Review: Lufthansa First Class Terminal, Frankfurt

At the arrival of our flight from Manchester, as our aircraft is parked at a remote stand, we are welcomed at the bottom of the gangway by our driver who will help us to make our connection in Frankfurt…

Yes, at Lufthansa, HON Circle passengers have access to the same services as *First Class* passengers regardless of their class of travel

Our Porsche is ready and waiting for us. Our driver helps us to put our luggage in the trunk of this very beautiful car.

Arrivée FRA — Lufthansa only uses *Porsches* for ground transfers of its *First* and *HON Circle* passengers

Temperature control panel at the back of our *Porsche*

As soon as we leave, I tell our driver that we want to go to the arrivals to access the First Class Terminal, which he does.

Access

Once back in the terminal, you have to pass the immigration controls to enter the Schengen Area. Our passports have been flagged since the automatic doors will not work and we will have to see an agent.

We quickly pass through the baggage claim area to reach the public area.

Pathway to the exit, for better access to the *First Class Terminal* but which imposes a passage in public area

To get to the First Class Terminal, exit the terminal and turn left until you reach the cab stand, then go straight ahead and the building will be on your left.

Exit immediately to the left of the Schengen terminal, then go straight ahead

The pedestrian path to the *First Class Terminal* is not very glamorous

Welcome to the *First Class Terminal*, made rather for customers starting their journey in Frankfurt

Nobody to welcome the passengers in front of the lounge, strange

Once in front of the building, simply enter the building and take the elevator to the reception lobby on the second floor.

Last call to the *First Class Terminal* inside the building

Reception

The elevator opens to the large lobby of the lounge. A personal assistant, Julia, comes towards us to take care of us. A good half dozen assistants are present behind the reception desks, undoubtedly to solve the small inconveniences of some customers.

Julia leads us to the security check, located in the lounge, and obviously empty. The lovely staff assisted us through the security check and we were airside, without having left the lounge.

Before the lounge itself, a small store (but with a lot of choice) is available.

But also, the traditional duck collection!

Lounge design

Julia then guides us to the lounge itself. She tells us that she will keep our passports until we leave the lounge.

The area has a very masculine *feel good* feel to it

The beautiful red sleeve and our new boarding passes for Beijing and Seoul

She then presents the different areas:

Numerous lounging areas are available, built from very comfortable sofas and armchairs in camel and brown tones, coffee tables and carpets in gray tones, echoing the color codes of the airline’s lounges. Each coffee table has small snacks: dried fruits and chips, constantly renewed;

The beautiful *lounging* area that we will occupy during our entire stay at the lounge

A relaxation area with massage chairs;

The relaxation area will unfortunately remain empty during our entire stay

Offices that can be closed;

One of the closed offices of the *First Class Terminal*

A very well-stocked bar area, and especially with a bartender who is always present and provides service throughout the lounge. Note the Haribo bears sorted by color that I love;

Selection of Haribo *gummy bears*, sorted by color and taste, in front of the bar with massive selection

A restaurant area with tables and service at the seat;
A buffet that complements the on demand offer;

Enough to make a well-stocked salad at the buffet

A cigar lounge (you must bring your own cigars) very well ventilated;
Two rooms equipped with beds that can be closed to facilitate relaxation;
The sanitary facilities are of course equipped with showers.

We choose to colonize one of the lounging areas and then order an aperitif to celebrate our arrival at the lounge. A Bloody Mary for Bertrand and a glass of rosé champagne for me.

Catering

The lounge’s catering offering is extensive, to say the least.

The gourmet menu of the *First Class Terminal*

First of all, the buffet, very qualitative.

It has a cold section with small portions already prepared, cold cuts and cheeses of great quality.

Small cold selection from the buffet, while waiting for the hot dish

Some very fresh sea bites from the cold buffet

The Iberian ham machine is a killer, as is the sausage

The hot section is mainly made up of dishes in sauce, but we will obviously reserve for the à la carte dishes as far as hot food is concerned.

Even the dishes in sauce look very appetizing

As for desserts, fruits and pastries are available and are also of very good quality.

The dessert buffet is of good quality, even if the cakes seem huge

On the menu, we will try the Wiener Schnitzel which will be a real treat!

Our traditional selection of high quality *schnitzels*

The restaurant’s cellar is also impressive

Bar and lounging

During the whole afternoon, after the meals, we spent our time in the Cigar Lounge.

We’ ll have to come back to taste the whole selection of the bar

The barmaid provided us with cigar cutters and adapted ashtrays, and continuously served us Johnny Walker Blue Label and Rosé Champagne, as well as to an American couple with whom we made friends.

Extreme decadence that we assume, always in the great quality of service of the *First Class Terminal*

The service was absolutely perfect during our time at the lounge.

Lounge facilities

The lounge is of course equipped with very well maintained sanitary facilities, as well as showers, but, and this is unheard of, baths.

Need something? Everything is available at *First Class Terminal*

Preparation of my bath by the attendant, with the little duck

Zoom in on the duck of the moment, which I will of course keep!

The space of the “bathing” cabins is very large

In the bathroom… There is also a shower!

I will enjoy a bath, a pleasure and luxury unheard of in a lounge. I didn’t go so far as to bring a glass of champagne into the bath, but I should have…