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Lufthansa First Class to Chicago

Lufthansa First Class Frankfurt to Chicago

After a pleasant visit to the First Class Terminal and a short limo van ride to our plane, I’m happy to back on Lufthansa’s 747-8 to Chicago. 

Frankfurt FRA to Chicago ORD
Lufthansa LH 430
747-800
10:50am-12:55pm
May 13, 2026
Cost: 89,000 Miles & More miles (including ATH-FRA connector)
 

Since I hadn’t slept in more than 24 hours, I went to sleep right after take-off. 

Five hours of sleep does wonders and I was able to enjoy good food and drink before our descent to Chicago.

Today's menu...

Lufthansa has really stepped up their First Class wine offerings.  The South African Echo of G was spectacular.

Fresh German Asparagus spears with veal filet.

Sweet note from the crew.

Excellent arrival experience as the PreCheck app got me thru immigration in less than 30 seconds.  And to the train a few minutes later.

Kudos to United and CLEAR for a dedicated CLEAR+ PreCheck entry to T1.

Always cool walkway between the B and C concourses.

Chicago ORD to Denver DEN
United UA 2240
737-900ER
3:00pm-4:33pm
May 13, 2026
Cost: 35,000 Mileage Plus miles
 

No longer 1K and eligible for Pre-Board, peasant First Class passengers queue to insure overhead bin space.

Cool Starlink today.

Sweet 30 minute early arrival in Denver.

And the worst part of coming home.

Such a pleasant experience.

What a fun trip to Athens.  Thank for following along.

And my Instagram video of today's Lufthansa First Class and not so First Class United.