Lufthansa

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4 star Skytrax Rating
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Seat Comfort 12345
Staff Service 12345
Value for Money 12345
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1/10

"Horrible experience"

(United States)

Trip Verified | Horrible experience. Never flying with them ever again. Missed 2 connecting United Airlines flights and got home 26 hours later than actual date. Made us spend us so much more money on other things like dinner, lunch. No compensation for anything. Missed work for a day and next day got home around midnight. Disappointed beyond words. No accountability or help at all. No value for people's time, money and lives.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBudapest to Frankfurt
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
4/10

"left a lot to be desired"

(Germany)

Trip Verified | My experience with this airline left a lot to be desired, especially considering the length of the flight - 17 hours from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires. Firstly, the lack of children's headphones has caused additional inconvenience during the flight, especially for parents who want to provide comfort for their children. Furthermore, the airline's promised gift remained just a promise, which caused disappointment for both us and our children. Secondly, the children's meal was far from ideal. Not only did the quality leave something to be desired, but the selection was also extremely limited. This created additional difficulties for parents trying to accommodate the tastes of their little passengers. Overall, my experience with this airline was anything but pleasant. The insufficient attention to children and their needs greatly spoiled the impression of the flight. I do not recommend this airline to families with children who are looking for a pleasant trip. Meine Erfahrung mit dieser Fluggesellschaft ließ viel zu wünschen übrig, insbesondere angesichts der Länge des Fluges – 17 Stunden von Frankfurt nach Buenos Aires. Erstens hat das Fehlen von Kinderkopfhörern zusätzliche Unannehmlichkeiten während des Fluges verursacht, insbesondere für Eltern, die ihren Kindern Komfort bieten möchten. Darüber hinaus blieb das versprochene Geschenk der Fluggesellschaft nur ein Versprechen, was Enttäuschung sowohl bei uns als auch bei unseren Kindern auslöste. Zweitens war das Kinderessen weit entfernt von ideal. Nicht nur die Qualität ließ zu wünschen übrig, sondern auch die Auswahl war äußerst begrenzt. Dies führte zu zusätzlichen Schwierigkeiten für Eltern, die versuchten, den Geschmack ihrer kleinen Passagiere zu treffen. Insgesamt war meine Erfahrung mit dieser Fluggesellschaft alles andere als angenehm. Die unzureichende Aufmerksamkeit für Kinder und ihre Bedürfnisse hat den Eindruck vom Flug stark getrübt. Ich empfehle diese Fluggesellschaft nicht Familien mit Kindern, die eine angenehme Reise suchen.
AircraftBoeing 747-8
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBuenos Aires to Frankfurt
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
2/10

"delayed by 30 minutes"

(Austria)

Trip Verified |   Looks like this airline offers beside bad service on ground and plane also only delayed flights. The incoming flight from Germany, which was the first one at this day, was delayed by 30 minutes. Because of this i had to rush at FRA airport and only troubles with my lost bags. I try to avoid Lufthansa when ever it is possible and this as a Gold member of their terrible frequent flyer program.
AircraftA319
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteManchester to Frankfurt
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"never recommend this airline"

(Netherlands)

Trip Verified | Our first ever First Class experience turned out a complete disaster. Our first leg from Amsterdam was cancelled while we were in the lounge. We had to leave and go back to the check-in counter to rebook the flight. Took us an hour at least waiting in the queue. Got rebooked for the next day with a layover of 9 hours in Frankfurt. The suitcase was said to be rebooked as well, so we went home without any luggage. The next day flew to Frankfurt, had to wait and wait. Initially we booked the first row seats in B747 First Class as it offered more privacy. By re-booking we were assigned to the 2 middle seats in the third row with no privacy at all! The service was good, and the food was ok. The cabin, entertainment system and seats were outdated and worn out. Arrived at Buenos Aires and got to hear that our luggage had not arrived. Needless to say, we felt miserable. Luckily for us the luggage arrived the day after. We are very positive people, and can understand that sometimes things can go wrong, but in this case we felt as if we were robbed. For the money we paid- to get such an experience. It’s truly beyond belief! Would never recommend this airline to anyone, nor shall we ever fly it again.
AircraftBoeing 747-400
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeFirst Class
RouteAmsterdam to Buenos Aires via Frankfurt
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"stranded without accommodation"

(Singapore)

Trip Verified | In a harrowing ordeal at Schiphol Airport, Lufthansa were left stranded without accommodation or proper assistance. The original flight on 15Apr was cancelled. We were rebooked several times over and the travellers were not informed of the changes. Worst we were booked separately. Shockingly, families and couples were inexplicably divided into separate flights. One minor (17years old) had to fly alone whilst his family (3) were on another flight. Throughout this ordeal, the group was stranded with no Lufthansa staff around to provide assistance and no contacts. Amidst the chaos, desperate attempts to secure accommodation proved futile as nearby hotels were fully booked. With no alternatives, the stranded passengers resorted to spending the night on uncomfortable airport chairs. Next morning we went to Departure Checkin Counter. LH Staff on duty could not offer any explanation. LH could not offer us any room to washup and rest, but offered a meal voucher value €17. LH also gave us Business Class Lounge Voucher but unfortunately these vouchers were only valid for Munich or Frankfurt. We are in Amsterdam! Eventually, were rebooked on Turkish airlines. In the wake of this debacle, Lufthansa's handling of the situation has been met with outrage and condemnation.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAmsterdam to Singapore via Frankfurt
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"Premium Economy section is a joke"

(United States)

Trip Verified | My second time flying Lufthansa. The first experience was not good but I decided to give the airline the benefit of the doubt, however my last flight reinforced my earlier experience. The plane felt old and overused. The Premium Economy section is a joke and not worth the additional expense. The seats were by far the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced and the fact that I was stuck in one for an overseas flight made matters all the worse. Additionally the flight crew was inattentive and the food and inflight entertainment low class.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteChicago to Munich
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
3/10

"low in-flight service levels"

(United Kingdom)

Trip Verified | This airline does not seem to be very good at getting people on and off the aeroplane. In both directions (London-Munich-London) the boarding started very late and proceeded very slowly. Given the high prices and low in-flight service levels I would have preferred a budget airline. At least budget airlines know how to get people on and off efficiently. Also, leaving Germany apparently one must complete a second passport check. This was not announced or explained by the airline, people were just expected to know they had to go to a separate counter to get a weird little sticker put on their passport. The reason was not given, and when I asked the Lufthansa staff member he got very defensive and shouted BREXIT at me - as though this very unusual process was completely explained by this single word. I have flown into and out of the EU regularly in the past few years and never experienced this. If Lufthansa is the flag carrier of Germany then I do not think I will choose to come here again.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteMunich to London
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

“flies around the world with such old planes”

(Germany)

Not Verified | 05.04.2024, LH 430 from FRA to ORD, Business Class. The first thing that struck us upon entering the aircraft was how old it is. After an hour and a half, we were told we had to return to Frankfurt due to a defective engine. Various announcements from the crew attempted to reassure us and assure that someone would take care of our onward flights. In the last announcement, it was said that the app would solve everything, and we could manage our onward journey there. But as you know, the app doesn't work. Arrival in Frankfurt on the tarmac: We had to wait about 15 minutes for the bus to reach the terminal, then go through passport control back to the check-in area and for the first time, take a number and wait... After several discussions, I was "lucky" to be rebooked on a later flight. My question: Is this how a frequent flyer is treated? Are there no interim solutions in the transit area or in a lounge for Senator customers? The Flight: 05.04.2024, LH 432 from FRA to ORD, Business Class, Seat 3K. When I boarded, I thought the last plane was old, but this Airbus 340 was even older, over 26 years in service. This is also how one can describe the condition of the cabin, which I experienced firsthand at seat 3K. The seat was broken and could not be properly secured. A technician and the purser examined the seat and came to a common conclusion: "The only thing to do is to saw it off." Since the flight was full, I had no choice but to sit in such a seat for over 8 hours. My question: If safety is so important at Lufthansa and it is always checked whether one is fastened, then why are you allowed to fly in such a seat? Another question: Lufthansa sees itself as a "climate and environmentally friendly" airline, even offering CO2 compensation, and yet it flies around the world with such old planes?
AircraftA340
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteFrankfurt to Chicago
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
7/10

"staff were pleasant and food was good"

(United States)

Not Verified | I flew Lufthansa from Chicago to Berlin with a stop over in Munich. Overall the carrier has room to improve but is far better than any US carrier. A350 premium economy seat was comfortable, staff were pleasant and food was good for the eight hour trans Atlantic crossing. The leg from Munich to Berlin was rough, uncomfortable seating with next to no leg room. However cabin staff were also pleasant and attentive.
AircraftA350-900/A321
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteChicago to Berlin via Munich
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
1/10

"luggage was damaged beyond repair"

(United States)

Trip Verified | I’ve been flying Lufthansa loyally for two decades, multiple times a year to Europe from New Jersey and had my first bad experience - my Rimowa luggage was damaged beyond repair. They outsource everything to a company called Dolfi that won’t even get my original value of my suitcase anywhere in the ballpark. And Lufthansa no longer has any person or email you can reach out to with customer complaints. All auto forms and outsourcing. Dolfi keeps telling me to contact Lufthansa if I’m not satisfied but there is no one to talk to. Will never fly again!
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteNewark to Krakow via Munich
Date FlownFebruary 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no