INSIDE Lufthansa's BRAND NEW Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner!

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I had the great privilege of flying Lufthansa's 787-9 Dreamliner on its very FIRST DAY of operations, from Frankfurt to Munich. Join me and discover this new aircraft and Lufthansa's NEW business class (well, one of its new business classes!) on its inaugural day ferrying paying passengers on this trial route.
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Lufthansa Cityline from London City to Frankfurt
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4:41 Connecting in FRA, Senator Lounge, 787 overview
7:26 Boarding D-ABPA Boeing 787-9, in Lufthansa NEW Business Class
10:40 Taxi and Takeoff
12:08 My thoughts on the seat, and special service on today's flight
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[@Paul_Lucas]

At 5:37 You’re supposed to get a picture of the concept business class, which looks like this: www.lufthansagroup.com/en/newsroom/releases/lufthansa-offers-suite-concept-in-first-and-business-class-for-the-first-time.html I’ll link it in a card on the video too.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The idea of business class is clearly different in different contexts. Bonus points for free chocolate! Abolish whole apples as dessert.

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

Finally have Lufthansa 1-2-1 Seating in Business.Great work

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

Great video mate, nice to see Lufthansa finally catching up with the pack in business class

[@sushifornico]

The Airplane was christened with Berliner Weisse mit Schuss (Beer with raspberry flavor) Beautiful plane and hello from Berlin!!

[@dougmasters4579]

Frankfurt Airport is like a throwback to the good times when 747s used to be everywhere at the big airports - 4:38. Now it's just that airport that has them in these numbers, and probably not for long. A real shame. The 747 is what made being a plane fan so fun.

[@johnplampin7274]

Pre-pandemic they did serve lunch FRA-MUC but not terribly fancy in first/business. They did give everyone a chocolate cookie handed out specially when boarding, and a little chocolate with the meal.

[@betrousaltaweel]

Taking a risk walking through Woolwich in the dark with all that camera equipment.

[@belugast]

Nice video. I hate the window dimming feature for one BIG reason, if the crew decide to dim the whole cabin they can do and lock them in dim! There is nothing as a passenger you can do about it, I like to be able to do the blinds whenever I want to and not when you are allowed only!

[@mabamabam]

Its especially bad on long flights when trying to adjust timezones. I really dont want the window dimmed at 2pm.

[@belugast]

@@mabamabamif the system was really smart then the crew would be able to tap in their screen seat 27A leave on manual control, alas not.

[@egpx]

Totally agree. I always select a window seat for the simple reason I like to look out of the window. I don't think it should be up to the cabin crew to decide when and if I can actually do so. It's the one thing that spoils the 787 for me.

[@mabamabam]

@@egpx nah the crew should 100% be in charge. Otherwise youll get retartoes blasting full sun at 3am. The crew should just be better at it

[@Travelagent]

That is exactly the reason I avoid the 787 on longhaul flights! My "IFE" is looking out of the window so any dimmed window (against my will!) takes away the joy and beauty of flying!

[@sightsandsoundsofaviation]

Dimming is fine as long as it is not centrally controlled as I heard so many complaints from Dreamliner passengers

[@johnvsymons]

I was quite impressed with your "special lunch" on such a short flight. It certainly looked much better than the usual meals served for lunch on U.S. flagged carriers on their transcontinental flights in domestic First Class/Business Class. (JetBlue Mint Class being the notable exception)🤣. Have a pleasant and rewarding weekend.

[@michaelseebauer2752]

As a German i can tell you this is the normal lunch on LH domestic flights. The only thing i can not explain is, how they decide when there is already a lunch or still a breakfast. And the apple is also standard since the new business-catering called „Heimat“ = „Home“.

[@TheVaughan5]

“Frankfurt is not my favourite airport etc”. I’ll second that! Last year I used Lufthansa long haul for the first time and the transfer there was confusing to say the least. There was a total cock up at security but won’t go into details here. Thanks for the upload, Paul.

[@alexandrep4913]

Their airport was probably made by an ant colony, I'm sure it makes perfect sense for them

[@greyshadow9498]

I love the window dimming feature. I wish my HOME windows had it! I am not a fan of the crew having full control over it though. I get that some people want to sleep, but other people do not. It's easy for the ones who want to sleep to put on a mask rather than subject their will on the whole plane.

[@chowchillachuck]

Fascinating back story on whom the aircraft was intended. Where it ended up, and where it might be going next. That's why I find the airline industry so interesting!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Nothing like caffeine to make you feel more alive and Human lol

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your trip.

[@aimeeandleetravel]

Great to see Lufthansa final bringing an updated business class product!

[@jaymuller]

Great video! Interestingly, my first ride on a 748 ORD-FRA, I noticed there were no individual air vents. Strange, but the cabin was comfortable. Can''t wait to get on one of these, but Newark...Agh! (But it is getting better)

[@MrGreatplum]

Great stuff, Paul - looks like a fun trip all round. Hope you got to spend some time in Munich - one of my favourite cities!

[@michaelgallagher9060]

I always enjoy your videos and this one was a special treat with the new 787.

[@ord4r857]

Looking forward to this. Thanks Paul!

[@Paul_Lucas]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@scottyerkes1867]

Great video. Sorry it was short. Thanks Paul😀💚

[@tammypearson4500]

Hi Paul 👋 I do like the windows in the 787. I want a window seat when I fly. I love the opportunity to darken the window but have the ability to peek at the view. I love the views! Have a lovely day 😘

[@jaypainespotter]

Excellent Paul, I filmed this 787 take off on its delivery flight to Frankfurt. She's a beauty. The next 787 is D-ABPD and D-ABPC named Frankfurt AM Main and Kiel.

[@laurenhw1988]

I love the window dimmer but not so much when the crew dim them for the whole flight.

[@LilJollyJoker]

Amazing video & beautiful aircraft! Subbed! :)

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Great video as always.

[@theglobalpeasant]

Nice quick look at their new dreamliner! The Dreamliner is a great aircraft to fly on!

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

Ок Mr pleasant

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Paul interesting and entertaining as usual Proper business class seats Love window dimming hate when the crew lock them in dimmed mode

[@danielhorton5814]

Really good these videos. He keeps it real

[@Hoakaloa]

Beautiful plane, thanks! In April 2022 I was able to fly on an old Lufthansa 747 from BOS to FRA, on the upper deck. It was nice but being old not nearly as nice as these new planes. Aigu, we found FRA to be outrageous in terms of how far we had to walk to our connecting flight and then get on a bus for another 5 minutes to get to the plane. Please keep posting your flights...good vicarious enjoyment. Danke. Grazie. Mahalo!

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! LH must be one of Boeings best buyers of planes. I bet that is also how they ended up with as many 747-8 as they did. The reason was the number of seats for prem eco. LH is makeing lots of money in/on that segment/class of seat. Keep up the good work. Be safe.

[@gerrib1633]

Great video, as always, Lord Lucas!

[@davevanbeers6944]

Thanks Paul!

[@luisstransport]

Great trip report Paul

[@katherinespencer2633]

Great short flight, on a new plane! Lucky you 🎉

[@CRaZyAbOuTYuGi]

welcome back @Wingin' it! Paul Lucas misses yr channel to tell us best offer and airline

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@rollingtroll]

No individual airvents seems like a pain in the ass for me, I always spend at least a minute setting mine up 'just so'. Not looking forward to that future! Glorious interior otherwise, though. Surprised they couldn't change the seat settings screen colour, seems like the easiest change! Love the window dimming. If you close the blinds you may as well be in a bus most of the time. Part of the flying is seeing that you're up in the skies. Closed blinds are a no go. Fun video, Paul! You were obviously having a blast!

[@stephenpinder9567]

Another great one Paul. That chocolate wasn't free.

[@manmeetsinghmahajan6183]

Amazing trip 😍

[@donl5941]

Nicely done Paul. Thank you. Those seats look nice. And I never thought those tiny air vents did much anyway so a lack of them is little loss to me. That obligatory cost hook though....

[@Stationx1]

Excellent video 🤩👌🎄

[@jimbo6059]

Ah ha, a south east Londoner, like me. Went to Woolwich every weekend shopping from Charlton when I was a kid. Good to see the new product, that's the one they should go for, it looks fresh. Thank you for the experience.

[@vervluukt]

Awesome!!

[@skylinetravels]

Thank you for sharing

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video!

[@neilcoram3495]

Nice one paul.

[@HDjeff]

Great review of a fun, short flight! I enjoy seeing a better product in Lufthansa business, even if this seat is only temporary it is a big improvement.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Thanks Jeff! Glad you enjoyed the video 😃

[@robertciuraru8221]

so hyped to see the 787 coming to my home base of EWR!!

[@MattNav]

Awesome work Paul! I also got the chance to try this cabin out just a few days after you filmed this video and I have to say I really enjoyed the experience on this newest addition to the Lufthansa fleet. Though one downside, I too felt the bed was a tiny bit of a squeeze for me at 6ft. But overall a solid upgrade over the old config

[@AustinWirl]

the colors are perfect

[@travelstylers6667]

Great video Paul! Was wondering, how do you and other av geeks find out about long haul aircraft on unusual routes? Especially inaugural flights

[@Paul_Lucas]

I find out my stuff on Twitter mostly!

[@trainman86trainstramsandmore]

Got here at 13 mins nice video

[@lvthud]

Nice to LH finally get all aisle access, about time really.

[@jamesabbott5242]

Awesome video

[@JamieLikesGames]

Thanks to you I am now "Lord Jamie" I don't know what to do with this new power.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Change your display name for one 😃

[@JamieLikesGames]

@@Paul_Lucas Oh good shout!

[@suejohns7788]

Good job ! See you soon 😊

[@freddiesflightreviews]

I don’t care how good everything else is. An apple for dessert is a hard no from me.

[@dospalmascb]

Watching this with the CC as I'm hearing impaired. Nearly fell out my bed at the cabin crew subtitles, im here with my colleague mr Freak on the flight deck.

[@johnburke1317]

Nice video

[@louisthetravelspotter]

lufthansa 787-9 is a pretty aircraft and lufthansas look amazing

[@rezaalan3991]

Great flight. Window dimming is great invention, but the downside is it can be controlled centrally by cabin crew

[@weymarosborne9438]

For what it's worth, I flew MUC-FRA on a bog standard A320 back in September and did nonetheless get a meal on that flight. Tbh coming from the US though anything more than an oreo on a flight that length is impressive to me.

[@elevat1on]

Ahh, Woolwich, where Arsenal is from... North London is ours, COYS ;) Great video!

[@wannabedal-adx458]

I am still torn between which is the better aircraft A350 or the B787. I don't like the electro-dimming windows on the B787 (even though I have never flown on one yet). I think the concept of not completely shutting out sunlight is important. But otherwise, coffee or not Paul, your enthusiasm would have carried you through the day! cheers, mate.

[@ercommengman]

Oh, you live in Woolwich too! Thought the gatehouse looked very familiar when you first appeared in front of it.

[@deuter458624]

Time sure flys 🛫 soon it’ll be Christmas 🎄advent calendars are already out in stores. No can’t say I have. Hello Papa Alpha 😄

[@adammadulski3304]

I envy you that you have so much fun of flying. I am fascinated by aviation but I'm afraid of flying and fly only when I have to and it's absolutely necessary otherwise I tend to avoid it because it's always stressful for me.

[@toemblem]

You have got me tapping the fuselage when I board planes now.

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Great video Paul as always! Love 😍seeing a Lufthansa 🇩🇪 plane with a 1-2-1 business class! Is Lufthansa going to install their up incoming new interiors on these ex-Hainan 787 Dreamliners? Also what’s up with your “selfie” view camera video being so fuzzy and blurry in the background, if that’s a feature it’s no good 👎 Also at 14:04 is that the flight Captain 👨‍✈️ serving your meal! Wow 🤩 if so… I can’t wait to fly Lufthansa I’ll be taking Lufthansa’s business class next winter! Hopefully by then all their aircraft will have LH’s actual new cabin interiors… 😊 I was also #blessed as a plane spotter by seeing their B787 Dreamliner the other day at DTW Metro Airport (Michigan) Also why does London City Airport remind me of many other areas that weren’t meant to be used for airports like Washington National Airport in D.C. LaGuardia Airport in New York City, Boston Logan Airport in Boston Mass, St. Marten (Sint Marteen) Airport in St. Marten [Dutch island 🇳🇱] Ketchikan Island Airport in Alaska, the former Kai Tak “Heart Attack” Airport in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 and many many other airports worldwide! Wow! That shows my age and #avgeek-ness! Anyways Cheers 🍻 Great video 🇩🇪👍

[@chandachankhankhan3131]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Lufthansa

[@Oral-B2]

I actually *don't* like the dimming feature, as it's truly incapable, even on max setting, of blocking out a full moon shine (as I've experienced on a JAL flight from Tokyo to Paris). The one (and only) time I wished I had a good old-fashioned window shade :)

[@tonyferdaise5292]

They have served a snack on this route in the past.

[@jasongarufi8187]

Hi Paul great video how many av geeks did you see on the flight?

[@robertocavalli8979]

You actually do get a meal service in the Business Class on every FRA-MUC and MUC-FRA flight. I t was not just because of the 787.

[@dwftube]

RE the 787 windows - not a fan. Although you can still see out when they are dimmed (downside - they still let some light in), it's like sitting next to a radiator if the sun is on them as the shade part is on the inside.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Yeah they can get very hot. Noticed this in United Polaris earlier this week!

[@BrandonJohnson10K]

I will wait for their Startrax 5* rated new Business Class seats on the 5th delivery I believe.

[@paulsz6194]

When I saw at 7:02 Katowice as destination on the digital signboard, it made me think, when will you try LOT Polish Airlines, Paul? perhaps a WAW-SIN flight?

[@JuanWayTrips]

I do find it interesting how EU airlines will use new widebodies on short-to-medium haul flights first. Meanwhile, US airlines will automatically start those aircraft on longer flights (I remember Delta's first A350 flight was from Detroit to Tokyo). Maybe the US airlines do more non-revenue flights beforehand with the aircraft, but I am quite impressed (and jealous) that you get these opportunities!

[@wannabedal-adx458]

I think your assumption is correct. I too have heard that US based airlines will do non-revenue short haul flights as "proving flights" for crew and the airframe, before placing it in revenue service.

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

Yeah I'm noticing it. United took delivery of a few more 787-10s lately, and within weeks of delivery they've been operating on transatlantic flights.

[@adam4884]

I thought United operated the 787s between hubs when they first had them delivered years ago.

[@harrisonsnazel7482]

Nice video paul. What was your favourite bit about the airplane

[@harrisonsnazel7482]

@@sax_cy 🤣🤣I mean the food, seat etc

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

@@harrisonsnazel7482 toilet

[@harrisonsnazel7482]

@@kirilmihaylov1934 ha good one

[@mattyschnitz]

Hey I just moved to London, and I’m on the woolwich arsenal line of the DLR, but one stop on the opposite side of the airport. Will keep my eyes peeled and maybe will bump into you one of these days.

[@Paul_Lucas]

That’s Pontoon Dock! I moved from there myself a couple of years back.

[@mattyschnitz]

@@Paul_Lucas that it is! I’m in the Royal Wharf development which works for us now, but hoping to find somewhere a bit more lively but this was definitely a soft landing spot from the US!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “That’s enough needing out. Let’s go.”

[@bradfordtownley9363]

Sweet

[@ISBJOERNAIR]

13:35 The space where the remote is located is not a storage because it has no lock, thats why the headphones have to be stowed in the next one.

[@rikspector]

Paul, Have you ever flown Air Canada Signature Suite? It looks amazing Cheers, Rik Spector

[@acfbrown1]

They did used to fly wide body aircraft between Frankfurt and Munich. I think I was on an A300 in 2005.

[@diamonddave2622]

I flew the reverse route MUC>FRA on a return form HND 3 weeks ago. When I saw 787-9 on the booking I thought it was a error - Capt. said it was a training flight.

[@morgan97475]

Nice! I miss Frankfurt Airport. I prefer it to Munich.

[@eddiejex9489]

Crazy just a couple weeks it was boeing flight testing near me 😅

[@kennyk2195]

Paul do you have a new camera for this video? Quality is great in this video

[@nmpls]

LH should buy more rejects from airlines with good J products!

[@edwardwilcox6606]

I guess it would make sense to send these Hainan B787`s to Austrian or other as I note in your vid that those engines are GEnx, & not RR Trent which Lufthansa ordered for themselves, that being an added complication for the same aircraft type they could do without. Nice vid thanks.

[@rushi1178]

Good evening bro

[@lindapgolan7070]

For Paul or anyone here, does it make a difference to have a shoulder harness (restraint) for an airplane seat?

[@CO84trucker]

I'll be flying in a United 787-9 from DEN to FRA in less than 3 months!

[@sergiolaurencio7534]

Really at improve over their business and premium. But economy still economy in many sense. That thought, the 747-8 it would still be my option if I fly them one day

[@nmpls]

Re: bed length. AC's J class will fit 6'4" just fine, though if you're a sidesleeper, the tray table position is annoying.

[@787-8]

The windows on the Boeing 787 are the best . Shame that the individual air vent are missing on the Lufthansa Boeing 787.

[@benp6997]

I don't understand why the Frankfurt - Munich flight exists at all. There is a fast and direct ICE service between Frankfurt and Munich (3 hours) which would take about the same time and be a lot better for the environment. Even worse is their flight Frankfurt - Stuttgart, which is just 1.5 hours by train! For me there is no excuse for that.