From summer 2010 the Lufthansa Business Lounge B-East in Frankfurt will be resplendent in its new design
Here at Lufthansa we continue to invest in upgrading our lounges so that we can provide you with an even more comfortable travelling experience and can always meet the needs of business travellers and frequent flyers in the best possible way. Now you can look forward to an even pleasanter stay at Frankfurt airport: from 19th of October 2009 work starts on modernising our Business Lounge in Frankfurt Airport’s Departure Area B-East. Here too, from summer 2010, you will be able to enjoy an exclusive environment fitted out in the latest Lufthansa Business Lounge design.
Perhaps you are already familiar with the new interior design from our Business Lounge in Departure Area B-West. If not, now you can get to know it: during the refurbishment work on B-East you will be able to spend your time until departure in the new and extended Business Lounge at Gate B24. Here, as well as the usual Lufthansa lounge services, you can enjoy comfortable loungers and a separate quiet room.
Lufthansa extends its choice of lounges: new Senator Lounge at Munich
From the end of September 2009 Lufthansa Senators at Munich Airport can look forward to more room to relax in comfort and a welcoming ambience: an additional Senator Lounge with almost 700 m2 of floor area at Gate G24 will double the existing lounge offer in the Schengen Departure Area.
The stylish interior and more than 130 seats will create a welcoming atmosphere, whilst a generously sized comfort zone with TV area and comfortable Relax armchairs will give passengers a chance to unwind. The shower area, with its high-quality fixtures and fittings, will offer you the opportunity to freshen up. In the bistro zone you can enjoy a hearty breakfast or hot and cold regional specialities. Thanks to an extensive choice of work areas, you can use your free time to prepare for your next meeting.
With the opening of the new Senator Lounge, you will have a total of three Senator Lounges, the Senator Café and two Business Lounges available to you at Munich Airport.
Boarding pass checks on entry to all Lufthansa lounges worldwide
From 1 October 2009 Lufthansa is introducing boarding pass checks on entry to its lounges worldwide. Boarding passes as well as Miles & More cards will then be checked on entry to Business, Senator and First Class Lounges.
In future, therefore, Senators and HON Circle Members will only have access to the respective Lufthansa lounges appropriate to their status if they have a boarding pass valid for the airport and day of departure on a Lufthansa, Lufthansa airline partner or Star Alliance flight.
By introducing this measure, Lufthansa is ensuring that guests with right of access to the lounge can enjoy the greatest possible comfort on the day they travel. Lufthansa is also creating a lounge access policy which is transparent and consistent for all customers and which continues the harmonization of entry rules in regard to partner and Star Alliance lounges.
We therefore kindly request that, from 1 October 2009, all Senators and HON Circle Members have their customer card and a valid boarding pass to hand when they enter Senator and First Class Lounges.
Reopening of the Lufthansa Business Lounge in Pier B at Frankfurt Airport
From the end of September 2009 Business Class passengers and Frequent Travellers at Frankfurt will be able to experience the benefits of the modernised Lufthansa Business Lounge at Gate B24. Following extensive refurbishment work, the extended lounge now looks splendid in the latest Lufthansa design, as well as providing more than 400 seats – twice the previous number.
In this 1,400 square metre area Lufthansa has created a welcoming and spacious environment: guests can regain their energy in the quiet room and on elegant loungers with built-in massage function, or they can freshen up in the shower area with its high-quality fixtures and fittings. There is also a comfortable area with cosy chairs and TVs and a bistro serving snacks and drinks.
Specially equipped work areas ensure a relaxed atmosphere so that guests can take care of business matters in peace and quiet. What’s more, guests can enjoy a fascinating view of the airport apron and, thanks to the lounge’s convenient location in Departure Area B, they can quickly reach their gates after their visit.
With the opening of the Lufthansa Business Lounge, the Lufthansa Business Area between Gates B22 and B24 is closing again. In October 2009 work will start on modernising Business Lounge B-East, which is being fitted out in the same design as the B-West Lounge and is due to reopen in summer 2010.
Lufthansa moves into London Heathrow Terminal 1
Lufthansa is now to be found in the redesigned Terminal 1 at London Heathrow Airport. This move means noticeably shorter routes to the aircraft and considerably shorter transfer times for you too. Terminal 1 also enjoys direct access to public transport, so for Lufthansa passengers the journey from, to or via London Heathrow will be even quicker and more convenient.
In the newly designed Star Alliance check-in area in Zone K, 17 check-in counters, 12 check-in machines and six baggage drop-off counters facilitate a prompt check-in. Passengers can then proceed directly to a security checkpoint which is reserved for Lufthansa passengers and those of selected partner airlines.
With the Star Alliance First and Business Class Lounges, as well as a new bmi International Lounge opening in June, Terminal 1 offers Star Alliance customers an excellent choice of lounges. You can enjoy comfort and convenience in elegant surroundings until shortly before your departure.
Terminal 1 is also the new home for many of Lufthansa’s Star Alliance partners. Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines and TAP Portugal moved with Lufthansa in June. Once all the moves are completed, the 22 Star Alliance member carriers serving Heathrow will be divided almost equally between Terminals 1 and 3, Heathrow’s new core central area. The central area is the only part of Heathrow Airport with direct access to the Heathrow Express, the Heathrow Connect train service, all underground trains to central London and all local and regional bus services.
Unrivalled panoramic views: the new Lufthansa Tower Lounge
Breath-taking perspectives at Frankfurt: thanks to the large picture windows in the new Lufthansa Tower Lounge in Departure Area A (non-Schengen), you can enjoy a unique view over the airfield from the 5th floor.
From the end of March 2009, this approximately 1,100 square metre space above Gate A65 will provide Senators and Frequent Travellers, as well as First and Business Class passengers with the familiar amenities of a Lufthansa lounge. Besides the marvellous view over the airfield and the fixed binoculars provided, exclusive bar, bistro and comfort areas, plus a shower area, will ensure the ideal conditions for you to relax and freshen up during your stay. Three sonic chairs provide a unique audio experience, allowing you to sit at the very centre of a sound system. Whether you enjoy listening to symphony orchestras, rock concerts, or audio books. Wi-fi is also available throughout the entire Tower Lounge.
As a result of the extension work being carried out at Frankfurt Airport’s A area, the existing Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges at Gate A51 will close when the new Tower Lounge opens. After completion of the work on the 800 metre long new A pier in 2012, you will be able to enjoy five new Lufthansa lounges here, as well as even more opportunities to spend your time before departure as pleasantly as possible. With an impressively large total floor area of around 150,000 square metres, you can look forward to individual Lufthansa products and services here as well as innovative technologies in the most modern environment. You will be able to spend time before or after your flight at your leisure on the pier’s four levels, strolling around the exclusive shops or lingering in elegant cafes and restaurants.
Lufthansa opens new First Class Lounge at Frankfurt
Look forward to very special amenities at Frankfurt Airport: since the end of February 2009 in our newly opened, 1,200 square metre First Class Lounge in Pier B, transit passengers have been able to enjoy a real oasis of calm and the facilities of the ‘First Class Spa – in cooperation with Babor’, the first of its kind in a Lufthansa lounge. As well as office units, comfortable rest rooms and a separate Cigar Lounge, you can expect delicious cuisine and fine wines in the new Wining & Dining area. In addition, our Wii activity room opens up whole new possibilities for you to practise sports during your stay.
Another highlight is the exclusive limousine and people carrier service which takes you from the lounge straight to your aircraft.* What’s more, all passengers who are collected from their aircraft at a non-gate position and brought by First Class bus, limousine or people carrier to bus stop B International, will be met personally by a Lufthansa employee and escorted to the new First Class Lounge in Pier B.
* This service applies to all Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines Group flights to non-Schengen or non-EU countries, provided that the flight is departing from Gates A or C or from a non-gate position.
Lufthansa opens the first Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt
Since the end of January you have been able to enjoy the new Welcome Lounge service in Arrivals Area B at Frankfurt Airport. The Lounge has a total floor area of 1,200 square metres on two levels and, after the arrival of your Lufthansa intercontinental flight, it provides the ideal conditions for getting your day off to a good start.
On the lower level you can freshen up in peace and quiet in the elegant shower area with its 28 top-quality showers, and make use of an ironing service. On the upper level, a substantial breakfast buffet is served so you can fortify yourself for the day ahead. The TV and quiet areas are inviting if you want to relax. Wi-fi is available throughout the lounge and the work areas are fitted with Internet-enabled PCs.
As the first of its kind, the Welcome Lounge enhances the service offer previously available at the airport. It is available to First and Business Class customers flying into Frankfurt, as well as to HON Circle Members, Senators and Frequent Travellers.
