Lufthansa

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Alliances: Being the founder member of the Star Alliance, Lufthansa operates short and medium haul flights within Europe and long haul flights to other continents. By conceptualizing the Star Alliance Lufthansa has brought nearly 25 airlines under one umbrella enabling all partners to benefit from the world’s biggest airline network.

Besides Star Alliance, Lufthansa has initiated strategic partnerships with Air India, Air Malta, Brussels Airlines, Cirrus Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Luxair, Mexicana, Qatar Airways, TACA and TAM.

Major Routes: At present the airline operates services to nearly 183 destinations in 78 countries across six continents.

Frequent Flyer Programme: Lufthansa’s Miles and More program is designed exclusively for those who choose to patronize the airline for their travel related requirements. Consisting of four levels of membership which are named as Member, Frequent Traveller, Senator and Hon Circle; this unique program rewards passengers for travelling with Lufthansa and transacting with its partners. All membership levels except Member offer exclusive lounge access, enhanced baggage allowance, upgrade vouchers and priority check-in amongst other benefits.

Cabin Classes: The airline offers three cabin classes: First Class, Business Class and Economy Class on all direct and indirect flights on international routes.

Economy  Class  seats  on board a Lufthansa  air craft  are fitted with  screens  that  offer on-demand Audio- Video  facilities. Business Class seats offer lie-flat seats that convert to private beds & laptop charging points along with in-seat entertainment facilities. While First Class cabins are equipped with 2m long sleeper beds, personal AVOD screens and multiple entertainment options to ensure a pleasurable journey.

Lounges: Passengers who choose to fly with Lufthansa have the luxury of exclusive access to not just Lufthansa lounges but all other Star Alliance member lounges worldwide.  No wonder the airline has emerged as the preferred travel partner of business travellers all over the globe.

Online check-in: To facilitate a hassle-free check –in experience at the airport, Lufthansa’s website offers passengers a unique functionality through which they can select their seats and print their boarding passes as early as 23 hours before departure.

Meals: Passengers on board a Lufthansa Aircraft are assured of the finest food and wines that will compliment their flying experience. Requests for special meals can be placed prior to check-in and the same shall be served. Lufthansa is famous the world over for leaving no stone unturned in providing passengers a world-class dining experience in the skies.

In-flight Entertainment: Known for its advanced in-flight entertainment systems, Lufthansa offers four categories of entertainment options to passengers that can be individually downloaded on personal TV Screens. These include:

• WatchEnjoy
• ListenRelax
• StudyPlay
• SurfLufthansa

Touch screen navigation and multi-lingual menus compliment the entertainment experience offered to passengers.

Baggage Policy: Lufthansa’s baggage policy is governed by the ‘weight concept’. Baggage allowances for each class of travel are as follows:-

• First Class: 40 kg
• Business Class: 30 kg
• Economy Class: 20 kg

Passengers should check out the website for latest information on baggage allowance or contact the airline.

Awards and Accolades: Numerous awards and accolades have been bestowed on the airline for its operational efficiency, brand management and innovative marketing initiatives.

• Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GFK) selected Lufthansa as the ‘Best Corporate Brand’ for the year 2008.
• The airline has also won the “German Marketing Prize 2008” instituted by the German Marketing Association.
• Lufthansa won the prestigious Business Traveller Award for “Best Business Class to Europe” in the USA by Business Traveller Magazine for the year 2008.
• Its unique Miles & More program won the U.S. “Freddie Awards” – considered as the “Oscars” of frequent flyer programs.

Last but not the least; Lufthansa was selected as the ‘Best Airline in Europe’ at the World Airline Awards 2008 where it surpassed 59 airlines to grab the top honours.

To obtain more information about the exciting deals, fares and offers generated by Lufthansa from time to time; visit the airline’s website http://www.lufthansa.com that is a comprehensive resource for all things travel.