Germany

catshort5, next time you post (and you could even edit this one), change the title of your thread to one that asks the question you want answered. Your title for this post just says "Germany", and many folks may pass it by who have flown on SAS or Lufthansa.

But if you changed it to something like "Need info about SAS or Lufthansa seats" you would probably get more responses.

If you want to change this one, just click the Edit button at the bottom (right next to Delete and right above "Bookmark this Thread." Then change the title to one you want, and then click the "Update Topic" in the blue box at the bottom. Very easy!

I was on the Lufthansa A380 LAX to Munich back in December - was able to upgrade to biz class from PE for a reasonable amount [did not bid - they offered the upgrade in the app] - I believe it's an older seat - very little room for your feet when flat. The good thing about that plane is that virtually the entire upper deck is biz/first, so you may have a better chance of upgrading.

I was in Premium Economy coming back on the A380 and actually preferred it to biz. I was on the side in the last row of PE - while it may look like it's too close to the restrooms, you're actually well insulated from them, and there's a large empty space behind the seats, so it feels like you're in your own semi-private section. Service was fine in both cases, and the Star Alliance lounge in LAX was a nice way to start the trip.

I’ve flown both SAS and Lufthansa in premium cabins and they each have their strengths. Lufthansa generally has the edge in terms of network and lounges in Germany, but their older business class layout is still 2-2-2 on many long-haul routes which means less privacy. SAS tends to feel more consistent on long-haul flights, and their staggered business class seating gives you more direct aisle access which I find more comfortable for overnight flights.

If price is a factor, it’s worth comparing across a few sources. I usually check the airline sites directly, but I’ve also found some good discounted fares on business-class.com
when looking at business and first class tickets to Europe. Sometimes the difference compared to booking direct is significant, especially if you’re flexible on dates.