YouTube Review Lufthansa's Economy seat that's BETTER than Premium | Flight Review | Hong Kong-Frankfurt | A350-900

Join me on board Lufthansa’s Airbus A350-900 for the long-haul journey from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, where I test out what might just be the airline’s most impressive Economy Class seat to date. This flight features an extra-legroom bulkhead seat, and in this review I break down whether it truly lives up to the hype - from seat comfort and space to sleep quality on an ultra-long-haul sector.

I’ll take you through the full experience, including boarding, the cabin environment, inflight entertainment, food and service, and how Lufthansa’s Economy product stacks up on one of its flagship aircraft. While the seat itself delivers in a big way, the overall experience raises some interesting questions about consistency and cohesion onboard.

Route: Hong Kong (HKG) to Frankfurt (FRA)
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (D-AIXC)
Cabin: Economy
Flight Time: 13 hours, 5 minutes
Cost: £497.22 (return cash ticket LCY-ZUR-HKG-FRA-LHR)

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Hi there! It’s great to see another well-narrated video @jwotravelexpert you really have a knack for bringing these aviation stories to life.

I couldn't agree more about Kai Tak. It truly is such a shame it closed, for many of us, it always felt like the heart and soul of Hong Kong. There was something uniquely exhilarating about those low-altitude turns over the city that modern airports just can't replicate.

Regarding the European carriers, I definitely feel your frustration. One of my personal bugbears with Lufthansa is its lack of regional hubs compared to the likes of KLM. KLM’s "hub and spoke" model via Schiphol seems to offer a much smoother connection for those of us starting our journey from smaller regional airports such as LeedsBradford, whereas Lufthansa often feels very focused on a small number of bases.

As for the catering, I’m with you! I generally always enjoy airline food, but I guess for a frequent flyer such as yourself, the ones that are a letdown really do stand out. When you're in the air as often as you are, the "hits and misses" become so much more apparent.

Thanks for sharing your video with us on Forums4airports!

 

Hi there! It’s great to see another well-narrated video @jwotravelexpert you really have a knack for bringing these aviation stories to life.

I couldn't agree more about Kai Tak. It truly is such a shame it closed, for many of us, it always felt like the heart and soul of Hong Kong. There was something uniquely exhilarating about those low-altitude turns over the city that modern airports just can't replicate.

Regarding the European carriers, I definitely feel your frustration. One of my personal bugbears with Lufthansa is its lack of regional hubs compared to the likes of KLM. KLM’s "hub and spoke" model via Schiphol seems to offer a much smoother connection for those of us starting our journey from smaller regional airports such as LeedsBradford, whereas Lufthansa often feels very focused on a small number of bases.

As for the catering, I’m with you! I generally always enjoy airline food, but I guess for a frequent flyer such as yourself, the ones that are a letdown really do stand out. When you're in the air as often as you are, the "hits and misses" become so much more apparent.

Thanks for sharing your video with us on Forums4airports!

Thanks so much for the kind words - I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! And yes — airline catering! I’m probably a bit harsh sometimes, but when you fly a lot the differences between airlines really start to stand out. Some carriers consistently surprise you in a good way, and others… well, occasionally leave you scratching your head.