On Tuesday, we reported that Boeing was now overdue for delivering 43 widebody aircraft to Lufthansa . However, this isn't the only delay Lufthansa faces due to an external party. The airline is currently completely remodeling its first class check-in area at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
According to information published by Lufthansa a year ago, the new area was due to open to eligible passengers in "fall 2024." Simple Flying now understands from the airline that the reopening has been pushed three-quarters of a year to Summer 2025 due to the extensive technical renovations required. Extensive technical renovations are required It seems as though the project to bring a new first class check-in area to Frankfurt Airport is slightly more complicated than Lufthansa and the airport had first envisioned.
Noticing that the new area did not seem close to opening on a recent trip through the airport, Simple Flying sought clarification from the airline, who told us, Due to extensive technical renovations in the entire Lufthansa First Class area in Terminal 1, Hall A at Frankfurt Airport, the reopening has been postponed until summer 2025. The work is progressing well, and the new flooring is currently being laid. What to expect from the new check-in area While the check-in area works are ongoing, eligible customers are currently required to use a rebranded area of business class check-in desks.
These desks (121-124) are almost identical to the check-in for other passengers, but Lufthans.
