Lufthansa First Class Lounge [FCL] restart
Mar 20, 2020, 5:28 am
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Lufthansa First Class Lounge [FCL] restart
On Lufthansa webpage about FCT:
*** Temporarily closed *** Due to the decline in demand caused by the spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19, the Lufthansa First Class Terminal will be closed until further notice.
https://www.lufthansa.com/ee/en/lounges
Fingers crossed, that "Temporarily" is really Temporarily
Last edited by oliver2002; Dec 4, 2020 at 12:42 pm
Mar 20, 2020, 5:34 am
#2
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There is not much point in keeping it open when 90% of your capacity is cut. LH needs to preserve cash now so it makes sense to shut it down until things pick up again. I don't see much first class travel happening in the next few weeks anyway.
Mar 20, 2020, 5:39 am
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Just letting know.
I think all of us will keep fingerss crossed that all that crisis with restrictions etc will end soon, within few months.
Mar 20, 2020, 5:40 am
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Maybe an opportunity to stock up the humidor!
Mar 20, 2020, 7:19 am
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Mar 20, 2020, 11:56 am
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Was there yesterday, it was deserted
Mar 20, 2020, 6:25 pm
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Isn't it always deserted? The last two times I've been through, I was the only person. and that was before all this S**T happened!
Mar 20, 2020, 9:15 pm
#8
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Depends on the time of the day and day of the week. Business days/in the morning are always busy. Afternoon on the weekends significantly less. Rarely deserted.
Mar 20, 2020, 9:17 pm
#9
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Note that not only is the FCT closed but also FCL A and FCL B. OP maybe change title.
Mar 21, 2020, 1:33 am
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Mar 21, 2020, 1:34 am
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Mar 21, 2020, 3:48 am
#12
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Yes, its changing fast.
I was there 1 week ago. I entered to FCT 10 minutes after it did open and was for 30 minutes only one, but around 10am there was quite lot of poeple.
Btw got very fast and efficient help from FCT assistant -- bypassed 3 segments on 2 tickets and was finally at home 2 days earlier. Their service is very exceptionally great!
I was there 1 week ago. I entered to FCT 10 minutes after it did open and was for 30 minutes only one, but around 10am there was quite lot of poeple.
Btw got very fast and efficient help from FCT assistant -- bypassed 3 segments on 2 tickets and was finally at home 2 days earlier. Their service is very exceptionally great!
Mar 21, 2020, 3:51 am
#13
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Mar 22, 2020, 6:53 pm
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I hope they will re-open the FCT when this is all over. Would be a shame if some of the rumors would come true and this is a catalyst to close the FCT for good.
Jul 12, 2020, 1:17 am
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FCL restart
Frankfurt FCL A will reopen on 27.7.20 while FCT and FCL B remain closed.
