24hrs in Lufthansa 747 FIRST CLASS (South Africa to USA)

Jeb Brooks

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👁️ 3.2M views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 23:03

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a 24-hour journey in Lufthansa first class, traveling from Johannesburg to Chicago via Frankfurt on the Boeing 747. The experience begins in South Africa with a visit to the Virgin Clubhouse lounge before boarding the first leg to Germany. The creator evaluates the main deck first class cabin, noting the comfortable bedding and high-quality dining options, though they critique the undersized entertainment screens and slow Wi-Fi. After a layover in Frankfurt, the journey continues in the highly exclusive Lufthansa First Class Terminal, which features a full restaurant, nap rooms, and a cigar lounge. For the final leg to Chicago, the creator sits in the nose of the aircraft, providing a unique view ahead of the pilots. The review concludes with a detailed scoring system covering the lounges, seats, food, entertainment, and service. Ultimately, the creator awards the experience 22 out of 25 stars, highlighting the exceptional service and dining while noting minor shortcomings in technology and seat privacy.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said

4½ Happy Bacon

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're about to spend 24 hours in Lanza first class and we're sitting in front of the pilots

the 747 is is the most iconic airplane in the world by far completely no debate

few first class cabins provide as welcoming an atmosphere as you'll get on this one

the bed itself is really comfortable thanks to its large size and passengers are provided with a comfortable mattress pad duvet and a pillow

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book a long layover to fully experience the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt

✓Choose seats 1A or 1K for the best forward-facing view on the 747-8

✓Use the provided voucher for Wi-Fi, but be aware it may be slow

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Privacy in first class seats — There is a partition that does a nice job of keeping things secluded

Feeling disconnected from the airport experience in the First Class Terminal — Consider the trade-off of exclusivity versus airport atmosphere

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to fly Lufthansa First Class on a Boeing 747-8?

QHow does the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt compare to other lounges?

QIs the experience worth the high ticket price?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconDining Room Service4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Johannesburg4 Happy Bacon

Frankfurt4½ Happy Bacon

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