FRA vs MUC connection in J
May 15, 2018, 4:56 pm
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FRA vs MUC connection in J
Need to book a trip to Rome and first time flying LH in general as there's really no good oneworld option
In terms of connection, which airport is preferable in terms of ease and how do either J lounges compare?
or should I just scrap those options above and connect through ZRH on LX instead
Thanks
In terms of connection, which airport is preferable in terms of ease and how do either J lounges compare?
or should I just scrap those options above and connect through ZRH on LX instead
Thanks
Last edited by hl176; May 15, 2018 at 5:13 pm
May 15, 2018, 7:00 pm
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MUC and ZRH are both much better than FRA for connecting.
LX has less seats where you need to climb over your seatmate, but the seats feel narrow (4+5 seats across in the330/340 where 4+4 is standard on most other airlines with a similar design).
LX has less seats where you need to climb over your seatmate, but the seats feel narrow (4+5 seats across in the330/340 where 4+4 is standard on most other airlines with a similar design).
May 15, 2018, 7:30 pm
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Just wondering but in what ways are MUC and ZRH superior compared to FRA
May 15, 2018, 11:12 pm
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I personally would recommend ZRH. Nicest airport and nicest lounges of the 3.
May 16, 2018, 12:16 am
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MUC is much better than FRA on all counts. Passport check, lounges, distances etc.
Lines in ZRH can be shorter or longer, depending on the time of day, lounges slightly better but the lounges in MUC are fine, too.
Lines in ZRH can be shorter or longer, depending on the time of day, lounges slightly better but the lounges in MUC are fine, too.
May 16, 2018, 12:18 am
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May 16, 2018, 12:30 am
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May 16, 2018, 12:44 am
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ZRH is by far the easiest, and the nicest, of the three airports mentioned here.
May 16, 2018, 9:55 pm
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Thanks everyone for all the insight and tips.
Also, what are your preferred aircrafts on LH for J?
Also, what are your preferred aircrafts on LH for J?
May 16, 2018, 11:36 pm
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Unlike many other carriers, LH has a homogeneous J class across all long-haul aircraft. I would always go with the most convenient flight, i.e. the flight with the best timing. And, your aircraft choice will be tied to the airport question, as LH operates different fleets out of FRA and MUC.
May 17, 2018, 12:38 am
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Unlike many other carriers, LH has a homogeneous J class across all long-haul aircraft. I would always go with the most convenient flight, i.e. the flight with the best timing. And, your aircraft choice will be tied to the airport question, as LH operates different fleets out of FRA and MUC.
May 17, 2018, 1:07 am
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It isn't as simple as that, you will have to check individual seat maps. E.g. the seats on the upper deck of the B748, only window and aisle, are arranged in V-shape, not in H-shape, i.e. the footwells are adjacent.