Great report, thanks. I thought Virgin Atlantic's private check-in at Heathrow was nice (but then you still have to go through the airport). A car taking you straight to the jetway, nice.

Thanks for all your comments, much appreciated. ^

N830MH....thanks for your concern about the cats. We have three of them and although very tame they do live outside. As we have a decent climate that's where they like to be. By the way...no ducks were harmed during the photo-shoot.

Genius1... I can tell you're not a Lufty fan.

You know, I'm not sure if I am or not....two longhaul flights, one in J and one in F and I'm still undecided about them. I have noticed that most Lufty F trip reports where they absolutely rave about them have either been on very quiet 747 flights or on the A340.
There were a few service issues that I let go as I saw that the crew were working hard. I have heard that they are/were thinking of moving F into the nose rather than have it on the upperdeck....I think this would be a sensible move to allow two aisle access. That alone would speed the service up a bit.

I'm by no means seasoned in ways of international F travel (Done only AA, UA, and LH), but I found LH 747 (EWR-FRA) to be fine. I was travelling solo and lucked out on the night flight over and had an empty seat next me, but on the return flight it was a full house. I didn't really even notice the gentleman next to me and doubt he noticed me. I think it's all about who you get.

I also found it more private than the Flagship Suite on the AA 772. In the window seats I always feel like my head is sticking out into the aisle when fully reclined. On LH at least when fully flat your head/torso are ensconced in the seat. UA's is a nice blend of both concepts, I think.

In absolute agreement though that LH F shines on the ground.

One thing I am also sure of is that this was a very well done trip report. Thanks for taking the time HIDDY.

Thanks for your efforts, HIDDY. I do appreciated it for your concerns about your cats at home. So I have a nice cats at my house. She is so adorable cats. She is indoors cats. We don't lets her go outisde at all. It will cause problems with the others wild animals and it was too many wild animals out there.

I recently put a couple of people in F
3 different couples to be exact
they all said the same thing that it was like a bus class product
I have always wanted to travel LH F now I am not cracking my neck to do so.

thanks for the pics.^
I see what they mean!

Hiddy,

I always look forward to your Trip Reports. Another outstanding effort. Well done!

Nice trip report. FCT might be the best part of the flight.

Great TR...I just recently booked a ticket with a 744 JFK-FRA(-DUS) and 343 (DUS-)FRA-EWR LH F segments and can't wait. I know that there will be updates to their product (new F on 343s and 346s and "updating" on 744s) coming soon and hope that they'll be in place by the time I fly next Aug...that or I find some LX F availability for the flight there (for the return I really want to experience the FCT). Thanks for the fantastic write-up!

Great report HIDDY ^

I agree - I've only flown LH J, which I've always found to be a let down, with similar privacy issues. While privacy issues might be acceptable for J, it's certainly not for F.

2+2 upper deck seating is what most airlines have in J, isn't it? Eg. this really old OZ J cabin on a 747 which I've been on a couple of times.

Nice work HIDDY.

LH F does look... underwhelming in the air. Whilst on the ground they have some excellent services it seem (and rubber ducks which of course is a sign of making it), in the air it looks like a different kettle of fish.

Somehow or other, I think the Full load in F must had played some part in the matter - but you'd expect the staff to be appropriate to the load....

The amenity kit whilst looks nice, but no pyjamas loaded? Cheap .

As a cash purchase, not a cat in hells chance from me. As a redemption, I'd think twice - least of all I have enough swear words about Frankfurt T1, but until they get the new product rolled out to the fleet next year... I think I will keep my eyes on other carriers for a bit....

Fab TR!^

Love your kitty and the duckies too!

I echo a lot of the previous posters' assessment about LH F being great on the ground and so-so in the air when compared to other comparable carriers.

If I were deciding among European *A F products, LX would be my first choice I think - for their new F on the 330s. I would try my darndest to go on LH's 340 in F if the duckies were my prize

A great and amazingly fair report.

Compared to Asian carriers LH is certainly underwhelming. However, it is not as underwhelming as BA's "old First" (with the exception of the use of the seat as a bed). I consider the BA old bed to be better, whereas food, service and IFE is better on LH (Not to speak about ground service the connection hell called LHR offers). I did - however - not have a chance to test the new BA First.

I do not care about the 2-2 configuration because for all of my destinations LH offers both, the 747 and the 330/340. We chose the 747 when travelling as a couple and the I take the A330/340 when I travel alone.

What's wrong with the trolley? Seemed to me that it gives you a chance to see the choices and request the quantity you'd like. LX (A333 F) did the same thing for appetizers and salads btw...

Thanks for the TR.

Great work Hiddy and glad you actually got on a plane again
Nice photography all over. It appears LH are true First class except for the hard product, which makes little sense to me.