Thanks for the super video and all the information. Flying Frankfurt to HK this summer in this plane. First time long haul. I've been scannning the internet for videos like yours. Brill!
I finally broke my A340 cherry last month - but only a 300 - so no basement toilets! I put in a crazy low bid on the LH website for an upgrade to Premium Economy - and it was accepted!!
I fly this route usually once or twice a year for the last 9 yars and it's usually packed on the way from Munich to Charlotte, but only half to 2/3rds full on the way back to Munich. I'm guessing it's because of the increased popularity of CLT as a Hub for the lower eastern states... I'll be going to Charlotte in April again, but with AA717 this time. American Airlines it's usually cheaper than Lufthansa on this route, and so I've got Premium Economy on the way to Charlotte for just 100 bucks more than regular Economy on LH428. Not sure what I'll do for the return flight yet, as there's a high chance that Economy will be half empty...
Interesting data point - definitely curious how LH makes it work given lack of connectivity options in CLT. Also looks like LH swapped the A340 for the 350, might be seasonal though. Enjoy premium eco on AA, I'd say that is definitely the move if only 100 more than economy
@@flaps1019I don't really get it either. CLT is a major hub for AA, but not for any of Lufthansa's Star Alliance partners (only one I can think of would be United). Maybe BMW with it's plant in SC has something to do with it... Lufthansa has shuffled between the A340 and A350 in the past years, when I started in 2015 it was A340s, during the pandemic they've used the A350 while the A340s were mothballed, then they've reactivated the A340s again... I guess they still got some years left, if the demand for new planes stays on the current level.
@@flaps1019 A large contingency of seats is purchased on an ongoing basis in 3 classes (not F IIRC) by one "guaranteed customer" - that's why they call it "the BMW shuttle". CLT to Spartanburg SC is around 1.5h drive but nobody would connect thru SPA. CLT is also one of the priciest originating markets in the US (at least along the E Coast). Big savings if you connect in CLT rather than begin travel there... Please consider: for every 108 cars that BMW Group imports into the US, they assemble 100 (not sure if that ratio has changed recently). So a sizable US, German and International Corporation! BMW also imported the German way of training employees - a three year apprenticeship - practical on-the-job guidance and training in various positions mixed with classroom education, completion with a Diploma.
A 280 seat A340? It looks to me like all of Lufthansa's A340-600's are currently configured with 297 seats (which is still rather low for an A346). Let's call it three hundred.
I love the way Peter is surprised every time the cabin crew are particularly helpful ... a good looking friendly guy in shorts ... I wonder why the cabin crew are overly attentive!
I am flying Lufthansa for the first time (also on a A340-600). I appreciate that your review was thorough yet concise! Does Lufthansa include lounge access with its international economy tickets or did you get that through a pass?
Thanks Stasha - good question, lounge access is not included but I have the Amex platinum card which gave me access to the centurion lounge in Charlotte and the Lufthansa Senator lounge in Munich. If you have Amex or a priority pass membership (perhaps thru Capital One or Chase credit cards) you may be able to access a lounge at your departure airport or connecting airport, but otherwise you’d have to pay for access
What do you mean the WiFi isn’t enough for video streaming? I was playing League of Legends game in the middle of Atlantic ocean on board of LH 747-400! I had a latency of about 100000000ms but still scored a kill!
😂 that is incredible I literally lost it. Reminds me of those old RCA connectors (or AV idk) that old airplane seats have, I’ve always wondered if I could bring a video game console onboard and hook it up to the IFE
Since Lufthansa's US Star Alliance partner is United, why do they fly to Charlotte, an American hub? It is probably because United has no hub in the southeastern US (except Dulles, but that's pretty far north).
LH has been flying to CLT since 2004, long before the days of AA being the hub airline. US Airways was a star alliance member so I’m sure that lured them in initially. Also BMW has a plant not too far away in Spartanburg, SC although I’m not for certain whether that has any relevance to them continuing service.
Thanks for sharing! I flew the A340-600 last year to Bangkok. I like the downstairs lavatories. Its more spacious and to have them all together in one spot is more efficient as the chance to get the next free washroom is higher. Flying eco with a vacant neighbor seat is almost as good as premium eco. In PE you can not utilize a vacant neighbor seat as the arm rests are fixed. Anyway, nowadays I try to book PE as a compromise between cost and comfort, and sometimes C, if there are cheap tickets available. Still wondering what's the best upgrade strategy. Fixed price upgrade, bid, or ask at check-in. A340-600 is great, but now its time enjoy the A380 as long as it is still possible.
Lufthansa is the worst Europeans airlines their service sucks I always fly business class and I must say for about 10 years they are saying they are going to have 1-2-1 seats in business still till today they have it on only few EX Philippines airlines planes and few 787s its sad but they are so behind compare to other airlines and by the time they have 1-2-1 again they are going to be behind because Qatar is going to introduce better business class in near future!
@@truthvfauxyeshu4068 go to see a doctor karen you dont feel good you dont know what the hell are you saying maybe you forgot to take ur medication there are many other better European airlines so stfup
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Worlds Most beautiful and comfortable Airliner.
You made an economy review interesting - great video!
Thanks for watching as always, Boarding Call!!
I had to wait soooo long for the LOOOOO Review. I was wondering if those were still in service! Awesome!
always loved the a340, got to fly the -300 version to Seattle from Frankfurt. Really gonna miss it when it goes extinct
I will fly LH720 next month on A340-600. Hope they don’t change aircraft
Flying the same plane d-aihu today to Munich aswell
Awesome - safe travels and be sure to check out those basement lavs
9:38 The 200/300 variants. The 500/600 are indeed Rockets.
Thanks for the super video and all the information. Flying Frankfurt to HK this summer in this plane. First time long haul. I've been scannning the internet for videos like yours. Brill!
First time long haul?! That’s very exciting, you’re going to love the A340 👍🏻 - and thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻
I finally broke my A340 cherry last month - but only a 300 - so no basement toilets!
I put in a crazy low bid on the LH website for an upgrade to Premium Economy - and it was accepted!!
I fly this route usually once or twice a year for the last 9 yars and it's usually packed on the way from Munich to Charlotte, but only half to 2/3rds full on the way back to Munich. I'm guessing it's because of the increased popularity of CLT as a Hub for the lower eastern states...
I'll be going to Charlotte in April again, but with AA717 this time. American Airlines it's usually cheaper than Lufthansa on this route, and so I've got Premium Economy on the way to Charlotte for just 100 bucks more than regular Economy on LH428. Not sure what I'll do for the return flight yet, as there's a high chance that Economy will be half empty...
Interesting data point - definitely curious how LH makes it work given lack of connectivity options in CLT. Also looks like LH swapped the A340 for the 350, might be seasonal though. Enjoy premium eco on AA, I'd say that is definitely the move if only 100 more than economy
@@flaps1019I don't really get it either. CLT is a major hub for AA, but not for any of Lufthansa's Star Alliance partners (only one I can think of would be United). Maybe BMW with it's plant in SC has something to do with it...
Lufthansa has shuffled between the A340 and A350 in the past years, when I started in 2015 it was A340s, during the pandemic they've used the A350 while the A340s were mothballed, then they've reactivated the A340s again... I guess they still got some years left, if the demand for new planes stays on the current level.
@@flaps1019 A large contingency of seats is purchased on an ongoing basis in 3 classes (not F IIRC) by one "guaranteed customer" - that's why they call it "the BMW shuttle". CLT to Spartanburg SC is around 1.5h drive but nobody would connect thru SPA. CLT is also one of the priciest originating markets in the US (at least along the E Coast). Big savings if you connect in CLT rather than begin travel there...
Please consider: for every 108 cars that BMW Group imports into the US, they assemble 100 (not sure if that ratio has changed recently). So a sizable US, German and International Corporation!
BMW also imported the German way of training employees - a three year apprenticeship - practical on-the-job guidance and training in various positions mixed with classroom education, completion with a Diploma.
@@flaps1019 LOL! AA? You lose your mind flying a Boeing crap!
That landing is quite good
Hahaha right?!!! Like a feather 🪶
@@flaps1019 yes!!! I went on the A340-600 from Lufthansa to Hong Kong 5 days ago!!! It was amazing
A 280 seat A340? It looks to me like all of Lufthansa's A340-600's are currently configured with 297 seats (which is still rather low for an A346). Let's call it three hundred.
Good Looking Guy
I love the way Peter is surprised every time the cabin crew are particularly helpful ... a good looking friendly guy in shorts ... I wonder why the cabin crew are overly attentive!
@fToo more than just a good looking guy
Peter is also a great content creator
which seat were u siting in?
I was in 53K
Nice that you asked the stewardess! Nice report even if it's only ECONOMY!!! LOL!! A340 is almost Epic!!!
Love Lufthansa’s welcome: Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Children. ☺️
Hello from Nov 2024, LH just announced the potential retirement of these -600s in Oct 2025. Get on 'em fast my aviation friends!
I am flying Lufthansa for the first time (also on a A340-600). I appreciate that your review was thorough yet concise! Does Lufthansa include lounge access with its international economy tickets or did you get that through a pass?
Thanks Stasha - good question, lounge access is not included but I have the Amex platinum card which gave me access to the centurion lounge in Charlotte and the Lufthansa Senator lounge in Munich. If you have Amex or a priority pass membership (perhaps thru Capital One or Chase credit cards) you may be able to access a lounge at your departure airport or connecting airport, but otherwise you’d have to pay for access
What do you mean the WiFi isn’t enough for video streaming? I was playing League of Legends game in the middle of Atlantic ocean on board of LH 747-400! I had a latency of about 100000000ms but still scored a kill!
😂 that is incredible I literally lost it. Reminds me of those old RCA connectors (or AV idk) that old airplane seats have, I’ve always wondered if I could bring a video game console onboard and hook it up to the IFE
Heard you say you were going to Tel Aviv. Hope you’re safe now
That's right - I flew CLT-MUC-TLV. And yes, I am - thank you 🙏
how do they make money on this route? well probably from trying to charge an arm and a leg to upgrade despite the empty seats :S
Good point - I think the biz cabin was pretty much full on this flight so they must have found a few takers!
Conviasa It is a Venezuelan airline
Delivery/ livery ?
8:40 US Airways??
@@RiesvanKempen yep, retro jet! American still has a couple a320 family aircraft with the US airways paint job
@@flaps1019 oh cool! I didn’t know that!
SGE Eintracht Frankfurt 🦅🦅🦅👍👍. DFB Poakl. 2018. fans. Lvlfhansa.
Since Lufthansa's US Star Alliance partner is United, why do they fly to Charlotte, an American hub? It is probably because United has no hub in the southeastern US (except Dulles, but that's pretty far north).
LH has been flying to CLT since 2004, long before the days of AA being the hub airline. US Airways was a star alliance member so I’m sure that lured them in initially. Also BMW has a plant not too far away in Spartanburg, SC although I’m not for certain whether that has any relevance to them continuing service.
Thanks for sharing! I flew the A340-600 last year to Bangkok. I like the downstairs lavatories. Its more spacious and to have them all together in one spot is more efficient as the chance to get the next free washroom is higher.
Flying eco with a vacant neighbor seat is almost as good as premium eco. In PE you can not utilize a vacant neighbor seat as the arm rests are fixed. Anyway, nowadays I try to book PE as a compromise between cost and comfort, and sometimes C, if there are cheap tickets available.
Still wondering what's the best upgrade strategy. Fixed price upgrade, bid, or ask at check-in.
A340-600 is great, but now its time enjoy the A380 as long as it is still possible.
Yo is that a US Airways livery?
Hahaha yes it is, good eye!
Sir, this is the priority check in lane, please put away your camera
"the main reason for flying economy is the peopel"🤣
come on, bruh
Grateful Dead
Swiss and Edelweiss still fly the a340
Yes indeed - I believe they fly the -300. I was referring specifically to the -600
But A343
The bit where you romanticize flying in economy was odd. Most of us "slumming it" back here are just normal people. No need to be so poetic about it.
Ikr! He’s kind of very cringy.
Decaf
Its against tha law to film in the security control. Thats why. There are signs usually.
Nice video thanks, but you talk too much.
Lufthansa is the worst Europeans airlines their service sucks I always fly business class and I must say for about 10 years they are saying they are going to have 1-2-1 seats in business still till today they have it on only few EX Philippines airlines planes and few 787s its sad but they are so behind compare to other airlines and by the time they have 1-2-1 again they are going to be behind because Qatar is going to introduce better business class in near future!
I guess you love flying Boeing crap. Rather fly a non-American crap, and instead fly European airlines. Note: I am an American with wide open eyes!
@@truthvfauxyeshu4068 go to see a doctor karen you dont feel good you dont know what the hell are you saying maybe you forgot to take ur medication there are many other better European airlines so stfup