinking those are best for my direct access to A-380 boarding from said C gates. Rumor is they're more spartan than some, but LH says they are 'full' Business lounges.
Jul 13, 2016, 10:30 pm
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Hi there, traveling JNB-FRA-LAX with a four hour layover. We're in business on LH (but no status with them or Star Alliance). Would love to find a lounge where we can shower if possible, and then maybe do some airport shopping. Arriving at 7am. Thank you in advance!
Jul 14, 2016, 12:24 am
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If you don't need a visa to enter Germany, you could go through passport control and use the Welcome (Arrival) Lounge near baggage claim B. It has more showers than other lounges and a better selection of breakfast than any business lounges.
