YuropFlyer

I knew I should have added some * and ** and ***

(Seriously LH, you must have completed the course "How to make things difficult" with extra certitifications )

klausa

(I'm curious though, does EW/4U market their "BEST" fare as Y or C? It has blocked middle seat, lounge access and food... so basically the same as mainline LH. *If* the UA redemption books into BEST, then it's the same story with lounge access as if were LH C.)

Bergy Bits

You have all provided invaluable information & freed me from loud squawks from Mr. BB when he found he would not have lounge access for the long layover! Much appreciated. And the information about Eurowings/Germanwings & their carryon policy - also invaluable.

Can you tell me what I AM looking for in these common situations where US-Europe is in business while the following flight intra-Europe is in economy? For a non-status person, is access ever allowed? Sounds like possibly if both airlines are Star Alliance?

Any additional help very much appreciated!

PS Klausa, the UA redemption for DUS-PRG on EW was in U, so I'm thinking that it's not "best."

NewbieRunner

The LH lounges are departure lounges so (with some exceptions) access is dependent on your departing flight. Some of the exceptions are: *G status, Welcome/Arrival Lounge in FRA and arrival in First Class. Unfortunately none of these apply in your situation.

Bergy Bits

Thank you NewbieRunner, I see that it's all important that the intra-Europe flight in my case be in business. This is the case with the icky late-arriving itinerary I have now. It may end up being my permanent one! Thank you (and everyone else) again for the clarification.

NewbieRunner

Sorry, I can't quite follow your various itineraries but which airport are you talking about? I don't think it's worth changing your intra-Europe flight to Business just to gain access to a Business Lounge if you can find a more convenient connecting flight in Economy.

hdogan

As someone already said, I'm not really sure which perks you're talking about. Lufthansa doesn't give away Premium Economy seats to anyone, since it's a completely different cabin, not just seats with more legroom as in United. On short haul flights, there's a perk that EVERYONE gets that United never has - actual complimentary food and drinks onboard :P

Oh, and exit row seat reservation. That's the only real thing you don't get if you're flying Lufthansa without Lufthansa (Senator) status.

You know what's the best way to avoid this? Have IATA-approved cabin bags that conform to airlines' dimensions. The fact that most people manage to get larger bags on board does not make it a rule. Actually, it infuriates me since because of those types I may have no room to store my (regulation) bag overhead.

That's just the German "hospitality". And I don't mean it in a derogatory way. They are cold and distant, but at least when they smile, you know they smile sincerely, not because their corporate training had them brainwashed to have their mouths stretched at all times. I, on the other hand, find United's exaggerated cheerfulness annoying.

I really don't know how you managed to get there. I'm a United 1K *and* a Miles and More Senator, I regularly fly Lufthansa group airlines on long haul and short haul routes, and never ever did I have a problem crediting my miles to United if my United FF number was on the booking.

Instead of being pissed off at the airline, accept that there are cultural differences, and perhaps analyse what you're doing wrong when it comes to crediting flights - that'll make your flying experience much more enjoyable

klausa

However, they're still unoccupied, you can still select them during OLCI if you're *G.

FlyingJoy

I'm flying on OS from ZRH to VIE tomorrow and I wanted to ask, how strict are the SWISS lounges in ZRH with regard to having a physical *G card for lounge access? My (partner airline) *G status isn't showing correctly on my boarding pass, it's just listed as "FQTV". And I don't have my physical *G card yet, just a card printout.

Also, which lounge should I choose? Departing from terminal A/B area.

silver_halide

Hi,

I'm travelling Lufthansa tomorrow, YVR-FRA-OPO, and then again in a few weeks OPO-FRA-LHR, all Economy. I was planning on taking my camera bag (well actually a camera backpack) and my laptop bag as carry-on.

I just noticed they only allow one carry-on.Will I be ok? Does LH have an allowance for 1 carry-on plus 1 personal, or 1 carry-on plus a camera like some other airlines?

I'm not sure what to do if this won't be permitted, since I don't want to check either, and neither piece of equipment will fit in the other bag.

Thanks.

malmostoso

You'll be fine. If you read here you'll see that you are allowed a carry on up to 8kg and an additional item such as laptop bag or handbag. Enjoy your trip!

YuropFlyer

In ZRH they're definitely more on the strict side, but a printout should do the job (after a bit of discussion) - the best Lounge (or better said, the only decent *G one) is the LX Senator in Dock E - which would, in your case, mean a trip "out" of Schengen, via the Heidi train (and back) - probably not worth if you're just waiting an hour or less for your flight. Other than that, you'll find the Senator A lounge has "ok" coffee, and if you're into bread (with jam/sweets etc.) for breakfast, it's going to be fine. For lunch/dinner, the food really isn't much to talk about, hopefully will be improved now too that the LX hub _finally_ got its first decent lounges (apart from F)

silver_halide

I'm sure you're correct, and I must be missing it, but I don't see any mention of an additional item.

Thanks.

NewbieRunner

Just scroll down the page where you will see:

silver_halide

Interesting, that's only on the desktop page. The mobile version of the page (https://mobile.lufthansa.com/bag/rules_post.jsp?l=en) doesn't contain that bit.

Thanks for the clarification.