Has anyone purchased the Lufthansa Sleeper Row on a flight? I have noticed that when I check our flight from DEN to FRA on Expert Flyer, that there are a couple of rows Xed out in Economy even though our flight is between 9-10 hours, not the 11 hours or more that is stated on the website. I am seriously considering doing this if it is available when I check in. Another question; since my husband and I booked together, would it be the same policy as when you upgrade? What I mean is that I think when you upgrade through the Lufthansa website, you have to do it for both passengers flying together, you can't just do for one. Thank you.
Posted by
Magyarország / Rep of Texas
20175 posts
"On long-haul flights with a flight duration of approx. eleven hours or more, you can book Sleeper’s Row directly when you check-in or shortly before departure at the gate, subject to availability. There is an extra charge of between 159 € and 229 € / 179 USD and 249 USD per leg. Advance reservation is not possible."
It says "approximately 11 hours".
Let me see if i understand this. At one time in history, at check in you could hunt for an empty row and move your seat assignment to put you there so with some luck you would get the entire row and take a nap. OR, after the door closed or shortly after take off you could move to an empty row. Now Lufthansa is charging you extra for sitting in the empty row? Seriously?
Quickly becoming my least favorite airline. Next you will have to pay extra to sit next to someone who has bathed in the past week.
Posted by
USA
353 posts
Let me see if i understand this. At one time in history, at check in you could hunt for an empty row and move your seat assignment to put you there so with some luck you would get the entire row and take a nap. OR, after the door closed or shortly after take off you could move to an empty row. Now Lufthansa is charging you extra for sitting in the empty row? Seriously?
The difference seems to be that with payment, you can reserve and therefore claim a row seats. Without payment, you can not reserve and therefore not lay claim to a row of empty seats, and therefore not know if there will be a row of seats that could be used for sleeping. And possibly another difference is that by reserving by payment, it's harder for someone else to challenge you that you need to either share or give up those seats.
In any case, I think the price is rather exorbitant to pay to make that kind of reservation.
Posted by
Hudson Valley
2267 posts
I don't think the price is that bad. My issue is that it can't be pre-booked, and I like to pick (and pay for) my seat in advance. Something tells me Lufthansa isn't going to refund those exit-row fees for someone that scores a 'sleeper row'.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7937 posts
I haven’t flown on Lufthansa in years, but I wonder if possibly the rows with X’s are reserved for the flight crew to rest during the flight, so aren’t available for passengers on any level?
I’ve been on flights (don’t recall what airline or airlines at the moment) where the seats were separated from the rest of the cabin with drapes, and were staff only.
Posted by
Hudson Valley
2267 posts
Cyn- You're right that it used to be common to see curtained-off seats for crew rest. Widebody airplane types developed since the 80s have hidden compartments for crew bunks, either in the cargo space or in the empty 'attic' space above the overhead bins. Not many airlines fly those older types (United and Delta being two that do)—Lufthansa's fleet is quite modern, and I'm sure has proper bunks for crew rest.
Posted by
Peterborough, ON, Canada
1631 posts
I wonder if it's the same thing as the Skybed on Quantas. As I understand it, you can reserve it for four hours of the flight. My friend got it last year; mind you he got it for free as compensation for them downgrading him out of premium economy. He loved it. The flight attendant spread out the "mattress" and made it with fresh linen. He laid down and slept until she woke him after his time was up.