TRIPREPORT | Lufthansa (ECONOMY) | Airbus A340-600 | Los Angeles - Munich

[@bonzobonanza]

I'm still blown away by how long this plane is

[@ekakshsharma7601]

its called pencil aircraft for nothing LOL

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

It's a 4 engine pencil 🤣

[@abshivkumar2549]

@@GracemarieJohnson2763 the 757 brother is the a340

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

@@abshivkumar2549 Or cousin

[@abshivkumar2549]

@@GracemarieJohnson2763 ah yes

[@nateye2450]

The fact that this single deck aircraft is so long it has a 4 class configuration is mind blowing

[@alabama1413]

This model aircraft is the best I’ve ever flown in aside from the A380. Simply superb in every way. Sad to see economics get in the way of security & class

[@zikalokof1challenge414]

I mean, security wise, we're getting into a really good path

[@JR-ut2ne]

An Airbus A350 or a Boeing 777 is as safe as an A340.

[@schnilos5481]

@@JR-ut2ne the engines are just as safe but there is no denying that physically having 4 engines just makes more safe same reason why air force one is using a very old 747 and just keeping it regularly maintained and refurbished

[@ag6371]

@@JR-ut2ne The A350 replaced the A340 after the B777 killed it with ETOPS

[@dodemahjoub7458]

@@zikalokof1challenge414 ضض

[@mkkm945]

Love the downstairs lavatories. Firstly, less noise/smell for the passengers nearby and secondly you don't have to pick whether to try the front economy one or the rear one depending on which is occupied. Here you will almost always get at least one empty. Flew this many years ago FRA-YVR and back and enjoyed the experience.

[@marioimori]

Lufthansa had grounded all their A340 - they brought them back to fly! Crazy in terms of economy, but great for us that love the plane. Thanks for sharing.

[@get2dachoppa249]

Absolutely correct, but I wish they hadn’t, lol. When I booked for an upcoming trip, the LH website itself was showing my flight to be a 744. Days after I bought the ticket, I got an email from LH about an equipment change. Now the flights on an A340-300. Fluck that I said, and chose an alternate routing to the same destination but on a 748.

[@manfredceriatke6301]

do you see anyone wearing a mask ?

[@neunundfuenfzig]

Guys that flight was in Feb 2020 check description

[@marioimori]

@@neunundfuenfzig Most airlines grounded the A340s, not because of Covid. Lufthansa started using the ones they have - 6 if I'm not mistaken along 2020…

[@neunundfuenfzig]

@@marioimori yeah but sadly not the -600s :/ only the -300s

[@EWRFLYER]

A few things... 1. Wow a great report. Thank you. 2. I love the A340-600, I was able to fly on it once MUC-EWR on LH it was super great! Sadly, the LH long-haul economy class experience and service (seen here) has deteriorated SIGNIFICANTLY since the pandemic hit. I flew them in November 2021 and it was a shockingly POOR experience. 3. Watching this made me miss the days when it was preferable. *sigh* 4. Also LOVE the rare LAX reverse ops departure! I've experienced it only once and I've flown through LAX for years. 5. I don't know why but the downstairs bathrooms are truly the BEST thing ever. 6. I REALLY hope I get the chance to fly on the A340-600 again before they're gone! ;(

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

It's slowly starting to get back to normal. They reintroduced hot meals not too long ago.

[@Bobrogers99]

The weather is so bad that they closed the airport, but we're landing anyhow. That would make me a tad nervous, but I have faith in German pilots. ;-). It looks like you had a decent Economy flight. The dinner didn't impress me but the metal cutlery did!

[@Grasser6]

Well 5* airline without metal cutlery would be really bad…

[@Bobrogers99]

@@Grasser6 Those of us who traditionally travel in steerage (Economy) expect plastic - sometimes including the food.

[@Iamwatchingyou75]

Well, I'm gonna assume they landed the 10th of February 2020. The forecast showed surface winds up to 40 knots, gusts up to 60 knots, moderate hail and thunderstorms. I'm sure the airport was closed for a while. Luckily the weather quickly improved to clear skies with just a 25 knots headwind shortly after.

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

@@Iamwatchingyou75 it was closed yes

[@muc_michi]

@@Iamwatchingyou75 yes, I remembered it! Even schools were closed that day as it was so windy and the way to school would have been too dangerous for the students!

[@Schaschlik345]

I'd have to say this is the most comfortable plane I got to fly in to date. Love the 2-4-2 economy setup.

[@dmitripogosian5084]

yep 2-4-2 is the best

[@pranavkarthikdharmapuri2336]

That landing was smooth as butter 🧈 😌

[@manuelcapretti6493]

for real it was so clean

[@oneilbrissett4854]

And im eating toast with a spred butter (:

[@elhuurabbas]

Unlike Ryanair

[@madamebkrt]

Literally the smoothest landing I've seen, I had to rewatch it a few times lol

[@bestbandele3541]

Lol

[@MCBE_Gamer-06]

As a Filipino im very happy there was a philippine airlines on Los Angeles, i never thought that plane can make it!

[@308Karl]

PAL has been serving in LA forever. Before the 777, they would utilize the 747 and A340-300 there

[@dwlewis7361]

I'm an MD 11 pilot and would see the A346s often in FRA & MAD, I haven't flown to MUC since 1999 according to my flight log! Sadly these birds are leaving the skies faster than a brief rainstorm. I thought for sure DLH would be a long lasting holdout but their days are numbered there as well. I enjoyed the video!

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

Is MD 11 still flying?

[@dwlewis7361]

@@kirilmihaylov1934 yes it is, in cargo version.

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

@@dwlewis7361 cool

[@RashadKhanAviation2023]

Lufthansa is to bring back their A340-600s to LAX this summer, so I hope I get the chance to go on one this year!

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

@@RashadKhanAviation2023 that's very nice . I thought they will be replaced

[@Elias-xy9kc]

A340-600! Let's GOOO! I remember watching the same trip but in the (Brutally Honest) review! Actually the name/slogan "brutally honest" is a 'brutally' amazing name :D Big like no doubt! My kindest greetings 🤝

[@jeanmacagnan4115]

A340.600😍😍👀 It places planes Los Angeles crossing várzea grande Marshal airport international of mato grosso to connection yes every day são Paulo airport of guarulhos 👍 thanks good night

[@katherinespencer6236]

My favorite plane of all I’ve experienced. All 3 trips (ORD-MUC, LH435) were fantastic. The restroom setup is what makes it my favorite, I think.

[@sergiolaurencio7534]

unique in a plane

[@Danielka80]

I was flying same route and plane in October 2017. I love A340-600. So smooth and comfortable plane.

[@noamkagan9019]

I'm sorry here, but is not a single person going to comment on how smooth of a landing this was in insanely windy conditions?! That pilot needs a raise for sure.

[@AC_702]

Man, your pilots were pros! That was a very smooth landing...or else the winds weren't as bad. And that flight looked like loess than 50% capacity

[@XLRSAv]

For an A340 economy seat, you got an amazing wing view!! I remember being on a 777 and having a worse economy view than that.

[@rondonkers4662]

Was your flight at a 777 as occupied as this flight? Estimated less than 30% on this flight

[@sergiolaurencio7534]

Since the moyority have it in a 3-4-3( airlines!) , but if you fly Singapore airlines 3-3-3 777, you would know what the 777 feels like when is used right!

[@Springbok314]

I flew aboard a A346 once, on South African from CPT to LHR back in 07. It was an amazing aircraft.

[@davidcartwright5591]

I fly long haul regularly , and I pick the A330/340 series every time over the rivals which offer 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 configurations . For the travelling couple there is no better option .

[@sergiolaurencio7534]

the configuration is really getting scarce for be honest

[@Naganopl]

In my opinion A340-600 along with MD11 are the most bueatiful passenger aircrafts ever created. While it's no longer possible to fly on MD-11 (unless you are a cargo freight ;)) I hope I can get a chance to fly with A346. It's like magnificent swan... EDIT: I'm going to fly this bird to Hong Kong October 2023!

[@G2000TEK]

How was your flight?

[@Naganopl]

@@G2000TEK Aircraft looks less impressive from that close perspective but still it's beautiful. Even tough it was all creaky during landing and interior was quite "lufthansa raw" flight was enjoyable. I'm happy to finally flew A346. Moreover I was lucky to fly back to Europe with B744, another great bird for the first time!

[@CathayAirwaysLyt]

Wow cool A340-600 but i never ride it:(

[@BatMan-fj8dy]

Heard they’re bringing these back this summer. They sure love their 4 engine planes!

[@schnilos5481]

It’s true I was in the airport watching planes take off well waiting for my flight on a kbm 777 going to Amsterdam from jfk and saw a Lufthansa a340 very cool plane

[@geographynate]

@@schnilos5481 i saw a lufthansa a340 flying over me last week it was from munich to lax

[@suryavir2598]

I love the Lufthansa a340s easily the best plane I’ve been on The bathrooms are so cool!

[@Finnmarken91]

I just love everything about Lufthansa, one of the few airlines left that really take pride in the experience and quality care no matter what class you choose on the flight! Another great video as always and also one of my most favorite aircrafts of all time!

[@BelzDJ]

so respectful and kind to say Bye in German language at the end of this really nice video, thank you very much for sharing your experiences. The mighty A 340-600 maybe isn´t the most economical plane, but it´s definitely one of the prettiest in the skies.

[@frankinmyrrh330]

Flew this exact model on Lufthansa back in 2010 it was such a new and different experience back then, loved it

[@r12004rewy]

Believe Lufthansa are reintroducing the type short term will be good to see them in service again even if only for a couple more years, surely one of the most stunning looking aircraft of all time.

[@unchisa_jantharinthufon9097]

This was a brutally honest in 2020. I kept rewatching Brutally Honest Season 1&2 because I love them

[@Denden16995]

I remember flying the A340 between MUC and ESB as a kid, those days are far behind us now… 😢

[@annedugan3161]

Great report as usual. However, although safety videos may seem redundant to you since you fly alot , if you've never flown, the videos are helpful.

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

Yeah you get numb to those safety videos after a few of them. I honestly get annoyed like, "I get it, I get it....enough with the chit-chat." Lol 🤣

[@lonefather]

I wouldn't have said "who cares about safety vdeos". There are information that may save lives. I'd also watch safety demonstraions by th air hostesses. They deserve some attention from the passengers whom they are there to protect.

[@ekakshsharma7601]

wow as the pilot said that it is too windy but still the landing was close to butter

[@mathuringarcier]

I miss the old times when I used to fly every week, when masks were obsolete, when people took the plane as if it was their car, when quadjets were still something, I miss the smell when reaching an American airport, I miss flying, I miss the old times

[@rmramirezc]

Esos tiempos ya no regresarán, hay que adaptarnos a los nuevos tiempos, cada vez el servicio deja mucho que decir.

[@zakyum]

How do American airports smell?? Lol

[@thomasjsanford4369]

@@zakyum I was wondering the same thing...

[@mathuringarcier]

@@snackler6102 Yes exactly that!! ORD has this smell a lot

[@MrTHAUniverse]

Fuck traveling too much pollution

[@paulkirkland3263]

Congrats on getting an A340 ride. A beautiful, graceful airliner.

[@LoveDiveChannel]

Never been so early to watch new Simply Aviation's video. Keep up that good work, guys. Stay safe and stay healthy. By the way, I like the LH's A340-600 toilet design which they put near cargo compartment at the aircraft belly...

[@thomasjsanford4369]

It's a deal breaker though, for any passenger with mobility problems, and can't handle steps... I wonder what accommodation Lufthansa is willing to make in that situation..??

[@ekakshsharma7601]

4:31 l laughed a lot when u said "who really cares about safety videos l it sounded so funny

[@rajduttninadpatil2810]

Awesome and Amazing as Always 👏👏👌👌 ATB and have safe journey of flight review ahead

[@lightningmcqueen9040]

That was the smoothest landing, I have ever seen!

Just flew this bird for the 1st time....loved every second of it.

[@Plab1402]

I was actually pretty lucky to experience two amazing flights, one to Munich on the A340 and back to New york on the B747

It was the inverse for me. I flew the 748 outbound from EWR to FRA and the 346 from MUN to EWR.

[@Plab1402]

Nice!

[@lonefather]

Last travelled in an A340 (forgot which variant) in 2006, Singaport to Hong Kong. Very comfortable and magnificient experience.

[@AnotherAmateurCarChannel]

The A340-600 is on my bucket-list... I hope I get to fly this beauty while it is still being operated by Airlines... I love it!

[@sanpedrosilver]

About to get into a premium economy seat 💺 to Munich in that aircraft. Looking forward to summer vacation! ☀️

[@radio-su6lh]

You were very fortunate the flight was only a third full (from what I could tell from the footage), that always makes a flight far more enjoyable. As far as the ‘windy’ landing at Munich, one of the smoothest I’ve seen - ha ha.

[@jonathanhindson1594]

Loved the 340 as a pax. Rows near the back just 2 seats by the window. haven. I THINK it's the longest plane ever, As usual, the French had to make sure it was an inch longer or so that The Queen. 2nd most beautiful airliner, great proportions

[@AlisonN860]

Reverse ops out of LAX! Very common during the winter months. Wish it was a daytime flight to see that view.

[@bis_katz4883]

This just reminded me to do my German Duolingo lesson!

[@gowrishnithilan1565]

Super keep up the great work😀 love from India🇮🇳

[@denniskalter8554]

Luckily these beasts will still be flying for a while, I believe Lufthansa is going to retire the last ones in 2023.

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

Yup! They're also gonna keep their 747-400 until 2025

[@warmike]

2024 and they're still with us

[@philippelibreros2120]

My best experience in the air was in an A340. it's just so quite, you feel like you're in a cloud

[@ibookery]

Nice A340-600 flight. That breakfast sandwich was LARGE. Lower level bathrooms isolate all that noise from passengers. Nice touch

[@rudrakshsharma8526]

Hey David, love your vids and a little trick for the phone stand. My suggestion would be to add a timer on the screen on how much time has passed into the flight. Otherwise your vids are most good on YT, I REALLY LOVE THEM.

[@Kaipeternicolas]

I've flown on this airplane so many times. I am already looking forward to the next one. My all time favorite!

[@jimholder6656]

Lufthansa, always the very best! Great smooth-touch landing! I love the 340-600!

[@BillyLapTop]

The A340 is my most favorite plane. Thanks for this upload.

[@Freelancer01]

A340-600 my most favorite plane. I really miss them... 😍😪

[@travelandbeyonds]

That magazine trick has been a saviour for me... you shave shown that before too..

[@isaacharry7062]

The Infamous Pencil. Love this variant of A340 & flown with it few times.

[@doriancroatia2054]

Thanks so much, finally someone who shows all important parts of the journey. Do you have trouble travelling because of Covid and travel restrictions etc?

[@julosx]

This was shot in February 2020, just a month before everything crumbled…

[@kellyanderson7624]

I like that trick with the magazine. The cool things you learn watching David and Felix lol. Thanks David.

[@TripReportaviation]

What I find interesting most about an A346 is the lavatories located in the lower deck :)

[@magnustan841]

2:33, the whole reason why this aircraft is flying now. Better get on these while you can, cause once A350s and 777Xs start getting delivered with First Class, it’s auf wiedersehen to the A346. You’d have to travel to Nigeria or Iran at that point if you want to fly on this f***ing long bird. You transatlantic flyers are so lucky to have this rare bird available for crossing the pond. I have to travel halfway round the world to get that chance…..

[@JAYfromTHEworld]

At the moment Mahan Air is the only airline that frequently flies this bird as far as I know Lufthansa planned to bring it back this year but it will probably get delayed because of omicron

[@ag6371]

A340 vs 777 A350 vs 777X and 787

[@Ryan.Solhdoust]

Simply aviation is one of my fav yt channels thank you for making this vid

[@guillermojimenezcastelblan8456]

Good video, man, and it`s suprising to see the A 340-600 again in the skies, when the trend goes toward a Twin engine equipment. This plane is gorgeous, up to a long distance trip like this one as well. Nice meal, seats, lavatory and the overall enviroment featured here. Thanks for share.

[@ag6371]

It all started since the 777 was launched

[@510ghostboy]

That airbus looks so cool

[@Ananth8193]

Actually the thing special your trip reports is that the way you present.. I am very impressed by your videos.. How can i join your team 😊.. I am also very interested about aviation but doesn't know how to proceed.. Is it the virgin australia b777 parked next to mighty Lufthansa A340.. I think in this aircraft only the lavatories are located in the cargo hold.Correct me if i am wrong

[@ekakshsharma7601]

wow l am so happy u upload a video on the pencil aircraft aka a340 l really like that plane and a very nice video

[@giorgiotagaras6003]

lol at 15:55 when you show the map on the screen you're flying over N.Wales....Abergele is where I live :D

[@neilburns8869]

Well done captain, a beautifully smooth landing.👏🤝👍

[@jorgerivera198]

Man i Love the 346 😭 use to fly from LHR to JFk on Virgins and remember those lavatories downstairs, more privacy, wish they make airplanes like that these days

[@nurseboni2798]

Our very own Philippine Airline is featured!🥰

[@onel6007]

Its sad that I don’t see these planes as much anymore dunno if its coz of the coronavirus or airlines decided to stop using them… great review though! Absolutely love to board one of these guys.

[@protector22222]

Most airlines are phasing them out...they use a lot more fuel and just cost more to run having four engines..

[@ag6371]

That's how the 777 sold more than the A340

[@ocbusfan]

Luckily they’re bringing them back in a few months, including to LAX

[@amc6508]

Just booked a trip from Lisbon to miami via Munich for November 2023. The Munich- miami leg will be on this gorgeous bird 🎉

[@stang8160]

I really liked my flights on the A340-600 (with Lufthansa and Iberia). Sorry to see them gone now. But it's nice to see a video of a flight from just one month before the world changed.

[@einherjarspb]

They are not gone yet, 19 of Lufthansa A340-s are active now, operate from FRA (A340-300) and MUC (A340-600) to US airports.

[@aidenisweirdok123]

I haven’t watched this channel in forever!

[@javianjohnson8746]

Love seeing the A340 still in action! Reminds me a bit of the Boeing 707 with the long length and 4 engine design. Always been two fascinating planes to me

[@reazyy9667]

This was 2 years ago

[@747simmer4]

@@reazyy9667 no matter, lufthansa said they will return the a346 back to service

[@reazyy9667]

@@747simmer4 w8 really?

[@javianjohnson8746]

9:15 wow I can ever recall seeing metal silverware offered in economy...no wonder Lufthansa ranks high in customer satisfaction

[@julosx]

You mean, they ranked high before the Covid plandemic.

[@TopSecretVid]

Im still blown away at how these things stay in the air

[@generalrodcocker1018]

These things are Majestic! I'm always in awe when I see one of these near by. Absolultely stunning! Unfortunately the sound quality of that video is really terrible

[@genoa81]

I love how this plane just cruises when taking off

[@Sanznachito]

What a spectacular flight experience and to be aboard this unique aircraft is simply amazing….. flight looked very comfortable and the landing looked so normal? You certainly chose a fab seat. Please try and fly this bird again soon, you’re doing it for all of us!! 🤙

[@JustJohn505]

LA is so bright its actually crazy how much LEDs are easy to spot. i dont think Miami was this bright when i took off

[@barbarabartos1390]

What a beautiful aircraft - and a great landing too!

[@hanj31]

The noodle bar in the lounge is what makes the lounge sad that they don't have it available during breakfast. You are correct about the runways at LAX there are two parallel runways for takeoffs on the beach side and then two parallel runways for landing on the iconic In-n-Out Hamburger side.

[@ravenplayz5795]

I've been on the A340-600 from Toronto-Frankfurt! Great Aircraft!

[@airplaneguyaidan7943]

great video and really cool you got a rare rw7 departure out of LAX

[@roomack-7549]

I flew lh on this route in 2004 , it was a340-300, still a nice experience.

[@robbiemorrison7085]

This aircraft type was the first long haul jet I flew on . I was 10 and flew with my family from LHR-LAX on a Virgin Atlantic one in 2011.

[@zensationalworld4308]

It was windy? Didn't notice at all, that landing was so smooth! Lufthansa has the best pilots and planes ever.

[@A90TheRooms]

Best planes, I agree, just bc of the A380, but best pilots? If you want the best pilots I recommend you get a ride on turkish airlines.

[@MATEOPINEDAFLORES-jn7zr]

Great video!!!!!

[@MarksamtheMarksman_Official]

Glad the Lufthansa a340-600s are coming back.

[@ricfermi5886]

For decades LH has served a hot towel and little pretzels as compliments. The pasta used to be topped with meatballs and breakfast used to have cheese and ham etc. Well, economy class is meant to discourage passengers to fly economy, after all!

[@MidnightEagle7860]

I recognize the video from 2020 from the brutally honest series!

[@jaguareagle7026]

I had the privilege to be flown in a A340 from Madrid to Miami, it was such a pleasant flight

[@thebomber2345]

i flew 6-7 times with it... its huge!

[@hmdwgf]

Great airplane. I once flew on one between Munich and Boston. The toilets are down in the cargo hold!

[@rezaalan3991]

Great flight from your Brutally Honest content which is nearly 2 years ago.

[@manuelbussotti900]

Brutally honest intensifying

[@salemabdulalhassam3726]

Wow LUFTHANSA the World Star airline Nr 1..thanks for the good Review and thanks to the superior German Crew! Greetings from Chile

[@crystalthewolf8945]

A340 is one of my favorite planes, hope I get to fly on it someday

[@julosx]

Let's thank the (recently) late Bernard Ziegler, Airbus's chief test pilot, who used his influence to make possible the A-340 and then the A-380.

[@yasharmna2118]

Nice video Would be so good if you record a vid with iran air

[@TXnine7nine]

That breakfast sandwich (and the whole breakfast meal) looked like something from a buy on board menu on a LCC vs a supposedly 5⭐️ airline.