Lufthansa LH474 and Lounge - Munich - Montreal - First Class

To the point Here's our photo report from the Lufthansa flight from Munich to Montreal in First Class using Aeroplan Miles, with a look at the First Lounge in Munich.

After flying First Class on British Airways with my Avios miles for my outbound flight, here I am on my return flight to Montreal on a Star Alliance member Lufthansa A330 in First Class.

This flight was funded by
70,000 Aeroplan miles
This flight was financed by Aeroplan Miles, a great deal in terms of the services offered, which easily surpass the experience on British Airways! To know how I set up this itinerary, you can read this article.

In my last report, we were left with the transfer to the tarmac in a Porsche Cayenne, the privilege of being in first class on Lufthansa.

Lufthansa Flight LH474 – Munich MUC – Montreal YUL – First Class

Having just arrived from Frankfurt, I head to the First Class lounge at Munich Airport.

ams fra muc lh 056 — Lufthansa First Class Lounge

The Lufthansa First Class lounge at Munich Airport

ams fra muc lh 057 — Entrance to the Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

The lounge offers a limousine service directly to the boarding gate. Very practical!

ams fra muc lh 058 — Limousine Service – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

All relaxation areas have a view of the tarmac! Very nice for an Avgeek like me!

ams fra muc lh 059 — Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

Drinks are offered at each relaxation area.

ams fra muc lh 060 — Armchairs – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

I decide to sit down to see the service offered. In passing, you can see the envelope of my First Class ticket, which allows the staff at the boarding gate to identify the passengers “to be boarded in priority”.

ams fra muc lh 062 — Table – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

Here is the small menu available at the beginning of the afternoon.

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A nice selection of champagne and wines.

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The choices offered at the buffet are excellent.

ams fra muc lh 067 — Buffet – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 068 — Buffet – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 069 — Buffet – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 070 — Buffet – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 071 — Buffet – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 072 — Buffet – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

I return to my table for dinner. I chose light dishes… because I should be feasting soon in flight.

ams fra muc lh 073 — Table service – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 074 — Table service – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

For cigar lovers, the lounge also offers a room to enjoy a cigar (offered by the company of course).

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Or many strong alcohols.

ams fra muc lh 077 — Alcools – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

Also, a wide selection of magazines available in English or German.

ams fra muc lh 078 — Magazines – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

Before leaving the living room, a quick trip to the bathroom, always very classy.

ams fra muc lh 079 — Bathroom – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 080 As you can see, the spaces are pleasant and the materials chosen are high end.

ams fra muc lh 081 — Lounge – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 082 — Lounge – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

Outdoor areas are also available with pleasant seating and views of the tarmac.

ams fra muc lh 083 — Outdoor area – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 084 — Outdoor area – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

ams fra muc lh 085 — Outdoor area – Lufthansa First Class Lounge – Munich

I arrive at my gate. I was supposed to be the only one in First Class…. but 7 people were upgraded that day from business class (all frequent travelers for Siemens, Mercedes and BMW… Montreal Grand Prix obliges!).

The cabin will therefore be complete!

ams fra muc lh 086 — Boarding gate – Lufthansa

My flight today. You will notice the two boarding tunnels: on the left for First and Business Class passengers, on the right for Economy Class.

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ams fra muc lh 088 — First Access – Lufthansa A330 to Montreal

Once on board, what strikes me is the space given to passengers in First Class. Here are the seats 1k and 2k. I’ll be sitting in seat 2k (deliberately chosen to not be near the kitchens and toilets).

muc yul lh first01 — Lufthansa First Class A330

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Everything is carefully arranged: the rose, a quality screen, an ottoman that can store everything you may need in flight.

muc yul lh first03 — Seat 2K – Lufthansa First Class A330

muc yul lh first04 — Seat 2K – Lufthansa First Class A330

There is even a bar available at the front of the cabin.

muc yul lh first05 — Bar – First Class A330 Lufthansa

Shortly after being seated, the flight attendant calls me by name (which is very nice!) and offers me a glass of champagne and an aperitif.

st regis abu dhabi 29 — Aperitif – First Class A330 Lufthansa

Seeing me taking a lot of pictures, I explain to her that I am the head of a specialized blog and she offers me to take some pictures of me to immortalize the moment.

muc yul lh first12 — Your servant… who enjoys himself!

She will then bring me a pair of pajamas in my size, as well as slippers and the traditional travel kit.

muc yul lh first15 — Welcome Kit – First Class A330 Lufthansa

High-end La Prairie treatments are offered.

muc yul lh first16 — Welcome Kit – First Class A330 Lufthansa

I put all my stuff in the ottoman in front of me: computer, plugs, shoes… everything fits.

muc yul lh first57 — Ottoman storage – Lufthansa First Class A330

A small glimpse of the (touch) remote control for the screen – and the beautiful socks offered by the German company.

muc yul lh first17 — Touchscreen remote control – Lufthansa First Class A330

The menu is brought to me and to my surprise, it is proposed in three languages: German, English, French. A real plus!

muc yul lh first18 — Menu – First Class A330 Lufthansa

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muc yul lh first21 — Menu – First Class A330 Lufthansa

muc yul lh first23 — Menu – First Class A330 Lufthansa

muc yul lh first24 — Menu – First Class A330 Lufthansa

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muc yul lh first25 — Menu – First Class A330 Lufthansa

muc yul lh first26 — Menu – First Class A330 Lufthansa

Here is a small view of the screen, much better defined than the one proposed on British Airways. A very large selection of movies, TV series, and live channels.

muc yul lh first32 — Screen – Lufthansa First Class A330

muc yul lh first33 — Screen – Lufthansa First Class A330

WIFI is also available on board for less than 20 euros. I choose not to connect to it, wishing to take advantage of this flight to “disconnect”!

Shortly after takeoff, a wipe is brought to me to refresh me.

And a glass of Château Latour.

muc yul lh first34 muc yul lh first35 And a small appetizer.

muc yul lh first36 — Amuse-bouche – First Class A330 Lufthansa

Lufthansa’s First Class specialty: caviar!

muc yul lh first38 — Service tray – Lufthansa First Class A330

A good dose of caviar is served with the traditional accompaniments.

muc yul lh first39 — Caviar – First Class A330 Lufthansa

muc yul lh first40 — Caviar – First Class A330 Lufthansa

The caviar is followed by a parade of dishes:

muc yul lh first41 — Tickets – First Class A330 Lufthansa

muc yul lh first42 — Tickets – First Class A330 Lufthansa

muc yul lh first44 — Main course – First Class A330 Lufthansa

And a nice selection of cheeses, my favorite!

muc yul lh first45 — Cheese Platter – First Class A330 Lufthansa

Accompanied by dessert and coffee.

muc yul lh first46 — Cheese and dessert platter – First Class A330 Lufthansa

A Lufthansa flight is only a few hundred meters apart. We fly a little bit faster: it will take us a good hour before we pass him!

muc yul lh first64 — Exterior view – Lufthansa First Class A330

A small zoom on this plane:

Before resting, a small turn to the toilets to see the space granted. Meanwhile, the hostess will have made my bed.

muc yul lh first47 There is a seat to sit on, which is nice for changing. The sink is big… and there is the traditional rose, present everywhere in the First Class cabin.

muc yul lh first48 — Toilets – First Class A330 Lufthansa

And there are misters and many beauty products.

muc yul lh first49 — Restrooms – Lufthansa First Class A330

muc yul lh first50 — Restrooms – First Class A330 Lufthansa

Back to my seat, I discover a bed. The hostess added a mattress to make it even more comfortable. She also took out the Bose QC15 headset (helps reduce ambient noise).

muc yul lh first51 — Chair-bed – First Class A330 Lufthansa

Small souvenir photo with my mask on my head!

muc yul lh first52 A view from the seat, installed in bed.

muc yul lh first53 — Armchair-bed 2K- First Class A330 Lufthansa

Before falling asleep, I take a look through the window… we just passed the other flight!

muc yul lh first67 — Exterior view – Lufthansa First Class A330

4 hours later, I wake up! I am offered a second service which I decline. Well… I’ll just have dessert and a new coffee (the 8th one of the day…).

muc yul lh first63 — 2nd service – First Class A330 Lufthansa

We soon arrive in Montreal, the landing is announced under a driving rain.

Bottom line

As an aviation enthusiast, you can probably guess from these articles: this was my best air travel experience.

The outbound trip was already top-notch on British Airways, but the return trip was a step above: the service on the ground and in the air was simply remarkable, as was the product offered by Lufthansa and Star Alliance.

That’s why we at milesopedia love the Aeroplan program so much: without Aeroplan miles, it would have been impossible to book an experience like this unless you spent several thousand dollars!

If you need advice on how to set up this type of trip, don’ t hesitate to ask your questions in our Facebook group!

The maps to make this trip

Here, I needed American Express with Membership Rewards (transferable to Aeroplan miles) and my Scotiabank American Express Gold card (which allowed me to pay Aeroplan taxes with the Scotia Bonus points).