Lufhansa Boeing 747-8 - LH572

Route

LH572, Frankfurt to Johannesburg, 12 January 2016.

Duration

10 hours

On time departure and arrival

Departed late but arrived on time.

Ground crew and check-in

We were able to check in online 23 hours before the flight.
Our flight was from Munich to Frankfurt, and then onwards from Frankfurt to Johannesburg.
Passport Control was at Frankfurt Airport
Security checks was at Munich Airport, at Frankfurt we departed from the same terminal building (landed in Terminal 1 A and departed from gates Z), and did not have to go through security at Frankfurt. 
We were unsure if our luggage would be booked through to Johannesburg so we handed in our luggage at the check-in counters. The lady confirmed that we could drop off our luggage at the automatic/self-service Lufthansa counters and our luggage will be booked through to our final destination.
Ground staff was friendly and very helpful.

Boarding procedure

Priority boarding for first and business class passengers, families with small children and assisted passengers. We used the electronic gates to scan our boarding passes and boarded via a mobile bridge.
Boarding was a bit chaotic, this route used to be serviced by an Airbus A380 aircraft. At the time of booking it still showed the A380 seating options. The Boeing 747 takes less passengers and the flight was overbooked. The ground staff asked for volunteers to fly the next day on partner airlines. This caused a delay in boarding.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - One carry-on bag 8kg max
Checked luggage - One bag not exceeding 23kg, Lufthansa make use of the Piece concept for luggage

Seating

Number of seats - 208 in standard Economy
Emergency exit row seats cannot be book online, they are allocated when checking in at the counters.
Seat pitch - 78.74 cm (31")
Seat width - 43.18 cm (17")

Number of seats - 32 in Premium Economy
Seat pitch - 96.52.74 cm (38")Seat width - 45.72 cm (18")

View more information at Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 seat map or Seatguru Boeing 747-8 Economy seat information

We sat in row 32 against the bulkhead. These seats have limited recline, the kitchen are behind them and this can be a nuisance.
The overhead locker space was limited, and there were crew luggage behind our seats.
The USB port was underneath the armrest.
The controls to adjust the lights, call the attendant etc. was in the armrest. There is no cover on it so you very easily press the buttons by accident.

Amenities

Small cushion and blanket.
Headsets and covers for headsets speakers. The covers are very flimsy and mine tore when I tried to put it on the speakers of the headset.
Headsets were collected just before landing.
You have to ask for flight socks, eye masks and toothbrush.

Entertainment

German and English newspapers were available upon boarding.
Personal touchscreen monitor with additional controls in armrest. The selection of movies was a bit limited in my opinion, but still enough to keep you entertained on a 10 hour flight.
Lufthansa magazine available in seat pocket.
USB port underneath the armrest.

In-flight communication

Internet access via WLAN and mobile telephony via GSM was available after take-off.
See more information on Fly-Net 

Meals and refreshments

Dinner
The in-flight service started as soon as we reached cruising altitude.
We were served a hot dinner. There was a choice between a chicken dish and a pasta dish.
The food tasted good.
On the tray - Salad, bread bun, dessert, butter, salt, pepper, sugar, cheese, cutlery, wet wipe and serviette. Cup for Coffee.
Any special meals must be pre-ordered when you make your reservation.
Coffee, tea, beer, wine and other beverages were served before our meal as well as afterwards.

Breakfast
A hot breakfast was served around 2 hours before landing.

Toilets

The toilets were kept reasonably clean. In my opinion there are not enough toilets on the aircraft.
Basin to wash hands and brush teeth.

In-flight shopping

Available. Shopping magazine in seat pocket

Travelling with Children

Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew
Read more on Lufthansa - Travelling with children

Crew

I found the crew competent and friendly. Instructions were given in German and English.

Disembarking

First and Business class disembarked first. We had an aircraft bridge to the terminal building at O.R Tambo airport.

Overall opinion

What I liked
The seats are wide enough and the legroom is adequate.
The staff was friendly and attentive
The plane was quiet with not too many rattles and noise.

Not so good
Limited recline on bulkhead seats.
Limited overhead locker space at bulkhead seats. The 
Configuration of Premium Economy seats makes the aisle very narrow when walking towards the toilets.
Not enough toilets.




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Lufthansa - Business Class Airbus A321 LH1277

Route

LH1277 from Malta to Frankfurt  April 2015.

Scheduled Duration

2 hours 40 minutes.

On time departure and arrival

Departed late but made up most of the time and landed almost on time.

Booking a ticket

I had some frequent flyer miles that was due to expire and used them to make the booking. There were no economy seats available, only business class seats. The miles required for a business ticket on a short trip is not that much more than for an economy ticket so it is definitely worth it. You can use your miles to pay for the taxes. I found the process of booking a ticket with your miles easy and straight forward. I got my booking confirmation via e-mail as soon as the booking was confirmed.

Online check-in and seat selection

There were no additional charges to select your preferred seat. 
I could check in online 24 hours before departure.

At the airport - Ground crew, check-in and luggage

There was a dedicated queue for Business class.

The ground crew were friendly and helpful.

Lounge Access

Business class passengers are invited to use the La Valette lounge. 
There are comfortable chairs, self service drinks and food. 
The toilets were kept clean and serviced.
Free Wi-Fi.
Newspapers and magazines to read.
News channels on television.

Boarding procedure

There was a separate queue for Business class passengers
There were no call for priority boarding. 
We took a bus to the aircraft.
Passengers sitting at the back of the aircraft were requested to board the plane at the back.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - 2 x 8 kg. Dimensions for carry-on baggage: 55 x 40 x 23 cm; 
Foldable garment bags: 57 x 54 x 15 cm.
Checked luggage - 2 x 32 kg  Max dimension (length + height + width) of 158 cm
See more on  baggage allowances and rules.

Before take-off

News papers and Magazines were on offer.

Seating

This flight had 2 classes, Business and Economy. 
The configuration is adjustable. There is no difference between the Business and Economy class seats. 
Standard overhead lockers.
There are 3 seats in a row.
The middle seat in Business class rows cannot be booked.
Seat pitch - 76.2 cm (30").
Seat width - 44.45 - 45.72 cm (17.5" - 18").
The configuration is 3 - 3  .
Seat map can be viewed on Seatguru or on Lufthansa Airbus A321.

Manual air vent and reading light above seats.

In flight Amenities

None.

Entertainment

Lufthansa magazine.

In-flight communications

None. Electronic devices could be used. Mobile phones had to be on flight mode.

Charging points for electronic devices

No USB charging point.

Meals and refreshments

Lunch
Lunch was served shortly after take-off.
There were only one option on the menu. 
It was a selection of meats, hummus and an asparagus salad. Bread roll/ Bretzen with butter.
Special meals have to be ordered before check-in.
On the tray -  Desert, butter, chocolates.
Cutlery and serviette.

Refreshments
Drinks and wine were served before the meal. 
Coffee/tea was served after meals.

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean.
Paper towels and tissues.
Basin to wash hands.

In-flight shopping

In-flight shopping was available.

Travelling with Children

Baby bassinets must be pre-booked. Meal request for children must be made at time of reservation.
Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew.
The airline has activity packs for young children.
Read more on  Lufthansa- Travelling with children

Crew

The on board crew was friendly and helpful.

Disembarking

Business class disembarked first, then economy class. 
Economy class disembarked from the front of the plane.

Overall opinion

What I liked
The meal was adequate for a short trip.
The seats are standard economy seats but comfortable enough for a short trip.

Not so good
No Entertainment system.
No Wi-Fi.

Seats with blocked middle seat

Overhead locker space

Seat back

Legroom

Seats

Lunch

Air vents and reading lights

Lufthansa - Business Class Airbus A321 LH1276

Route

LH1276 from Frankfurt to Malta  April 2015.

Scheduled Duration

2 hours 35 minutes.

On time departure and arrival

Departed a bit late but landed on time.

Booking a ticket

I had some frequent flyer miles that was due to expire and used them to make the booking. There were no economy seats available, only business class seats. The miles required for a business ticket on a short trip is not that much more than for an economy ticket so it is definitely worth it. You can use your miles to pay for the taxes. I found the process of booking a ticket with your miles easy and straight forward. I got my booking confirmation via e-mail as soon as the booking was confirmed.

Online check-in and seat selection

There were no additional charges to select your preferred seat. 
I could check in online 24 hours before departure.

At the airport - Ground crew, check-in and luggage

I arrived at Frankfurt airport by long distance train. There are Lufthansa check-in counters to the right just as you enter the terminal building. I already checked in online so just needed to drop off my luggage. There was a dedicated queue for Business class.
If you did not check in online, you can use the check-in terminals here to get your ticket and then proceed to drop off your luggage.
The ground crew were friendly and helpful.

Lounge Access

I had access to the Lufthansa Business class lounge close to the gate. 
There are comfortable chairs, self service drinks and food. 
The toilets were kept clean and serviced.
Free Wi-Fi.
Newspapers and magazines to read.
News channels on television.

Boarding procedure

Boarding was a bit chaotic. There were no call for priority boarding. 
We took a bus to the aircraft.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - 2 x 8 kg. Dimensions for carry-on baggage: 55 x 40 x 23 cm; 
Foldable garment bags: 57 x 54 x 15 cm.
Checked luggage - 2 x 32 kg  Max dimension (length + height + width) of 158 cm
See more on  baggage allowances and rules.

Before take-off

News papers and Magazines were on offer.

Seating

This flight had 2 classes, Business and Economy. 
The configuration is adjustable. There is no difference between the Business and Economy class seats. 
Standard overhead lockers.
There are 3 seats in a row.
The middle seat in Business class rows cannot be booked.
Seat pitch - 76.2 cm (30").
Seat width - 44.45 - 45.72 cm (17.5" - 18").
The configuration is 3 - 3  .
Seat map can be viewed on Seatguru or on Lufthansa Airbus A321.

Manual air vent and reading light above seats.

In flight Amenities

None.

Entertainment

Lufthansa magazine.

In-flight communications

None. Electronic devices could be used. Mobile phones had to be on flight mode.

Charging points for electronic devices

No USB charging point.

Meals and refreshments

Lunch
Lunch was served shortly after take-off.
There were only one option on the menu. 
It was a selection of cold meats and cheeses, fruit salad and bread roll with butter and jam.
Special meals have to be ordered before check-in.
On the tray -  fruit salad, butter, jams, cream for coffee, sachet with sugar.
Cutlery and serviette.

Refreshments
Drinks and wine were served before the meal. 
Coffee/tea was served after meals.

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean.
Paper towels and tissues.
Basin to wash hands.

In-flight shopping

In-flight shopping was available.

Travelling with Children

Baby bassinets must be pre-booked. Meal request for children must be made at time of reservation.
Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew.
The airline has activity packs for young children.
Read more on  Lufthansa- Travelling with children

Crew

The on board crew was friendly and helpful.

Disembarking

Business class disembarked first, then economy class. 
Economy class disembarked from the front of the plane.

Overall opinion

What I liked
The meal was adequate for a short trip.
The seats are standard economy seats but comfortable enough for a short trip.

Not so good
No Entertainment system.
No Wi-Fi.

Lunch

Inside the cabin

Lufthansa Economy Class Airbus A321 LH1276 - review #3

Route

LH1276,  Frankfurt to Malta Luqa, 14 February 2013. This is the third review of this route, you can view the first and second reviews.

Scheduled Duration

2 hours 30 min.
Departure: 09:45
Arrival 12:15

On time departure and arrival

Departed on time.
Arrived 10 minutes early.

Ground crew and check-in

We checked in online 23 hours before the flight.
We arrived via train and dropped our bags off at the Lufthansa counter next to the All Rail Terminal
Our printed online boarding passes served as boarding tickets.
The counters were handled by Lufthansa staff.
Ground staff was friendly.

Boarding procedure

Priority boarding for business class passengers, families with small children and assisted passengers.
The crew asked passengers to board by row number, but most passengers ignored it.
The electronic boarding gates were not use, and the ground staff scanned our tickets.
We boarded via a mobile bridge.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - One carry on bag 8kg max
Checked luggage - 23kg

Seating

Number of seats - 200 in total, economy has limited recline seats. Lufthansa refitted most of their regional aircraft with new seats. These new seats are very comfortable and allow for generous leg room.
The seating configuration depends on how many business class seats are allocated.
Emergency exit row seats cannot be book online, they are allocated when checking in at the counters.

We sat in row 35, a normal 3 seater row, with adequate overhead locker space.
Row 37 and 38 has no overhead locker space.
View more information at  Lufthansa A321 seatmap or Seatguru A321 Economy seat information

Amenities

None.

Entertainment

Newspapers were available at the boarding gate waiting area. In-flight magazine available in seat pocket.

In-flight communication

None

Meals and refreshments

Breakfast
We were served sandwiches.
Any special meals must be pre-ordered when you make your reservation.
Coffee, tea, beer, wine and other beverages were served after our meal.

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean, economy class can only use the toilets at the back of the aircraft. I feel that there are not enough toilets on this plane/flight.
Basin to wash hands and brush teeth.

In-flight shopping

Available.

Travelling with Children

Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew.
Read more on Lufthansa - Travelling with children.

Crew

I found the crew competent and friendly. Instructions were given in German and English.

Disembarking

Business class disembarked first. The doors at the back of the plane were also used to disembark.
We took a short bus ride to the terminal building.

Overall opinion

What I liked
The new seats are very comfortable and the sandwiches tasted good.
The plane was quiet with not too many rattles and noise.

Not so good
There are only toilets at the back of the plane, this can be a problem when food is being served or in flight shopping trolleys are blocking the aisle. Watch out for limited recline and overhead locker space on the two-seater rows as well as the rows in the back of the plane.







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Lufthansa Economy Class Airbus A321-200 - LH1277 - Review #2



Route

LH1277,  Malta Luqa to Frankfurt, 06 February 2013.

Duration

2 hours 43 min (scheduled time 2 hours 50 minutes)

On time departure and arrival

Departed 90 minutes late and arrived 83 minutes late. This was due to bad weather conditions at Frankfurt Airport, the incoming flight LH1276 landed at 13:05. There was also some technical issues that needed attending before we could take off. Landing at Frankfurt was delayed due to weather conditions.

Ground crew and check-in

We were able to check in online 23 hours before the flight.
We dropped off our luggage at the Lufthansa check-in counters.

Our printed online boarding passes served as boarding tickets.

Check-in, and luggage drop off at the Lufthansa counters was handled by Malta airport staff.

Ground staff was friendly and very helpful.

We arrived at the airport at 10:30 and the check in counters was still very quiet, February is not peak tourist season.

Boarding procedure

Priority boarding for business class passengers, families with small children and assisted passengers. Boarding cards were manually scanned by the ground crew.

I noticed some passengers using mobile boarding passes.

We boarded a bus to the aircraft.

Baggage allowance

Hand luggage - One carry on bag 8kg max
Checked luggage - One bag up to 23kg

For more information on Lufthansa baggage allowances

Seating

Number of seats - 185 in total, economy has limited recline seats. Lufthansa refitted most of their regional aircraft with new seats. These new seats are very comfortable and allow for generous leg room
The seating configuration depends on how many business class seats are allocated


Most seating websites, (even Lufthansa ) shows Economy starting in row 9, on our flight it started in row 6.

The configuration from row 9 - 11 is of particular interest as it is over the emergency exit. 
Row 9 A- C are normal seats.  9 D and E, is a two seat row and there is a crew seat behind 9D
Row 10 only have two seats - E and F - these seats have extra legroom.

Row 11 A- C and 11 D have extra legroom.

We sat in row 36, which is normal economy seats. I noticed that row 37 and 38 had limited overhead storage space.

Emergency exit row seats cannot be book online, they are allocated when checking in at the counters.

View more information at  Lufthansa A321 seatmap or Seatguru A321 Economy seat information

 The overhead locker space was adequate.

Amenities

None.

Entertainment



German and Maltese newspapers were available upon boarding. In-flight magazine available in seat pocket.

In-flight communication

None

Meals and refreshments

Lunch

No tray -  We were served a traditional Bavarian breakfast. Weisswurst and a pretzel roll (Laugensemmel)

Any special meals must be pre-ordered when you make your reservation.

Coffee, tea, beer, wine and other beverages were served before our meal as well as afterwards.

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean, economy class can only use the toilets at the back of the aircraft.

Basin to wash hands and brush teeth.

In-flight shopping

Available.

Travelling with Children

Toys were handed out to children
Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew
Read more on Lufthansa - Travelling with children

Crew

I found the crew competent and friendly. Instructions were given in German and English.



Disembarking

Business class disembarked first. We had an aircraft bridge to the terminal building at Frankfurt airport.

Overall opinion

What I liked

The new seats are very comfortable and the food tasty.

The plane was quiet with not too many rattles and noise.

Not so good

There are only toilets at the back of the plane, this can be a problem when food is being served or in flight shopping trolleys are blocking the aisle.

 

Seats





Legroom





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Drinks



 

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Lufthansa Economy Class Airbus A321 LH1276 - review #2

Route

LH1276,  Frankfurt to Malta Luqa, 10 October 2012. This is the second review of this route, you can view the previous review here

Duration

2 hours 25 min.

On time departure and arrival

Departed on time.
Arrived on time.

Ground crew and check-in

We checked in online 23 hours before the flight, as part of a connecting flight from Johannesburg.
Our bags were booked through to Malta, so there were no need to collect luggage. For our connecting flight we had to go through security again.
Our printed online boarding passes served as boarding tickets.
The counters were handled by Lufthansa staff.
Ground staff was friendly.

Boarding procedure

Priority boarding for business class passengers, families with small children and assisted passengers.
This flight was fully booked and the crew asked passengers to board by row number, but most passengers ignored it.
The electronic boarding gates were not use, and the ground staff scanned our tickets.
We boarded via a mobile bridge.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - One carry on bag 8kg max
Checked luggage - 23kg

Seating

Number of seats - 200 in total, economy has limited recline seats. Lufthansa refitted most of their regional aircraft with new seats. These new seats are very comfortable and allow for generous leg room.
The seating configuration depends on how many business class seats are allocated.
Emergency exit row seats cannot be book online, they are allocated when checking in at the counters.

We sat in row 25 B and C, a two-seater row. These seats are nice if you are travelling as a couple, but they cannot recline and they seem to be a tad narrower than the other seats, although I am not 100% sure.
There were limited locker space available in row 25 B and C because of a storage box. See the attached pictures.
View more information at  Lufthansa A321 seatmap or Seatguru A321 Economy seat information

Amenities

None.

Entertainment

Newspapers were available at the boarding gate waiting area. In-flight magazine available in seat pocket.

In-flight communication

None

Meals and refreshments

Breakfast
We were served yoghurt and fruit.
Any special meals must be pre-ordered when you make your reservation.
Coffee, tea, beer, wine and other beverages were served after our meal.

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean, economy class can only use the toilets at the back of the aircraft. I feel that there are not enough toilets on this plane/flight.
Basin to wash hands and brush teeth.

In-flight shopping

Available.

Travelling with Children

Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew.
Read more on Lufthansa - Travelling with children.

Crew

I found the crew competent and friendly. Instructions were given in German and English.

Disembarking

Business class disembarked first. We took a short bus ride to the terminal building.

Overall opinion

What I liked
The new seats are very comfortable and the breakfast tasty and healthy.
The plane was quiet with not too many rattles and noise.

Not so good
There are only toilets at the back of the plane, this can be a problem when food is being served or in flight shopping trolleys are blocking the aisle. Watch out for limited recline and overhead locker space on the two-seater rows.

Limited space in overhead locker - Row 25 B,C



Row 25 D and E




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Lufthansa Economy Airbus A380-800 - LH573

Route

LH573,  Johannesburg  to Frankfurt, 09 October 2012.

Duration

10 hours 45 min

On time departure and arrival

Departed and arrived on time.

Ground crew and check-in

We were able to check in online 23 hours before the flight.
We dropped off our luggage at the Lufthansa check-in counters.
Passports and visa's are checked before you can proceed to the check-in counters.
Ground staff was friendly and very helpful.

Boarding procedure

Priority boarding for first and business class passengers, families with small children and assisted passengers. Boarding cards were manually scanned by the ground crew.
We boarded via a mobile bridge.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - One carry on bag 8kg max
Checked luggage - One bag not exceeding 23kg , Lufthansa make use of the Piece concept for luggage

Seating

Number of seats - 420 in economy
Emergency exit row seats cannot be book online, they are allocated when checking in at the counters.
Seat pitch - 78.74 cm (31")
Seat width - 43.18 cm (17")
Recline at 113 degrees

View more information at  Lufthansa A380 seatmap or Seatguru A380 Economy seat information

We sat in row 73 against the bulkhead. These seat have normal recline, the toilets are behind them and this can be a nuisance.
The overhead locker space was adequate for the middle rows, but the ones for seats H-K had newspaper and magazines stored in them so they have limited space. See attached photo.
The armrests in the middle fold away completely.

Amenities

Small cushion and blanket. Headsets were handed out after boarding and collected just before landing.

Entertainment

German and English newspapers were available upon boarding. In-flight magazine available in seat pocket.
Personal touchscreen monitor with remote control. The selection of movies was a bit limited in my opinion, but still enough to keep you entertained on a 10 hour flight.
Lufthansa magazine available in seat pocket

In-flight communication

None. No in-flight wi-fi available yet.

Meals and refreshments

Dinner
The in-flight service started as soon as we reached cruising altitude.
We were served a hot dinner. There was a choice between a chicken dish and a pasta dish.
The food was tasted good.
On the tray - Salad, bread bun, dessert, butter, salt, pepper, sugar cheese, cutlery, wet wipe and serviette. Cup for Coffee.
Any special meals must be pre-ordered when you make your reservation.
Coffee, tea, beer, wine and other beverages were served before our meal as well as afterwards.

Breakfast
A hot breakfast was served around 2 hours before landing. Breakfast consisted of an egg dish with some mushrooms and potatoes on the side.
On the tray - Fruit salad, bread bun, butter, jam, salt, pepper, sugar, cutlery, wet wipe and serviette.
I feel its a bit to early to eat breakfast ( around 03:30 in the morning) and it was not that good. Next time I'll pass on breakfast and rather get some more sleep in.

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean, and there are more than enough toilets on the A380.
Basin to wash hands and brush teeth.

In-flight shopping

Available. Shopping magazine in seat pocket

Travelling with Children

Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew
Read more on Lufthansa - Travelling with children

Crew

I found the crew competent and friendly. Instructions were given in German and English.

Disembarking

Business class disembarked first. We had an aircraft bridge to the terminal building at Frankfurt airport.

Overall opinion

What I liked
The A380 still feels like a new plane. The seats are very comfortable and the service is good.
The plane was quiet with not too many rattles and noise.
Even though the A380 is very big, you never feel crowded, I think the configuration was well thought through.

Not so good
If you sit in the back of the plane it can take a while to get out of the plane, take this in consideration if you have a tight schedule for your connecting flight.
I would like to see more entertainment options and in-flight wi-fi.



Seats with cusion and blanket



Limited over head locker space in row 73 H- K

Legroom

Inside the cabin

Dinner

Dinner option 2

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Lufthansa Economy Class Airbus A321 LH1276

Route

LH1276,  Frankfurt to Malta Luqa, 24 August 2012.

Duration

2 hours 25 min.

On time departure and arrival

Departed 5 minutes late.
Arrived 11 minutes late.

Ground crew and check-in

We were able to check in online 23 hours before the flight.
We arrived by long distance train and dropped our luggage off at the AlRail Terminal at Frankfurt airport
Our printed online boarding passes served as boarding tickets.
Check-in and luggage drop off at the counters was handled by Lufthansa staff.
Ground staff was friendly and very helpful.

Boarding procedure

Priority boarding for business class passengers, families with small children and assisted passengers.
This flight was fully booked and the crew asked passengers to board by row number, but most passengers ignored it.
The electronic boarding gates were in use, where you scan the barcode on your ticket to open the gate.
We boarded via a mobile bridge.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - One carry on bag 8kg max
Checked luggage - 23kg

Seating

Number of seats - 200 in total, economy has limited recline seats. Lufthansa refitted most of their regional aircraft with new seats. These new seats are very comfortable and allow for generous leg room.
The seating configuration depends on how many business class seats are allocated.
Most seating websites, (even Lufthansa ) shows Economy starting in row 9, on our flight it started in row 6.
The configuration from row 9 - 11 is of particular interest as it is over the emergency exit. 
Row 9 A- C are normal seats.  9 D and E, is a two seat row and there is a crew seat behind 9D
Row 10 only have two seats - E and F - these seats have extra legroom.
Row 11 A- C and 11 D have extra legroom.
Emergency exit row seats cannot be book online, they are allocated when checking in at the counters.
View more information at  Lufthansa A321 seatmap or Seatguru A321 Economy seat information

There were limited locker space available in row 9 A-C because pillows were stored in the overhead locker.

Amenities

None.

Entertainment

Newspapers were available at the boarding gate waiting area. In-flight magazine available in seat pocket.

In-flight communication

None

Meals and refreshments

Breakfast
We were served a blueberry muffin.
Any special meals must be pre-ordered when you make your reservation.
Coffee, tea, beer, wine and other beverages were served after our meal.

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean, economy class can only use the toilets at the back of the aircraft.
Basin to wash hands and brush teeth.

In-flight shopping

Available.

Travelling with Children

Toys were handed out to children.
Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew.
Read more on Lufthansa - Travelling with children.

Crew

I found the crew competent and friendly. Instructions were given in German and English.

Disembarking

Business class disembarked first. We took a short bus ride to the terminal building.

Overall opinion

What I liked
The new seats are very comfortable and the muffin tasty.
The plane was quiet with not too many rattles and noise.

Not so good
There are only toilets at the back of the plane, this can be a problem when food is being served or in flight shopping trolleys are blocking the aisle.



Economy Seats



Legroom

Breakfast

Breakfast



Basin in toilet









Lufthansa Economy Class Airbus A321 - LH1277

Route

LH1277,  Malta Luqa to Frankfurt, 22 August 2012.

Duration

2 hours 45 min

On time departure and arrival

Departed 20 minutes late but arrived almost on time.

Ground crew and check-in

We were able to check in online 23 hours before the flight.
We dropped off our luggage at the Lufthansa check-in counters.
Our printed online boarding passes served as boarding tickets.
Check-in, and luggage drop off at the Lufthansa counters was handled by Malta airport staff.
Ground staff was friendly and very helpful.

Boarding procedure

Priority boarding for business class passengers, families with small children and assisted passengers. Boarding cards were manually scanned by the ground crew. I noticed some passengers using mobile boarding passes.
We boarded a bus to the aircraft.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - One carry on bag 8kg max
Checked luggage - 23kg

Seating

Number of seats - 200 in total, economy has limited recline seats. Lufthansa refitted most of their regional aircraft with new seats. These new seats are very comfortable and allow for generous leg room
The seating configuration depends on how many business class seats are allocated
Most seating websites, (even Lufthansa ) shows Economy starting in row 9, on our flight it started in row 6.
The configuration from row 9 - 11 is of particular interest as it is over the emergency exit. 
Row 9 A- C are normal seats.  9 D and E, is a two seat row and there is a crew seat behind 9D
Row 10 only have two seats - E and F - these seats have extra legroom.
Row 11 A- C and 11 D have extra legroom.
Emergency exit row seats cannot be book online, they are allocated when checking in at the counters.

View more information at  Lufthansa A321 seatmap or Seatguru A321 Economy seat information

 The overhead locker space was adequate.

Amenities

None.

Entertainment

German and Maltese newspapers were available upon boarding. In-flight magazine available in seat pocket.

In-flight communication

None

Meals and refreshments

Lunch
No tray -  We were served a traditional Bavarian breakfast. Weisswurst  and a pretzel roll (Laugensemmel)
Any special meals must be pre-ordered when you make your reservation.
Coffee, tea, beer, wine and other beverages were served before our meal as well as afterwards.

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean, economy class can only use the toilets at the back of the aircraft.
Basin to wash hands and brush teeth.

In-flight shopping

Available.

Travelling with Children

Toys were handed out to children
Milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew
Read more on Lufthansa - Travelling with children

Crew

I found the crew competent and friendly. Instructions were given in German and English.

Disembarking

Business class disembarked first. We had an aircraft bridge to the terminal building. at Frankfurt airport.

Overall opinion

What I liked
The new seats are very comfortable and the food tasty.
The plane was quiet with not too many rattles and noise.

Not so good
There are only toilets at the back of the plane, this can be a problem when food is being served or in flight shopping trolleys are blocking the aisle.



Economy Seats



Legroom



Lunch




Lunch




Drinks




Basin in toilet