BRUTALLY HONEST | Long-Haul on Lufthansa's Airbus A340-600 in Economy Class

According to SkyTrax, Lufthansa is Europe's best airline. But does that include their Economy Class? Is it really that good?
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Airline: Lufthansa
Aircraft: Airbus A340-600
Registration: D-AIHV
Flight Time: 10h 15min
Seat: 36K
From: Los Angeles International
To: Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Date: February 2020
-- EQUIPMENT INFORMATION --
Cameras used: Canon G7X Mark II, GoPro Hero 8 Black, DJI Osmo Pocket
Additional equipment: GoPro Suction cup, Joby Bendipod
-- PRICE BREAKDOWN --
Total Price: USD 756.90
Total Routing: VIE-YYZ-LAX-MUC-VIE
Booked through: Cheapoair
Cost includes: Economy Class Basic Ticket without checked luggage, but including seat reservations for VIE-YYZ, YYZ-LAX and LAX-MUC (USD 58.30 each)
Booking made: January 2020
-- VIDEO BREAKDOWN --
00:00 - Expectations for this flight
04:32 - Los Angeles Airport
05:15 - Boarding
06:13 - Seat and Amenities
08:29 - Taxi and Take Off
09:46 - Inflight Entertainment
10:09 - Dinner Service
13:14 - Inflight
14:38 - Pre-Landing Meal
15:15 - Approach and Landing
16:26 - Deboarding
16:59 - Conclusion
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[@richdudebou123]

wow, did not think to fold the inflight magazine as a phone stand, Genius!

[@davidkoteikings5854]

Travel alot as he does and you'll definitely invent your style.....

[@wsv1571]

BiG bRaiN

[@accountnumber90]

That apple juice sliding off your tray table was the most excitement I've experienced in days.

[@Almaszii]

😂

[@jamiehershon]

LOL

[@mrandrossguy9871]

🥃

[@velociraptorgames7703]

Haha

[@ryanaira3509]

Lol

[@madamepeng3325]

Lufthansa serves two hot meals only on day flights. For example I just recently flew with Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Seattle and I got two hot meals because it was a day flight.

[@BonniesMoToRanch]

How recently? Because they rolled out a new economy service end of last year that cuts short on the second hot meal. Even on day flights. That box they got is the most you'll get offered now... In premium Economy you still get 2 hot meals.

[@BonniesMoToRanch]

@Logan Donnelly most airlines might but lufthansa doesn't do it anymore

[@manjulatha1381]

How recently? It's lock down everywhere how can you fly?

[@JuanWayTrips]

I wonder if that was also because you flew out of Frankfurt, whereas this flight went back to Germany. Usually, airlines don't cater as well their return legs, but ideally, it still should have been a hot 2nd meal.

[@user-jy3rp5xb1u]

i got 3 from oslo to atlanta i think

[@playazZ001]

Yes, I would definitely consider Lufthansa as an „ok“ airline. Nothing special when it comes to eco or business class.

[@MBrieger]

I had a Job in Munich and was on a 3 weeks roaster between Germany and California. Granted, my class was Business, but I elected Swiss over Lufthansa. Swiss is better.

[@n.k242]

The new Business Class comes with the new Boeing 777x :)

[@brianlau172]

playazZ001 Totally agree. Only flown them once in economy, even though I know that they’re safe and efficient, everything about Lufthansa feels just dry, boring, and meh even compared to most other transatlantic airlines. Even BA and KLM look more interesting to fly on. And don’t even think about comparing it to the Asian airlines.

[@henrylo2762]

That's a really quick catch there at 11:00 lol, I would have lost all my juice with my response 😂

[@noel12397]

SteadFastPhantom RBLX oof

[@samlaja9459]

Lmao

[@skylineXpert]

I would say Swiss deserves it more than their parent company

[@larrybxl5406]

I agree, Swiss is very good in economy.

[@tymgames8307]

I agree

[@simply_aviation]

100% agree.

[@ADtranzakias]

I agree

[@theshadowman1398]

That I have to agree with. Best economy service I experienced.

[@goodlessnaren]

Lufthansa planes are in top shape. What i am paying for is a safe travel. German rules for getting an airplane up are top notch. Couldnt care less about a hot towel : ) Love this channel

[@nansu3380]

I love how he just *smiiiiilllleeees* as the planes pass behind him...

[@JoshDoesTravel]

I really enjoy the price breakdown you guys are now putting in the description. Gives me a good idea of how you guys do these trips, and how you’re able to find pretty decently priced fares Keep it up!

[@OHAREAVIATION]

I’ve always loved the little known feature of the restrooms towards the back that are actually down a staircase in the cargo-level area 😎

[@aaronkct1435]

I took a A340-600 years ago from HKG-MUC, it's my first long-haul flight to Europe, and it's memorable, I rob that time they did have menu card and kids' toys (I was around 10) That experience was awesome !

[@Marius42-o5t]

Scamtrax is there. Love this Series.

[@fritzstorp8357]

I love the a340 it’s such a quiet plane!

[@anvarshaambadan4031]

I've never clicked faster on a notification

[@chickenchicken9072]

Back up before you get slapped up Shut up😍

[@chickenchicken9072]

Back up before you get slapped up No❤️

[@sultanaljedda3688]

I love the brutally honest series. You show much detail and perspective on the flights and us, as viewers/passengers get a view of how it is liked if we were there to experience it instead of you! AMAZING JOB!

[@almaralbaran2176]

The landing was so smooth

[@lifeofcyn808]

Best comment. Thats all I wanted to hear. Take off/ landing experience. I usually take sleeping pills and only wake to use the bathroom or get off.

[@Fm123ify]

Butter

[@mauritsv0]

Your inflight talks are always nice, I don’t really like the subtitles, so I always enjoy brutally honest! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@XanaxB-ER]

World A340s’ retirement are accelerating and the other day,Virgin’s ones retired at a time at last.I think Lufthansa begin to retire one after another if on-order A350s are delivered completely.

[@noel12397]

Xanax B767-400ER I was supposed to go on one this summer. Idk if it’s gonna fly or not, Lufthansa’s A340s will probably retire.

[@frederickvondinkerberg7721]

I flew on a Virgin 340-600 back in 2017 it felt tired compared to the A330-300 that was on the return flight

[@K4Ediamond]

Lufthansa is will keep around 5 of their A340-600s a bit longer

[@1000thomasto]

I flew the exact same plane from San Francisco to Frankfurt,I had a similar experience but my meals were served in aluminium boxes tho:) great reviews guys!

[@christianbache4074]

Hey David, i love the Brutally Honest series i am watching all the episodes these days. It gives more fresh energy to the videos when i hear you talk instead of the regular trip reports.

[@kamallb4650]

11:00 I legit gasped.

[@noel12397]

Me too!!!

[@blinking_2001]

Bloopers.

[@xdcrafterhd7968]

It looked so weird too!!

[@dianeschroeder3980]

I was pretty shocked when I saw my name next to the expectation for amenity kits, which of course you did not get! Regarding Lufthansa’s five star status, of course they’re only four star but they pay Skytrax, better known as Scamtrax, for that rating. I’m gonna miss my favorite show Brutally Honest until you get in the skies again, so thank you for this episode David. Great job and stay safe!❤️👍✈️🙏😷

[@M_O1997]

Very Enjoyable! Really liking the series.. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@javianjohnson8746]

LOVE that the a340 is still being used. One of the most unique planes in the world

[@ncvsdiablo]

Let me guess, you're at "In&Out Burgers" in L.A.

[@juventisa23]

The best planespotting place there tbh.

[@blinking_2001]

😂😂

[@samalmo-milkin161]

No, he’s at a park and there’s no park near in n out

[@AberdeenAviation]

Sam Almo-Milkin There is there’s a little park across the road

[@willwright1431]

Sam Almo-Milkin there is, right across the street actually

[@shivongribbin607]

The porcelain dish for the entree is great however then giving out pet bottled water to each passenger is a huge plastic impact. I'm not a mega environment warrier but can you imagine how many plastic water bottles are handed out in flights worldwide everyday?

[@Ihdc1]

The bottles can be recycled.

[@atcsamu3224]

I think Lufthansa did not get their 5 stars for aspects like passenger comfort,... its more about working conditions for pilots and crew members, ground services,... being accomodating to passengers and so on... you know what I mean. No airline beats Lufthansa in this!

[@LimChingLiang]

Alot of Asia flight company already beat it. ANA, JAL, EVA, Qatar, Emirates, China Airlines, Air Astana & Singapore Airlines beat it badly. Lufthansa just overrated.

[@solalnouvion8463]

Thanks for your review ! And about the landing, it's because of the special design of the landing gear which is in two parts, so you don't feel a so hard landing.

[@adityavenkatesh4173]

Dude, love your videos Just 1 request Can you make a video on all the 5star airlines whether they deserve 5stars or not and airlines that are not 5 stars and they deserve 5 stars

[@akhil6095]

when you NOT USING...where do you keep the pillow and blanket?? if you keep below the front seat..wont it further decrease yr legroom???

[@eunlee2936]

Were the seats comfortable? Enough cushioning? How was the recline? Did it have adjustable headrests?

[@tianxiazhan3582]

The thing about the menu cards and a few other amenities within Lufthansa group is that you would probably not get it on routes between Europe and North America. However if you choose their routes between Europe and East Asia (China, Japan), you are likely to get more. I personally flew both economy and business class on Lufthansa group’s flight across Atlantic and euro Asia continent and I can tell that there are much more to expect on flights to Asia.

[@adam.dzwoniarek72]

which goes to show they are inconsistent as far as customer service is concerned , which goes against the Skytrash 5 star award. They probably paid a substantial amount of money to get that award.

[@daniel.wallis]

13:30 are the toilets down stairs on any of there other planes? Also do all A340s have the toilets downstairs?

[@birgit7251]

Daniel Wallis No, only LH. LH requested it for their A340-600 fleet.

[@desmondstrose8582]

The way your face lit up when those planes were coming in......priceless. Great video my friend.

[@aggelouis87]

You are like a native speaker of English. That's really difficult especially when you come from an other country

[@the.abhiram.r]

he's from austria and citizens of european countries are required to learn english for at least four years im pretty sure

[@stevehathaway4715]

@@the.abhiram.r In Europe most students learn English in school for several years and if you spend some time abroad you pick it up pretty fast. However, the American "slang" is not that common among German native speakers ;)

[@giatiexwkanali2750]

You have a greek name tho 🤔

[@davidlazarus67]

I think the additional toilets downstairs is something that more airlines should consider especially when the numbers of passengers is large.

[@marcotd7923]

They aren't additional. In lufthansa a349-600 the economy class toilets are only "underground". No toilets in the cabin, even in the tail. It's a very cool feature. Less caos and passengers rows in the cabin

[@davidlazarus67]

Marcotd 79 Yes it’s definitely a cool feature.

[@alptatari8561]

Great video! I love the Airbus A340!

[@luigidude44]

David! Thank you for showing the lower level lavatories. I haven't seen anyone showing it on KZbin!

[@shaunyip2153]

The Lufthansa 5* rating from ScamTrax is about as credible as a Nostradamus prognostication.

[@jasminejohnston6393]

Here’s a fact: Before the pandemic, EuroWings, Lufthansa’s budget flight branch, offered surprise flights on their website. You picked a category and airport you’d be departing from, but it wasn’t until after you bought your ticket that they told you where you were going!

[@TedsCoasterChannel]

Lufthansa also offers this deal under the name Lufthansa Surprise. It’s on their website.

[@JackJackProductions]

that second meal reminded me of the packed lunches I would have at school

[@oldaan1922]

Im jealous! I want to fly on the 340 before they are all gone and with airliners announcing retirement for them it's looking unlikely. I just wanted more than anything to be able to take the stairs down to their lower level bathrooms lol

[@dibudabug8099]

lucky me, flew the a340 dozens of times from frankfurt to capetown south africa

[@paoloferrari2226]

From my pov Lufthansa is a really good airline about number of destinations served and especially for the fact that you are sure to have a nice service, to not arrive late, no flight cancelled, etc... All things a traveller always appreciates a lot: the security to arrive and that everything will go as planned 99% of times. However, as all of you said, I also don't think Lufthansa should be considered a "5-star airline", due to his poor onboard service quality in both business and economy class. They really can do much better with this airline.

[@codykyle511]

I think business class is 5 stars. And also do not forget the price difference between luftansah and for example Emirates. You just cant expect the same service, but that dosnt make Lufthansa worse does it?

[@prestonsaviation8480]

Good Review, but you can’t expect an amenity kit or a menu card in economy class, they offer one in premium economy.

[@lausimeyer6558]

He pointed out to have his expectations oriented at the 5*-Skytrax-rating and the service offered in eco of other 5* airlines. If they don't deliver amenity kits and menu cards as the other 5* do in eco, LH can't get the points. That's brutally honest - but an important information for me when booking my next flight. If you claim to play Champions League, you should be good enough.

[@londonaviation6233]

It would be great to see virgin Atlantic premium economy on their 747 upper deck you can catch them from the Caribbean and Florida to airports around the uk

[@nansu3380]

The sound of the engine rumbling and wing flexing on takeoff is beautiful

[@the_primetime2187]

YO THAT VEGETARIAN OPTION LOOKS FREAKING DELICIOUS!!!

[@flightexperience_official]

For us it is shocking, that Lufthansa cancelled the second hot meal on the MUC-LAX & return route. We flew the exact same flight 3 years ago and it was a completely different experience. LH claimed, that passengers would love to take the sandwiches with them after the flight... but c'mon, who does that?

[@Yukis.aviation]

Just another stupid excuse by an airline

[@paullynch6502]

I flew bkk to Frankfurt 4/4/20 on the 340/600 I was never so glad of a flight home in my life (thanks Lufthansa for flying the larger plane and getting us all home)

[@philippgampe8120]

I flew on the exact route with the A340-600 in September 2017. The differences were that I had two hot meals if I remember correctly, there were no drinks and snacks in the galley, and they didn't hand out water bottles.

[@elisabethmezler1806]

they changed economy service in the end of NOV 2019, so you were lucky to enjoy the old service

[@philippgampe8120]

@@elisabethmezler1806 It didn't change that much but the second hot meal is nice because food inside the Munich airport is pretty expensive.

[@yankeedev7056]

Almost 400K subs. Simply Aviation is flying with the Pencil plane.

[@redpandaz5146]

I've done this exact flight several times and it's pretty good ^-^ Currently Lufthansa is ranked as my second-best airline behind Turkish

[@rontman]

Emirates is much better. Give them a chance.

[@rcfan3429]

I love the a340😍

[@marcusaviation4932]

Oh! It makes me surprise about Europe’s best airlines. I have never flown with them in Economy. Thank you for your trip report ! Stay safe

[@michaelafalck1345]

Hi David. That Little plate what you got for Dinner was ,what LH serves in premium economy. I guess in order to provide you the choice of your meal , they served you this one.

[@randomyoutubevideos3503]

Did they have the aero mobile air roaming system?

[@TOPDAVE17]

I have flown Lufthansa for the last 4 years from Melbourne Australia to Dublin Ireland via Asian hubs, Bangkok (Thai Airways) Singapore (Singapore Airlines). Both of these Lufthansa partners are world class.Flights from said airports to Dublin via Frankfurt were fantastic. Friendly crew , can do, nothing is a problem, comfortable and clean aircraft. Great Airline ****.

[@iheggis86]

Love the a340, my favourite aircraft to fly on, best seat layout in all classes

[@itswolfie2336]

I have flown Lufthansa a total of 124 times as a part of my career so I would consider it as my second fav airlines ( Air New Zealand is my fav )

[@jimi272]

Its Wolfie air NZ has the best COFFEEE, after the klm 747‘s though probably

[@kountryedge]

So they just pour the water and juice and leave them open sitting out in the gally to grab?

[@Vliegende-Hollander]

A Flight with a 5 Stars Airline to an 5 Stars Airport...I like it:)

[@Elias-xy9kc]

I thought it had two decks when you went down actually 😊 I was so surprised 😂 Greetings from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@naturallyherb]

That pasta looks absolutely amazing!

[@user-pw4ok8lb8l]

beautiful A340!!!

[@noel12397]

You just earned a good subscribe! Your content is just AMAZING!!!

[@noel12397]

I love that underbody toielets

[@154300]

I flew numerous times on thomas cook airlines and some of their a330s had toilets downstairs. Strange experience

[@noel12397]

D Mc I didn’t know Thomas Cook’s A330s had underbody toilets

[@JM_2019]

Good review! Normally they serve two hot meals on a lot of routes- Also I think the 5 star rating is mostly determined at the business and first class.

[@Jimmy-Mc]

Very nice, I remember Lufthansa has ceramic plates in economy back in 2014.

[@fotismpalopitas7196]

For me Lufthansa and Emirates are the best Airlines in the world!!! Excellent video again!Greetings from Greece!

[@linesided]

I love the walk of envy past all those premium seats :) Having said that Y on an A330/40 is as good as it gets on legacy carriers. PS I love your updates in the toilets - classy lol

[@alvexok5523]

I know what you mean. The first class seats were definitely wide and luxurious. The business class seats didn't look too much wider than economy but they were spaced much further apart from each other, side by side and good legroom. The premium economy hardly looked any different from economy, what was the difference between them?

[@Jayfire]

I went on Lufthansa from Naples, Rome - Munich, Germany in economy class and it was very nice.

[@MerwanAviation]

I've been waiting for this video, thank you!

[@ravenryuu]

I agree that the snack bar should’ve had more variety/options and bottled/ canned beverages. On long haul flights, I would also expect two hot meals. I did like the unique lavatory situation though. Thanks for this brutally honest episode! 😁👍

[@svonasek]

I love the A340 - 4 engines for long haul!

[@classichollywoodfan]

very rare take off, towards the city going east, instead of taking off over the Pacific.

[@pthccuocsongdulich4238]

Plus points for ceramics, had a mini heart attack when your apple juice sliding down the table

[@JoshuaPenaranda]

Hey guys, highly recommend investing in a mic to improve your audio. Audio is 50% of a good video!

[@plutoamor]

What about Austrian Airlines' economy product to LAX? Have you tried it? As for the seat pitch, which airline has better one in Economy nowadays? Because most airlines have 31''-32'' , unless you pay more for Premium Eco

[@BlakeEdgington]

Very fair review based on my experiences of Lufthansa. Look forward to the next one.

[@Unuthryear]

What airline serves 2 hot meals on US to Europe routes? Enlighten me

[@redfffsh]

I love how he steps aside whenever a plane approaches😂😂

[@JoseHernandez-rb2pn]

I was supposed to take this same flight in June. Had to cancel due to coronavirus, but nice to see how my flight would have been. I agree this flight is 4 star experience.

[@Jdm491]

I flew A340-600 on this same LA to Munich route and it was a quite nice plane

[@KevinDR1987]

It's been about 10 years but I used to fly LAX to Frankfurt am Main somewhat regularly. Pretty sure they always had hot breakfast on Lufthansa. I was surprised they didn't on LAX to Munich

[@jakehardiman7837]

Super Video, David! Hätten Sie Lust, so ein Video auch auf Deutsch zu filmen?

[@samalmo-milkin161]

Where are you spotting from

[@amirflorant3672]

Great review...you should do Malindo Air next time

[@ermelopaolos.daigan4343]

When was this filmed?

[@azrahussain3739]

Hi David!! I saw your face first time. But watching your videos from many months. Keep going 👍👍

[@aqibtahir3891]

Hey David bestttttt trip report thnkuuuu soooo muchhhh

[@delightrie]

13:13 super appropriate for mile high club.

[@speedbird006]

I flew to HND on NH and returned on LH. The difference was so obvious. I was also surprised to have received cold meal. I think LH started this practice this year. Snack bar from HND to FRA had many choices though. Overall solid airline, but I will fly if the price is cheap.

[@bhaveshrohira648]

Hi bhavesh here......do u collect diecast models of airplanes?

[@flyingaviation7426]

Awsome video best vlooger i like that ❤❤❤❤🛫🛫🛫

[@ernestlee875]

The ceramic main dish is from premium economy. They serve the same meal in PEY but in ceramics plates. Therefore I think it is just what left from PEY given that many people go for the chicken teriyaki dish over the vegetarian pasta

[@rodrigomalaguti7906]

hello I like your trip report, after the coronavirus do you try Starlux airline ( it is a new airline of Taiwan )

[@CanuckTony]

Good video. This series is great and honest.

[@oluwawamirionakoya3287]

Economy is one the important like First Class because during long haul flight they give you more food from morning, afternoon and evening but on the evening they hand out dinner to serve if the flight is at least 10 hours

[@petrdronov5314]

11:00 Apple juice glass: AIGHT IMMA HEAD OUT David also ignored that there was a thing to put it on the top

[@Bluem00n7]

So much nicer when you dont get anybody sat next to you then also somebody in front who recliners there seat