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The main purpose of our trip was to attend the Untold music festival in Romania with friends. Since this country has limited Aeroplan flight options, we knew a stopover in Europe would be unavoidable. That’s why we often target the major Star Alliance partner hubs, making it easier to book fixed-price award tickets through Aeroplan.
Due to its geographic proximity to Romania, Germany was a strategic choice: it allowed us to cross the Atlantic in Business Class with Lufthansa.
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Airline tickets are generally divided into four classes:
I’ve already had the privilege of flying First Class aboard Lufthansa’s A380. You can read my full review here: Review: Lufthansa A380 | First Class | IAD-MUC. This review focuses on the Business Class of the same aircraft.
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Before our flight, we took advantage of the Lufthansa Business Lounge in Terminal E at Boston Logan Airport to relax and start our trip off right. You can read the full lounge review here: Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge – Boston BOS.
From the lounge, I watched our aircraft pull up to the gate and instantly recognized its registration, D-AIMA, even before boarding. This veteran of the fleet, named Frankfurt am Main, is the oldest of Lufthansa’s eight operational Airbus A380s. Entering service in 2010, it was stored in Teruel from May 2020 to April 2025 during the pandemic before returning to active duty. I was lucky enough to experience its welcome comeback in August 2025.
Here’s the link to the Lufthansa website to view the Airbus A380-800 cabin plans.
On this aircraft, the Business Class cabin is located on the upper deck, just behind First Class. It spans rows 10 to 24, divided into two separate sections: a larger main cabin (rows 10 to 20), followed by a smaller section (rows 21 to 24). In total, there are 90 seats arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration, with six seats across each row.
While the A380 is impressive for its size and quiet inflight experience, the Business Class cabin layout does show its age. At a time when most airlines are moving toward configurations with direct aisle access for every passenger, Lufthansa retains a more traditional setup here. As a result, passengers in the window seats (A and K) need to step over their neighbour to reach the aisle, a detail that can be especially inconvenient on an overnight flight when the seats are in lie-flat mode.
In addition, none of the seats feature a privacy partition or door, which limits privacy. The paired seats do not have any meaningful central divider, and the armrest is shared with your neighbour. While this setup may work for couples, it’s far less comfortable for solo travellers. Unlike other aircraft or airlines that offer “throne” seats or staggered configurations, there are no single, secluded seats here.
Toilets are standard and comparable to those in economy class, with reasonable use during the flight thanks to the cabin’s limited occupancy rate.
In short, even if the design remains consistent with Lufthansa’s classic visual identity, this Business Class cabin no longer fully meets the standards of comfort and privacy expected on long-haul flights, especially for a clientele accustomed to modern cabins. That said, the A380’s upper deck retains a certain presence, and the general ambience remains pleasant despite the density of the configuration.
The Lufthansa A380 Business Class seat offers reasonable comfort, though it doesn’t quite measure up to the latest industry standards. When seated upright, the seat feels relatively narrow, especially around the shoulders and the shared centre armrest. While the fully flat bed position does allow you to stretch out for overnight flights, the footwell is somewhat tight. The seat controls are intuitive, with all the basic functions easily accessible. Overall, the design is practical, but it lacks the cocoon-like feel you’ll find in some competing Business Class cabins.
Storage space is limited but thoughtfully designed. Each seat has a few small compartments for personal items. Window seats (rows A and K) offer significantly more space along the side of the fuselage, ideal for a toiletry kit, a book, or even a laptop.
The in-flight entertainment system is accessed through a retractable screen, which you can slide to properly align with your line of sight. The screen size is modest for Business Class, and the resolution is average. The selection of content, including movies, TV shows, and music, is standard, with no particular surprises. On an overnight flight, the appeal of the screen naturally decreases if you choose to sleep.
Comfort: Seat converts to a flat bed, with variable adjustments including firmness.Space: Long and wide enough for comfort, but little privacy.Storage: A few useful compartments, much more generous in porthole seats.
The service in Business Class on Lufthansa’s Airbus A380 is professional and efficient, though less personalized than what you’d experience in First Class. With 90 seats in this cabin, it’s understandable that the attention to detail is not as high. Fortunately, on our flight, only about two-thirds of the cabin was occupied, which contributed to a calm and pleasant atmosphere.
When I’m travelling in a large cabin (as in this case with 90 seats) and several seats remain free at the time of booking, I deliberately choose a window seat and leave the seat next to it, which gives access to the aisle, vacant. This aisle seat is less popular with travellers, since anyone sitting there would have to get up every time the window seat passenger wants to pass. As a result, few people select it.
I then regularly monitor cabin occupancy until the flight; if it starts to fill up too much, I can always modify our selection free of charge.
When the gamble pays off, as it did here, I end up with two seats: a porthole for privacy, and thanks to the empty seat, more space and greater freedom of movement. It also offers flexibility: we can each sleep in our own row, but decide to have meals side by side if we wish.
I invite travellers to consider this type of calculated risk when selecting seats: it can considerably improve flight comfort, especially over long distances.
Upon boarding, a welcome drink is offered, with a choice of sparkling wine, juice, or water, along with Lufthansa’s signature packet of nuts. The selection of wines and spirits is on par with industry standards, but when it comes to dining, the experience was very satisfying.
Before landing, breakfast was offered, but we preferred to continue sleeping.
For rest, the seat converts into a fully flat bed and remains comfortable, even in a reclined position, thanks to armrests that lower to provide extra space. Combined with the remarkable stability and quietness of the A380, this ensures a peaceful night’s sleep so you can arrive in Munich feeling refreshed.
The amenity kit, designed by Porsche Design, is simple and includes a bamboo toothbrush, mints, socks, an eye mask, earplugs, and L’Occitane hand cream.
Business Class on the Lufthansa A380 delivers a solid and reliable experience, although it’s less innovative than some competing cabins. The seat, which converts into a fully flat bed, provides reasonable comfort for a long-haul flight, while the service is professional and efficient, though less personalized than in First Class.
The dining experience deserves special mention: the dishes are generous, well-prepared, and comparable to those of a good restaurant, providing real satisfaction for travellers. The seat selection strategy can significantly enhance onboard comfort. Overall, this is a comfortable option for crossing the Atlantic, with the added peace of mind that comes from the exceptional quiet and stability of the A380.
Expert Advice – Accessing the lounge after a flight
Few travellers think about it, but it is sometimes possible to access a lounge after landing if your arrival ticket is in Business Class. Even if the control system is generally configured for a departure boarding pass, some lounges also accept an arrival pass.
This is an excellent option if you have a layover or if you need to wait before reaching your final destination. Take advantage of it to avoid the crowds, relax, have a light meal… or simply take an invigorating shower before continuing your journey.
In Munich, after a long-haul Business Class flight on the A380, I continued a few hours later in Economy Class for a short intra-European trip. I usually pay cash for these local flights and prefer to save my points for a Business Class reward ticket.
On arrival, I asked the staff in the Business Class lounge if I could enter with my inbound boarding pass, and it worked. This allowed us to wait in comfort, away from the hustle and bustle of the airport.
Our main objective was not to eat or drink (we had already eaten very well on board), but to enjoy a shower, change our clothes and leave refreshed for the rest of the trip. It’s a little attention that makes a big difference, especially after an overnight flight.
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