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Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing TV 12345
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6/10

"the space is so limited"

(Germany)

Seat 5F was directly "behind the curtain" before business class starts. Usually I avoid window seats especially in the first row of economy as I am a tall guy and prefer the freedom to stretch a bit a the aisle with some air around me. This flight was cramped and so I decided to take something in front of economy at least to get in and out quickly. It was great that I could take advantage of my Start Alliance Gold status and entered the airplane early enough to find a spot in the overhead bin for my trolley. Later the big search for space started and my neighbors were not allowed to use the space right in front of us because it was dedicated for business passengers only. I had to work on my laptop during the flight and that was almost impossible as the space is so limited. When my neighbor also started to work I had to stop doing so. Next time I will choose the aisle again.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeA321
Seat Layout3x3
Date FlownFebruary 2016
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Seat Storage 12345
yes
1/10

"tray was so close to my body"

(United States)

We've long been fans of Lufthansa, but not sure we will continue to be as I found the new seat intolerable. I was in the window seat, my son in the middle, and husband on aisle. The person in front of me had her seat fully reclined the entire way, which made of my seat a little prison for the 8 hours of the trip. It was impossible to reach down to the ground to get something out of my carry-on. Impossible to use a knife and fork during dinner as the tray was so close to my body (the flight attendant didn't want to wake the passenger to bring her seat upright as she was asleep). Absolutely impossible to use a laptop. All one can do is stare at the video screen which is about 12 inches from one's face.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeBoeing 747-400
Seat Layout3x4x3
Date FlownFebruary 2016
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
8/10

"would recommend the seat"

(Poland)

I don't have a lot to say - this Lufthansa seat was very comfortable. The legroom was good, but there could always be 1-2 inches more. Seat width was very good. In my opinion only the storage was 3/5, because the space that it offered was too small, but despite this I would recommend the seat.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeEmbraer E195
Seat Layout2x2
Date FlownAugust 2015
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Seat Storage 12345
yes
3/10

"a box under my seat"

(United Kingdom)

Extremely uncomfortable flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. I was in seat E and had to contend with a box under my seat which prevented me from sitting with both legs facing the same direction. There is little head support and seats themselves are thinly padded. The aircraft looks impressive from the outside but a massive lack of space and comfort for the economy class passenger.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeBoeing 747-8
Seat Layout3x4x3
Date FlownJanuary 2016
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
8/10

"seat was comfortable"

(Switzerland)

For the flight from Tokyo Haneda to Munich we were in premium economy - when I asked at counter they gave us Premium economy ticket for free. The seat was comfortable, the incline was good and my girlfriend could sleep this time. If you have the budget for Premium Economy you should take it.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeA340-600
Seat Layout2x3x2
Date FlownAugust 2015
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
yes
8/10

"seat very comfortable "

(Greece)

Flew with Lufthansa a month ago. The A330-300 seat was very comfortable and from leather, there was lots of legroom and there was a good amount of recline. The width was very good. The view to the TV was pretty good, I could see it clearly, and there also was a power supply which I liked. The access to the aisle was easy. Pretty good seat overall.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeA330-300
Seat Layout2x4x2
Date FlownJanuary 2016
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
yes
7/10

"quite nice and comfortable choice"

(Germany)

I like the 2x4x2 configuration on the Lufthansa A330/340 aircraft. It gives you a bit more privacy when traveling as a couple. The legroom was quite OK and the seats were reclining nicely. Yet, when the person in front of you reclines it makes it really hard to get out of your seat. Overall however, a quite nice and comfortable choice for long haul travels.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeA340-300
Seat Layout2x4x2
Date FlownSeptember 2015
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Seat Storage 12345
yes
5/10

"generous recline incompatible with pitch"

(New Zealand)

Over generous recline is incompatible with pitch. The person in front had fully reclined their seat (which really isn't necessary) as there isn't enough pitch between the seats to make this angle of sleeping comfortable unless you have a bulkhead seat. I had a window seat which meant that when I tried to exit during the night I found it almost impossible. I am not a big person (weight 71 kgs). Eventually after realizing that I was unable to stand, I had to wake my husband, get him to sit up, lift my derriere onto the armrest, swivel around, finally managing to extricate myself. Definitely not worth the price we paid.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeA380
Seat Layout2x4x2
Date FlownSeptember 2015
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
5/10

"recline is incompatible with the pitch"

(New Zealand)

Lufthansa Premium Economy is an interesting proposition. Seat is comfortable but the generous recline is incompatible with the pitch. It requires a mountaineer to exit a window seat when the incumbent in front is fully reclined. This also adversely affects the viewing of the tv screen. When the seat in front is fully reclined it is almost unusable.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeA380
Seat Layout2x4x2
Date FlownSeptember 2015
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
9/10

"enough leg room for a comfortable sleep"

(Germany)

For a 1.90m tall and big man, I really felt relived when sitting in the new premium economy seats for the first time. Seats are wide and there is enough leg room for a comfortable sleep. Screens are bigger than in economy and seats can be pushed back further for extra sleeping comfort. Good product.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeA340
Seat Layout2x3x2
Date FlownJuly 2015
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
yes