Lufthansa Airlines needs no introduction – a well-earned name in the airline industry. Considering whether to fly via Lufthansa Airlines economy class or not? I’m going to present a detailed Lufthansa Airlines economy class review from India to Germany to help you decide via Munich.
Lufthansa Airlines Economy class review
A preferred flight for most of frequent flyers – business or leisure both – including me. While planning my trip to Vienna from Delhi, I was really interested in trying a different airline. Although I had an amazing experience already with Qatar Airways, I love flying and hence like to try different ones. So, when given a choice, I straightforward jumped to a Yes for Lufthansa Airlines Economy class. Although good things come at a higher price, that’s true for flights too. There were other airline options also with relatively low costs, but my excitement drove me into the path of an iconic German airline.
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Lufthansa Airlines History
The Lufthansa Airlines get its name reference from Luftwaffe which was a premier stronghold aircraft fighter in Germany’s role in World War II. Originally the airline was the main carrier in Germany post World War I, although it was merged into Luftwaffe when World War II broke out on 1 September 1939. When Hitler lost the World War, then the Allies dissolved the airline soon after. Later in the early 1950’s a newer organization Luftag launched a brand new national airline that derived the name of its historical airline but without any legal connection with prior Lufthansa.
Delhi – Munich
The flight to Vienna was booked with a short 4 layover in Munich which allowed me to explore another airport. My flight was to start from Delhi late at night and landing in Germany early morning which might be another pro for those who like to save their day. Although I am an anxious flyer and I really can’t sleep at that altitude so I knew I simply had to pass the time either way.
When I entered the plane, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it had a 2 – 4 – 2 seating space – seriously WOW!! Can it start any better!! Although my excitement was short-lived as soon as I stepped into the seat and found myself struggling with accommodating in that little space. I realized the seats are far less wide and legroom is also reduced. At that very moment, I knew I can neither sleep nor work on my laptop so I had to push back my laptop bag in the upper compartment with the hope of finding nice in-flight entertainment.
As the flight was filling with passengers, some flight attendants started to help them sort out their luggage in the upper compartments. Not a unique gesture…so why mention it?? Because I am a storyteller, thus I would like to highlight a small incident here. When the flight was full, just in the middle seating area, there was a group of friends, and one of them was unable to fit his luggage in the upper compartment. The flight soon got full and almost everyone else was settled but him!! Then a flight attendant came up to him and spoke to him in a slightly rude way to do it fast as the flight is about to start.
I know Lufthansa doesn’t like delays and is actually famous for being on time. But this tad incident could be handled rather politely. The guy got embarrassed about being called out in public like that he just kept the bag under his seat and started murmuring that he’ll do it later. After this little incident, I was also a little intimated of the crew and got more anxious worrying that similar should not happen to me!
Lufthansa Economy Class Food
After everybody settled, we started sharply on time and soon after the dinner was served. Although it was a midnight flight and I already had my dinner before boarding the flight I wasn’t that hungry. Yet I hardly say no to meals so that to know whether to opt for them the next time and to help other travellers know my experience. This will be another important aspect of my review of the Lufthansa airline economy class.
Travelling has really taught me about the cultural and diet differences varying in different parts of the world. So, being from India I am used to eating a different style of meat/chicken. I don’t really relish raw meat – the same kind that I was served in a chicken sandwich in Qatar Airways first leg. So, when given an option between vegetarian and non-vegetarian I opted for the former from the Lufthansa economy-class food. Again one more disappointment in terms of Indian food.
Did I like the Lufthansa economy-class food?
I would say, No! We were given the typical spinach/paneer dry gravy with rice when talking about Indian food. Apart from this, we Indians are also famous for their variety of curry options. I am used to eating rice with something slightly liquidated hence the dislike. So there I failed to understand how should I eat rice with a dry gravy counterpart. I felt that the food wasn’t fresh and thus the gravy dried up mid-way. That’s the only explanation else an iconic name won’t serve such an unusual combination of the main course!! Even the quantity was also a letdown but thankfully I wasn’t that hungry so ate it all.
Moving all, the dinner wrapped up soon and the lights dimmed. I started my late-night journey with in-flight entertainment. Although 6-8 hours was difficult to pass with that little legroom.
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Final Words on Lufthansa Airlines economy class review
– If flying in Lufthansa Airlines economy class, opt for the Exit row seats for a more comfortable journey.
– If flying from India and economy and you enjoy vegetarian food, I would recommend inquiring about the crew and what is on the platter so that you can adjust your expectation beforehand only.
– Bring in your entertainment options like Kindle, iPad or an iPod to occupy yourself if you are not satisfied with the flight entertainment. It’ll be handy when travelling during the night and the light from the LED screen of your seat might disturb your fellow passenger(s).
– Use an eye mask which might help you fall asleep. Also, if you’re also an anxious traveller like me, it will be a big help.
– Truly an On-Time carrier, chances of delay are less but of-course nothing guaranteed.
Finally, if given an option I might not choose Lufthansa again economy class. Primarily because of uncomfortable seats for me comfort is above the brand name!!
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