LX vs. LH in F
Mar 13, 2018, 10:11 am
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Mar 13, 2018, 9:12 pm
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LH FCT has not dispensed Cigars in a long time, they were enhanced away 👎 Actually LH didn’t pay for them it was promotional from the Cigar people
Mar 14, 2018, 12:48 am
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Concerning cigars: I would also suggest to bring some. However, I have always managed to get some „left-over“ cigarillos from the lounge staff.
Mar 14, 2018, 12:59 am
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I would argue that, depending on preferences and particularly for transfer passengers, the LX and LH FCLs have an edge over the FCT: located in the terminal, apron views, some have terraces... plus essentially the same amenities as the overrated FCT.
Concerning cigars: I would also suggest to bring some. However, I have always managed to get some „left-over“ cigarillos from the lounge staff.
Concerning cigars: I would also suggest to bring some. However, I have always managed to get some „left-over“ cigarillos from the lounge staff.
It’s also nice that there are differences between them, especially that MUC is catered differently from FRA.
However the FCT is unique, as a stand alone separate building with Limousine transfer to the aircraft
Mar 14, 2018, 6:13 am
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I recently have my first ever first experiences. For my the FCT at FRA and the FCT at ZRH were both great however you the limo transfer at FRA was a nice touch.
I flew LH F on a 747 and LX F on an A340. The A340 seats really were showing their age, I felt like they weren't necessarily any more comfortable that a good J product. The food however was excellent.
So..if you are have the choice of LX F and LH F, if the option is LX A340...there is no discussion, go with LH.
I flew LH F on a 747 and LX F on an A340. The A340 seats really were showing their age, I felt like they weren't necessarily any more comfortable that a good J product. The food however was excellent.
So..if you are have the choice of LX F and LH F, if the option is LX A340...there is no discussion, go with LH.
Mar 14, 2018, 6:28 am
#38
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I will have to make a trip on LX next to try that out.
Bummer the new revenue based M&M system. I reckon I will loose about 60% of my potential miles cos I booked 2 days late.
Mar 14, 2018, 9:26 pm
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But yes, A fares earn an awful lot less miles now ��
Actually the 50% is shown in the Miles & More promotions thread
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Mar 15, 2018, 1:26 am
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The FCT may be unique that it is in a separate building, but it is a separate building outside the airside area, overlooking a taxi rank and the LH base. As somebody who likes apron views and does not care too much about a short ride in a mini van or "limo" (essentially an every-day car), I prefer the FCLs in FRA to the FCT now. Particularly if you add the not-so-nice walk to the FCT from the terminal and the not-so-friendly staff in the restaurant area...
Mar 15, 2018, 2:38 am
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[QUOTE=worldclubber;29526919 . Also like the concept in the MUC satellite FCL of cold buffet plus a la carte hot dishes better than the hot buffet at the FRA FCLs and the FCT.
The FCT may be unique that it is in a separate building, but it is a separate building outside the airside area, overlooking a taxi rank and the LH base. As somebody who likes apron views and does not care too much about a short ride in a mini van or "limo" (essentially an every-day car), I prefer the FCLs in FRA to the FCT now. Particularly if you add the not-so-nice walk to the FCT from the terminal and the not-so-friendly staff in the restaurant area...[/QUOTE]
FRA FCL’s & FCT always have an excellent Cold Buffet, in fact the hot Buffet is not there all day, the Iberico Ham is fabulous not to mention Loch Fyne Smoked Salmon & Jumbo Prawns.
FCT advantage is you can forget about your onward travel, the PA will come & find you once it’s time to board, that for me is a big plus.
Since im nearly always transiting FRA it’s got so bad with the labyrinthine mess that is FRA that it’s usually quicker for me to stroll over to the FCT, ridiculously, coming from the U.K. FRAPORT is forcing me to do security checks in transit because they lost the plot with the airport layout.
The FCT may be unique that it is in a separate building, but it is a separate building outside the airside area, overlooking a taxi rank and the LH base. As somebody who likes apron views and does not care too much about a short ride in a mini van or "limo" (essentially an every-day car), I prefer the FCLs in FRA to the FCT now. Particularly if you add the not-so-nice walk to the FCT from the terminal and the not-so-friendly staff in the restaurant area...[/QUOTE]
FRA FCL’s & FCT always have an excellent Cold Buffet, in fact the hot Buffet is not there all day, the Iberico Ham is fabulous not to mention Loch Fyne Smoked Salmon & Jumbo Prawns.
FCT advantage is you can forget about your onward travel, the PA will come & find you once it’s time to board, that for me is a big plus.
Since im nearly always transiting FRA it’s got so bad with the labyrinthine mess that is FRA that it’s usually quicker for me to stroll over to the FCT, ridiculously, coming from the U.K. FRAPORT is forcing me to do security checks in transit because they lost the plot with the airport layout.
Mar 15, 2018, 4:47 am
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FCT advantage is you can forget about your onward travel, the PA will come & find you once it’s time to board, that for me is a big plus.
Mar 15, 2018, 8:11 am
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FRA FCL’s & FCT always have an excellent Cold Buffet, in fact the hot Buffet is not there all day, the Iberico Ham is fabulous not to mention Loch Fyne Smoked Salmon & Jumbo Prawns.
FCT advantage is you can forget about your onward travel, the PA will come & find you once it’s time to board, that for me is a big plus.
Since im nearly always transiting FRA it’s got so bad with the labyrinthine mess that is FRA that it’s usually quicker for me to stroll over to the FCT, ridiculously, coming from the U.K. FRAPORT is forcing me to do security checks in transit because they lost the plot with the airport layout.
FCT advantage is you can forget about your onward travel, the PA will come & find you once it’s time to board, that for me is a big plus.
Since im nearly always transiting FRA it’s got so bad with the labyrinthine mess that is FRA that it’s usually quicker for me to stroll over to the FCT, ridiculously, coming from the U.K. FRAPORT is forcing me to do security checks in transit because they lost the plot with the airport layout.
You are, course right, that it is sometimes quicker/easier to walk to the FCT if you have to go through security again. Rarely happens to me, almost only when I come back from the UK. And LHR is not much better: Always have to go through security when connecting from Europe to anywhere there.
Mar 15, 2018, 8:14 am
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