Lufthansa German Airlines and its subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. offer unsurpassed flexibility to travelers from the Kingdom and Bahrain to Europe and beyond. Lufthansa flies daily to its Frankfurt hub from Riyadh and Jeddah, while Swiss connects the two Saudi cities to its hub in Zurich/Switzerland with four flights a week, according to Stefan Loecherbach, director of Lufthansa and Swiss, for Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.
Loecherbach said that Lufthansa also recently enhanced its Bahrain to Frankfurt service to a daily flight. Dammam is served with three nonstop flights weekly to Frankfurt. Lufthansa and Swiss are the only European carriers that jointly connect all major gateways in the Kingdom. “Our customers enjoy optimum travel flexibility, like combined flights, such as outbound via Frankfurt on Lufthansa and inbound via Zurich on Swiss,” added Loecherbach.
Lufthansa passengers can also choose to book a private jet, a unique offer connecting to more than 1,000 destinations in Europe, he said.
With “Miles & More”, the carriers’ joint customer loyalty program and Europe’s leading frequent flyer program, passengers also enjoy the benefits of flexible mileage use. Thanks to the joint membership of Lufthansa and Swiss in Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline alliance, travelers have access to a vast network of flights, beyond those of Lufthansa and Swiss, as well as access to airport lounges worldwide.
Lufthansa and Swiss offer passengers attractive and beneficial price structures when combining flights on the two air carriers. These fares are available online at www.lufthansa.com and also at www.swiss.com. On the occasion of the German Unity Day, Lufthansa is offering special fare for economy class starting from SR999 exclusive of taxes and surcharges. Passengers from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to all German destinations can avail of the offer from Oct. 3-10, 2009. Travel period is from Oct. 10 until Jan. 10, 2010. He said that Lufthansa offered an exclusive product catering to the special needs of its premium travelers in first class. “In business class, passengers can conveniently relax in lie-flat sleeper seats, enjoy culinary delights designed by renowned star chefs and choose from a wide array of in-flight entertainment options,” he added.
Arriving in Frankfurt, first and business class passengers as well as status customers can look forward to yet another highlight: Lufthansa’s exclusive welcome lounge. The lounge provides all the amenities arriving passengers would look for in order to freshen up after an intercontinental flight. In addition to a comprehensive breakfast and snack buffet, comfort areas and quiet zones, a modern shower area on the lower level is one of the lounge’s most exclusive features. It encompasses 28 high-end showers in an elegant design that invite guests to relax and prepare for the day ahead.
A concierge is on hand to allocate the shower facilities and coordinate further customer wishes such as ironing service for HON Circle members, first class guests and Senators. On the other hand, Swiss’s product offers have been designed to give customers a feel for Swiss hospitality, personal care and the luxury of quality in every detail.
The first class cabin offers Swiss customers maximum comfort and privacy in a tranquil setting. The spacious seats accentuate comfort and functionality and can be converted into lie-flat beds at the touch of a button.
Swissness and stylish simplicity define Swiss economy class. Comfort is achieved with the seat’s lumbar support and adjustable headrest. With a lot of personal space and a generous seat pitch of 32-33 inches, Swiss economy is a class of its own.
Additionally for Lufthansa and Swiss passengers, an incentive scheme for small- to medium-sized companies is in place with the “PartnerPlusBenefit” program. Companies stand to benefit by collecting valuable points for every flight taken in first, business and economy class.
