Airline Lufthansa - not always cheap, but the service is worth it

In our minds, confidence is firmly entrenched: cheap - does not mean good. This applies to everything: products, goods and services, including the transportation of passengers. In practice, the prices for Russian air carrier tickets are seriously overestimated, while the service, often, leaves much to be desired. Meanwhile, Europeans, who are accustomed to planning everything in advance, fly much cheaper, buying tickets in advance. The German airline Lufthansa - the owner of one of the largest fleets of aircraft - is no exception, and also offers similar programs.

What kind of company is it and how reliable is it?

The company was founded in 1926, when two German corporations merged. So Lufthansa is an airline that will soon celebrate its ninetieth birthday.

She lived through all sorts of times. Prior to the beginning of the second world has won a significant share of the market of air transportation, including transatlantic. Already in those days the company carried out flights to such remote cities as, for example, Bangkok. The aircraft fleet numbered more than 150 cars.

All this was crossed out by the beginning of hostilities in 1939. Almost all commercial flights of the company were stopped, and the fleet of cars was used to meet military needs. Flights were carried out only in several European cities. With the fall of Hitler's regime, Lufthansa's airline ceased operations. Of course, such a decision was made not by its leaders.

Only in 1951 the government made a strategic decision to restore the country's transport system, including flights. At the head of the company, registered in 1953, becomes its former manager Hans Bongers.

The further history of the corporation can be considered one of the most successful. Already in the far sixties Lufthansa airline has won the status of an exemplary, modern carrier and keeps it to this day. However, in the nineties the company survived the crisis, which it successfully coped with, thanks to the competent actions of its managers.

During this time, the fleet of aircrafts was updated several times. Today its number is about 500 modern machines. The company makes flights to more than 80 countries located on all continents. If we talk about the reliability of the corporation, it has established itself as one of the most punctual and client-oriented.

Airline Lufthansa - tickets and prices

In Russia, in addition to the ability to book a ticket through the Internet, there are several sales offices in large cities. In Moscow they are located at Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports, and Lufthansa airline in St. Petersburg in Pulkovo-2.

Like any European carrier, the company offers favorable fares that operate a few months before the proposed departure. Traditionally, the lowest prices for tickets extend to butt-off flights. So, you can get to Berlin by spending only 5000 rubles. If the connection is successful, the time losses will be minimal. For example, a direct flight to Barcelona takes just over four hours, and in some of Lufthansa's proposals, despite the fact that you have to fly twice, the stated travel time is only 5 hours. The main thing in this case is that the flights are not detained.

But the company is ready to compensate for such mistakes. According to customers' feedback, while waiting for the next plane, everything is provided, right up to the hotel, if required.

Often, the company has special offers, and you can buy air tickets to many European cities for less than 100 euros.

For those who are not accustomed to saving on their comfort, Lufthansa will be pleased with the quality of service in business class salons. Of course, the prices for air tickets in this case will be higher, but it's nice to fly, for example, to the United States, in an armchair that unfolds to the position of the bed. The road will not take away strength, and even allow you to rest on the road.

But the economical option is worthy of its money. So, for young travelers on board there is always baby food and diapers. Well, adults can relax watching movies (several languages are available) and enjoy the excellent quality of on-board service.