My Lufthansa Business Class Review. Is it worth it?

What did I like about the Frankfurt Business Lounge experience?

• Comfy seating: actual places to stretch out and not sit on metal chairs like a peasant.
   
• Decent food selection: warm meals, salads, fresh bread (Germans don’t mess around with bread), and a cheese platter that almost made me want to stay longer.
   
• Free-flowing drinks: German beer, wine, champagne, and coffee, aka the four essentials of travel survival...even though I am not into that much anyway.
   
• Showers, which, after a long layover, made me feel like a new person. But you have to be lucky for them to work. The showers in all of the lounges I’ve visited across various airports have only worked about 50% of the time. 
   
• Location:  I really like how it’s right near the main Lufthansa terminal, and you can check your flight info anytime you want.

 

What did I not like about the lounge?

The temperature inside the lounge. It was at almost freezing temperatures. I get that you want to cater to everyone and that some people don't like warmer temperatures inside, but that does not mean you need to deep freeze your passengers like before cargo flights. So there’s definite room for improvement in this area. 

I also happen to have a bad memory from the Air France business lounge where I caught a cold and was sick for the first 4 days of my Chilean trip. In a word, it sucked!

Would I pay an extra EUR 69 just to enter this lounge? Yes, but only if I had a very long layover.
Would I return just for the cheese selection? Also yes.

 

Boarding Lufthansa Business Class—Skipping the chaos

Smooth check-in at Frankfurt Airport—whether at the counter or via a self-service kiosk for a hassle-free start to your journey

 

Boarding Business Class is one of life’s small pleasures. You get to stroll past the growing crowd of anxious Economy passengers, knowing full well that you’ll be sipping orange juice before they even find their seats.

I always have mixed feelings about this; you feel superior to other people because you are being sat first, but on the other hand, you are being sat first, which is a downside for me. You have to sit on the plane for 1 hour longer… I mean come on!

As soon as I sat down, a flight attendant greeted me and handed me a glass of bubbly or juice (I hate Champagne so it’s always juice for me). 

Was I about to be treated like royalty for the next 11 hours? Well… kind of. Read on.

For their efficiency, deep freezing in the business lounge, and the cheese platter I give it 8/10.

 

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Dining in Lufthansa Business Class

Savoring a delicious in-flight meal—because good food makes the journey even better

 

Lufthansa has hyped up its Business Class food like it’s an experience worth writing home about. I was skeptical.

Dinner Service

• Starter: A small salad with smoked salmon—fine, but not a life-changing moment.
   
• Main course: I chose the beef with mashed potatoes and vegetables. It was good, but not “I need to Instagram this” good.
   
• Dessert: Chocolate mousse. Surprisingly tasty. I am for some reason a big fan of dessert while flying.
   

Mid-flight snacks?

One major upside is that Lufthansa offers a great selection of mid-flight snacks. If you get hungry, you can ask for something, but there’s no dedicated snack bar like on some other airlines. Anyway, you get a sandwich, panini, or pretzels. I am not a picky eater, so I consider this a plus.

Breakfast before landing

• Scrambled eggs—tasty for what you can realistically get while flying. 
• Fresh fruit and yogurt—because airlines love serving yogurt for some reason.
• More good German bread. And I mean perfect rye bread, not that white piece of...

Overall? 8/10. Good, but not the best Business Class food I’ve had.

 

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In-flight entertainment

 

I find the selection of in-flight entertainment very good on Lufthansa flights. You have hundreds of good movies that you can save for later and then never watch because you are going to play trivia instead. You know you are going to, don't resist it.

Screen size: 15 inches.Perfectly fine, because from the 50 cm you’re watching it from it would be uncomfortable to have bigger. I must admit that through my many Lufthansa flights, I found their interface lacking in the touch screen sensitivity department as its reaction time was about as fast as my first touch screen cell phone. Do you remember those? Ha, then you're old like me!

Jokes aside, they have improved a lot, especially in this 747-8 version, which is one of the newer ones.

I rate it 10/10. I can't imagine anything better (well, except for the touchscreen speed).

 

Seats

Resting in style (www.lufthansa.com)

 

The absolute main reason for a Business Class upgrade is seats, always the seats.

 

What I liked about the seats

A fully lie-flat bed—because a Business Class seat that doesn’t go fully flat is just an expensive recliner. They are about 2 m (6.5 ft) in length, which is plenty of space.

Besides, I like that box (coffin-like feel) end of the seat where you place your legs and can't move them. 

I also liked my blanket, which is nice and warm and a lot bigger than the economy blankets. The pillow is also a big improvement over Economy Class.

 

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What I didn’t like about the seats

• The 2-2-2 layout is because if you’re in a window seat, you’re climbing over your seatmate every time you need to use the bathroom. (Awkward at 3 a.m.)
• The seat width (20 inches)—is not as spacious as Qatar or Emirates Business Class.
• Not the most high-tech setup—Some airlines have sleek, futuristic pods… Lufthansa has a "functional German design."
   

The layout is a very real problem, especially if you happen to travel alone and are late in picking a seat. Ending up in the wrong seat would be a major downside for me.

What about the size, does it matter?

• Seat width: 20 inches (51 cm)
• Bed length (fully flat):78 inches (198 cm)
• Seat configuration: 2-2-2 on the main deck, 2-2 on the upper deck
   

And—if you're like me—these numbers won't tell you anything without a reference point to other airlines. So, here you go:

 

Do you want a clear table?! So here it is

 

The real test: Was I able to sleep?

I slept for 8 hours straight—which is unheard of for me on a plane. So, while Lufthansa’s Business Class seat isn’t the most luxurious out there, it absolutely does the job when it comes to comfort.

What seats should you choose?
Absolutely choose the seats on the upper deck where there is a 2-2 seat configuration. And mainly because it's a 747 and you have dreamt of being up there since you saw those Steven Seagal or Harrison Ford movies. Unfortunately, I haven’t ever been so lucky to have that option. 

Jokes aside, I would pick the middle row, as you won't have any trouble with your neighbors blocking you in, and as far from the lavatories as possible. That means rows 5–8.

 For this price, I was surprised by the seat’s outdated design and size, so I’d give it a 6/10—mainly because I’m comparing it to my other business class experiences.

 

Lufthansa Business class: Quality of service

Lufthansa Boeing 787 (www.lufthansa.com)

 

I always find German service exceptional, punctual, and, contrary to what most people think, quiet warm, and sometimes even fun! And this flight was no different.
 

The crew was very polite. They were efficient in their food service—they served everyone almost at the same time and whenever I pushed that little service button, they came in a hurry to my rescue. Which, compared to the competition, is a big plus for me.
 

I easily rate Lufthansa’s service a 10/10.

 

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Final verdict: Should you fly Lufthansa Business Class?

I would fly Lufthansa business class again, especially as they are currently refurbishing all their planes. I expect their seat problems will be rectified in due time. As for now, it is the lesser evil. You are not entirely getting what you paid for just yet, but you just can't go back to Economy Class. And I consider their service and entertainment a huge plus. 

I won’t hesitate to upgrade to Business Class in case I spot a discount in one of those e-mails they like to send right before your flight.
 

Would I fly Lufthansa Business Class again?

Yes, but only if the price is right.

 

FAQ 1: Is it better to book a Business Class or upgrade?

If you absolutely need a Business Class seat, especially during peak travel seasons, just book it—upgrades aren’t guaranteed, and you don’t want to get stuck in the economy hoping for a miracle. 
That said, Lufthansa offers several upgrade options, including bidding (called "My Offer"), fixed-price upgrades, and using miles. These can be a good deal, especially if Business Class isn’t selling out. I like to wait for the upgrade email, but I wouldn’t risk it if I knew it was a very busy flight.

If you're flexible or like a bit of uncertainty in your future, wait and try to upgrade. If not, just book Business Class from the start and save yourself the stress.

Pro tip: Lufthansa has also partnered with SeatBoost to offer live auction upgrades from 23 hours until 70 minutes before departure on select flights from Miami and New York. 

 

FAQ 2: Does Lufthansa business class have flatbeds?

Yes, Lufthansa Business Class seats convert into fully flat beds. Lufthansa has “foot coffins”—those tiny footwells where your feet disappear into a little compartment. If you like stretching out freely, you might not love them. But if, like me, you enjoy the feeling of tucking your feet into a cozy little cupboard, you’ll be just fine! I got an unprecedented 8-hour sleep on my flight to San Francisco.

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FAQ 3: What are the new Lufthansa Allegris Business Class seats?

The standard Allegris Business Class seat is a fully flatbed with direct aisle access (a huge upgrade from the old 2-2-2 layout!). Booking specific seats is free of charge. But if you want more space, privacy, or a better experience, Lufthansa will offer upgraded seat choices—for a fee, of course.

Here’s what you can pay extra for:

• More seat choices: Five different seating options, including extra-long 2.20 m (7’2”) beds, private suites with sliding doors, and double seats for couples.
• More privacy: Some seats have higher walls and all direct aisle access (finally!).
• New technology: Wireless charging, seat heating and cooling, and better entertainment screens with Bluetooth.

 

FAQ 4: Which Lufthansa aircraft have Allegris?

Starting on March 30, 2025, Lufthansa is introducing its new Allegris Business Class. These seats will first appear on the new Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s on select routes, primarily departing from Munich. The first announced routes are from Munich to Shanghai, San Francisco, and Chicago. If you’re looking for late 2025 or later, check which aircraft you'll be flying on—not all Lufthansa Business Class seats will be Allegris right away.

 

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