Review : Lufthansa Business post-COVID, Frankfurt-Munich, Embraer E190

After the disgraceful experience in the Senator lounge in Frankfurt, we boarded a fully loaded Embraer for Munich. And a long waiting list of about ten passengers who will not be able to board.

#TypeReview
1FlightLufthansa Business, Paris-Frankfurt, Airbus A319
2LoungeLufthansa Senator Lounge Gates A, Frankfurt
3FlightLufthansa Business, Frankfurt-Munich, Embraer E190
4HotelALoft Munich (not reviewed, old review here)
5LoungeLufthansa Business Lounge Gates G, Munich
6FlightLufthansa Business, Munich-Frankfurt, Airbus A320
7FlightLufthansa Business, Frankfurt-Paris, Embraer 190
Today’s itinerary

Boarding

The boarding starts almost on time, but only one of the automatic gates is running to avoid congestion in the gangway.

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An A350-1000 of Singapore Airlines on the tarmac, in front of some MD-11 of Lufthansa Cargo

The staff is lovely though and we joke around when I try to scan the boarding pass from my previous flight.

A take-off under the sun

Cabin and reception

I might as well say it: I’m a fan of the Embraer when it comes to taking a regional aircraft. The pitch is generous, the luggage compartments of sufficient size.

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The very generous pitch on Embraer

This is even truer on Lufthansa, which, unlike some of its European competitors, systematically blocks the adjoining seat to offer a true Business experience.

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Blocked adjoining seat in Business cabin on Embraer 190 at Lufthansa
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Some 747-8s in the distance

Service and catering

For a 40 minute flight, one would expect the minimum, especially in the post COVID period.

It was not, with a full service and yet 8 rows of Business.

The platter was excellent with a selection of charcuterie and an excellent rhubarb panna-cotta.

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Excellent catering service

And refills of drinks offered systematically.

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Red wine and sparkling water at will
A flight that will finally pass very quickly

Arrival and disembarkation

We arrive at the contact in Munich. The landing is organized by sections of ranks there too.

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Munich and its Air Dolomiti!
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Also in Munich, signs of social distancing in the airport

Bottom line

An excellent continuation flight, which is really different from the Frankfurt lounge… Soon a return to normal in the lounges?

Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier has been into airline blogging since 2010. First a major contributor to the FlyerTalk forum, he created the FlyerPlan website in July 2012, and writes articles with a major echo among airline specialists. He now co-runs the TravelGuys blog with Bertrand, focusing on travel experience and loyalty programs.
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