In the competition of Lufthansa versus British Airways, British Airways narrowly comes out as the winner. Both airlines fly to an equivalent number of destinations — in the U.S. and worldwide. And both British Airways and Lufthansa are known for adding excessive fees to award tickets.
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Lufthansa has received 5-Star Airline certification from the independent rating agency, Skytrax. For this award, the travel comfort and service quality provided by Lufthansa were examined and assessed. The result is a great honour for us: Lufthansa is Europe's only 5-Star Airline.
Between them, Lufthansa's hubs offer passengers a vast array of flight options, making the airline a preferred choice for both business and leisure travelers. As a member of the Lufthansa Group, Lufthansa Airlines is part of one of the largest airline conglomerates globally.
Whether it's a short flight or a long one – comfortable seats await you in Economy Class. There's plenty of room both on short and medium-haul flights. Thanks to the slim construction of the backrests, our seating provides more legroom so that you can stretch your legs out comfortably when flying in Economy Class too.
Japan AirlinesJapan's flag carrier flies to 10 U.S. cities coast to coast. On these long-haul flights, Japan Airlines offers some of the widest seats and roomiest pitch (the distance between rows) in across the entire industry.
Lufthansa calls its low-cost long-haul ticket class Economy Light. It works similarly to most other airlines' ultra-low-fare options: less free baggage, limited or no seat selection, and less overall flexibility for your ticket.
On Lufthansa long-haul flights from Germany, you can expect meals that have been prepared with great care and finesse. The attentive in-flight service will meet all your expectations.
Compared to British Airways, Lufthansa's fleet is slightly bigger. Based on 267 aircraft, Lufthansa operates Europe's fourth-biggest aircraft fleet and ranks as the world's 14th-biggest airline.
Worst of all for legroom are ultra-low-fare carriers Spirit and Frontier Airlines. In at least this case, you get what you pay for: Passengers get as little as 28 inches of legroom when flying with these airlines, which are known for cheap airfare that comes with a bare minimum of amenities and loads of fees.
Thanks to the slim construction of the backrests, our seating provides more legroom so that you can stretch your legs out comfortably when flying in Economy Class too. On long-haul flights, the wide seat cushions measuring over 40 cm and the individually adjustable headrests on each seat ensure you're comfortable.