In a case of “you can’t get there from here”, we were only able to find frequent flier reward space in business to Warsaw from Istanbul via Zurich. The lone Star Alliance Member that offered non stop service “LOT” had no space available, making us take the longer way to Warsaw via Zurich on Swiss Airlines. As a result, we had a stopover in Zurich on the excellent Swiss Airlines Business Class product while we headed up to Warsaw, Poland.

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Review: Lufthansa Business Class E190, Warsaw – Munich

“A Simple and Comfortable Short Haul Service with Excellent Catering”

Mrs World Traveller 73

We enjoyed some preflight lounge time in the comfortable LOT Business Lounge Frederick Chopin Warsaw Airport prior to transitioning down to the gate in time for boarding.

Lufthansa
Business Class
Operated by Lufthansa Cityline. 
WAW-MUC (Franz Chopin International Airport, Warsaw – Munich International Airport)
LH1613 – Business Class (I)
1:05 PM – 2:45 PM
April 28, 2014
Booked: Airbus 319
Flown: Embrauer E90 

On Board Lufthansa Short Haul Business Class:

Today’s flight to Munich was originally booked on an Airbus 319. There was an equipment swap today to an Embraer 190 which meant a much smaller business cabin with 3 out of 4 seats occupied. There were two rows of business each with 2 seats each in a 1-1 cabin formation. As many are aware, European Business class is actually comprised of 2-2 economy seats with the center aisle seats kept as “your space”.

Pre-Departure Services:

A pre departure beverage of water was served, as on the last Swiss flight. It was a small touch but better than nothing at all.

The Meal Service: A Light Lunch

Catering on today’s flight was, as usual, outstanding by DO & CO. Presentation was on a tray with a fold out menu which I believe is a new feature since the last time I rode LH European Short Haul Business Class.

There was a regular top up of sparkling wine and offers of coffee. 

Arriving to Munich:

We were slightly late landing in Munich but general assurances were made by the public address system that all international connections onward to North America would be made. 

We arrived and parked at a non gate position. There was a limo transfer waiting in a gorgeous Mercedes SL 500 but unfortunately it was for the one other passenger in business today (not for us sadly). He was likely connecting to Lufthansa First Class where car services are typically offered where possible.

We disembarked and joined the general bus queue for a transfer to the main terminal.

We hopped the bus and transferred to the main terminal for connections to the “H” International Gates. A short 30 minute connection today so no time for the Munich Lufthansa Senator Lounge today. We cleared exit Shengen immigration with a few lost kettles blocking up the fast track line…

Overall, it was another pleasant LH Short haul flight.

Lufthansa City Line Short Haul Business Class Impressions:

The Lufthansa City Line Short Haul Business Class is a pretty reliable and solid service that consistently delivers whenever I fly their product. While it doesn’t offer a truly luxurious seat, it does always offer pleasant service and great tasting food.

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