When I first saw pictures of Lufthansa's new Allegris First Class, I knew I was going to do everything I could to fly it. In November 2025, I was finally able to plan a business trip to Japan that included a flight in the new Allegris.

I flew there in the old product in a Boeing 747-8 and back in the brand new Allegris First Class in an Airbus A350-900.

• Tokyo Haneda HND - Munich MUC
• Flight time: 13 hours 50 minutes
• Seat: 1A
• Aircraft: Airbus A350-900, D-AIXU

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Lufthansa is a member of the Star Alliance, where I use Miles + Bonus from Aegean Airlines of Greece as my main frequent flyer program to earn miles.

While it is possible to book Lufthansa First Class flights through this program, the availability is only on the old layout and not the new Allegris First Class, where there are only 3-4 seats on the plane.

It wouldn't make sense to book just a one-way flight for miles, as one-way First Class fares are not usually more profitable than round-trip flights.

Therefore, I had no choice but to buy the return flight for "cash".

At the end of 2025, only part of the Munich-based Airbus A350-900 fleet is equipped with the new Allegris seats.

But at the same time, I want to use the iconic First Class Terminal in Frankfurt to compare the old and new First Class, so I'm looking to have one flight via Frankfurt and one via Munich.

In the end, the choice fell on Tokyo, which is a long enough flight for me to enjoy first class, plus I found Japan handy to visit for work and to update a couple of guidebooks on our website.

After a lot of searching and figuring out different combinations, I chose the Cairo - Tokyo return flight, with the idea of trying the old first class on the way there and the new Allegris on the way back.

The ticket from Cairo was by far the cheapest - I paid 5 200 eur. I bought the flights directly on the airline's website lufthansa.com.

The cheapest flights from Prague and surrounding areas would cost around 10 000 eur and I found the cheapest flights direct from European airports from Oslo and Lisbon for prices around 7 000 eur.

Connecting flights to Cairo and back home

The first class ticket included connecting flights in business class, as first class is not available on regional planes. Reviews of these flights can also be found under these links:

• Lufthansa Business Class, Airbus A320neo, MUC-CAI

Plus, I purchased a separate flight to Rome in ITA Airways' great looking new business class!

Check-in and personal escort through all checks

Since I have two large suitcases, I have to go to the check-in counter. Unfortunately, Lufthansa doesn't have automated counters at Haneda Airport, so I have to wait until check-in time to start.

It doesn't start until 2.5 hours before departure, which is unusually late for a long-haul flight.

The check-in itself is absolutely seamless. There is a separate desk for First Class passengers and immediately after checking in, I am met by a personal agent who takes me through the security checkpoint for airport staff and guides me through passport control for diplomats to the lounge.

The whole journey through the airport from check-in to the lounge therefore takes less than 10 minutes.

ANA Suite and boarding

Lufthansa First Class passengers use the ANA Suite, which is definitely one of the best in the world.

The lounge is very spacious with a great view of the tarmac and plenty of cubicles that mimic the first class seats on ANA Japan Airlines.

The breakfast food offerings are a little weak, but that's fine with me because I already know from flying from Frankfurt to Japan that the First Class service on Lufthansa is more than adequate.

Boarding starts with a slight delay of about 15 minutes and is strictly divided into boarding groups.

Wheelchair users and families with young children with strollers board first, followed by First Class passengers.

Allegris Suite with doors and absolute privacy

The First Class cabin on the Airbus A350-900 cannot even be called a separate cabin, although it is separated from business class by a curtain as standard.

However, there are only 3 or 4 seats in First Class, as the Suite environment is larger and can accommodate 2 passengers (couples especially benefit from this).

So there is only 1 row of seats.

I have Suite 1A.

A door from the floor to almost the ceiling separates the seat from the aisle, giving a feeling of absolute privacy!

And what does the seat itself look like?

The seat is about 10 cm wider than the old First Class - it measures 89 cm (35'). Legroom is unlimited.

Positioning and control of the seat

You can recline the seat yourself at any time and very easily to virtually any position up to horizontal lie-flat seat.

Operation is simple and intuitive and is controlled via the touch buttons in the left armrest or via the tablet on the right.

Wide bed and comfortable bedding

From Japan to Frankfurt we fly eastbound via Alaska and the North Pole, making the flight almost 14 hours long.

So shortly after lunch I go to the lavatory to change into my pajamas. In the meantime, a helpful steward prepares my bed (you can unfold the seat yourself at the touch of a button, but the sheets and blanket are placed in compartments that only the crew can access).

With a seat width of almost 90 cm, the bed is the same width, which is great.

The length of the bed is an even 2 metres.

The mattress is not very high, but it is comfortable and the duvet and pillow are absolutely great.

About halfway through the flight, I happen to wake up a short distance from the Arctic Circle and there is a divine celestial spectacle going on outside the windows in the form of the Northern Lights.

This is the first time I've ever seen the Northern Lights in my life!

Storage in the suite

Compared to the seats in the old First Class, there is a little less storage space. Still a relatively sufficient amount, though.

A small lockable compartment is located in the left armrest. It can fit, for example, a mobile phone, charger, boarding pass, passport and similar small items.

The largest storage compartment is hidden under the footrest. There you can easily fit a backpack and a small suitcase, and of course shoes.

To the right of the screen and right next to the door, you'll find a wardrobe where you can hang your jacket, coat and other clothes. The wardrobe is also quite deep, so you can fit a lot of stuff in it.

If you have bulkier luggage, the crew will store it in the larger locker in the galley.

Compared to the old First Class, Allegris First Class completely lacks overhead bins for carry-on luggage.

In-flight food and drink

In-flight service is the same in both old and new Allegris First Class, and only differs depending on whether you have a night or day flight.

My flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt leaves shortly after 10am and arrives at 5pm the same day.

Welcome drink and printed menu

First to arrive is a welcome drink, olives, nuts and a hot wet napkin.

You can choose any drink available on board, I opt for the traditional champagne.

Before departure, all passengers receive a printed menu and a very comprehensive wine list.

Any number of drinks at any time during the flight

You can ask for any drink or small snacks like cookies and crackers at any time.

Before the main meal I have my favourite Lufthansa signature cocktail - the Avionic.

Mid-flight during the trip to the lavatory, I get a small bag of saltine crackers from the crew.

The canteen is huge and heavy and is always tipped by the crew. However, you can tip it yourself if you want to. The table is located in one of the compartments under the windows.

Starter and caviar service

Even before the main service comes the caviar - Lufthansa's signature first class product. Caviar service is simply a concept on this airline that all regular passengers and flight enthusiasts are familiar with.

After that, I get an amuse bouche in a similarly delicious dim sum dumpling.

The appetizer is very fresh, colorful, light and great! I like the presentation and compared to business class service, the food is more plentiful and much more varied.

Main course

I have a great pumpkin and ginger soup before my meal.

For the main course I choose fish - fried salmon with potatoes and Tagliatelle pasta. As usual with Lufthansa, the presentation and plating doesn't look very appealing, but the food is tasty and, most importantly, light. Exactly how I imagine it to be during a long haul flight.

Dessert

The caramel chocolate cake doesn't impress, but it certainly doesn't offend either. Quite a good choice.

Mid-flight snack

Before bedtime, I get a basket of sweets and salty crackers from the crew, which are available in the galley for the duration of the flight.

This is a nice touch though - I have the snacks right at my seat at any time.

I don't use them at night, but they come in handy when I wake up for a cappuccino!

Dinner

The smaller meal before landing is dinner, as we land in Munich around 5pm.

I opt for a rather healthier lighter dinner as I still plan to go to the lounge, and I'm perfectly happy.

To make it not so healthy, I have a chocolate dessert after breakfast.

Finally, before landing, we get the traditional box of four hazelnut chocolate hearts.

Amenity-kit and other amenities

The seat is equipped with an extremely comfortable cushion and blanket that can be used at any time during the flight. For sleeping, you will then receive another blanket and bedding from the crew.

Of course there are extremely comfortable slippers, which I keep as a souvenir.

Shortly after take-off I still get a supply of pyjamas - 3 sizes are available: M, L and XL.

In the compartment by the seat you will find the following equipment:

• Noise cancelling headphones for the IFE (but you can use your own headphones that connect to the monitor via Bluetooth)
• Still water 0.5 litres
• Amenity-kitwhich includes:
  • Toothbrush + small toothpaste
  • a wet wipe
  • earplugs
  • eye mask
  • socks
  • Augustinus Bader cosmetics - deer tallow for lips, hand cream
  • comb
  • spoon for shoes

You are free to take bottles of mouthwash, wet wipes or hand creams in the first-class-only toilets.

In-flight service and impeccable crew

The crew was a significant factor in making the experience great.

I've heard quite conflicting impressions of Lufthansa's premium class crew from many quarters, but I can't fault them at all.

The stewards created a very friendly and civil atmosphere on board while maintaining absolute professionalism. Didn't have to actively ask them for anything at all. The crew always came by themselves when they saw that I wanted, for example, to unfold the bed or, on the contrary, to put down the table.

Great and absolutely flawless work!

I had exactly the same feeling about the crew during my first First Class flight from Europe to Japan.

The entertainment system

The 4K resolution monitor is large and the controls are either touchscreen directly on the monitor (it is very far from the seat though) or via a manual controller.

Standard Allegris First Class seats have a 32-inch monitor.

The selection of movies and series is plentiful, and I particularly appreciate the very wide variety of European cinema.

Wi-fi

For first class passengers, internet is available for free for the entire flight - unlike business class.

Before take-off you will always receive a card with a code which you enter when you log in to Fly Net.

You can use the code multiple times on multiple devices.

Internet is always available at flight level and availability may be poor, for example when flying over polar regions. Since most of our flight was just over northern Canada, the internet was only usable for about 3 hours after departure and then about 2.5 hours before arrival.

Conclusion: elegant and the best First Class in Europe

I take away great impressions from the flight.

The service and service on board is, I would say, average, maybe slightly above average by first class standards. Airlines from the Middle East or Southeast Asia simply have service that is a notch better.

The Allegris seats are spacious and completely separate from the rest of the plane thanks to the doors. The sense of privacy is therefore absolutely perfect.

The design is rather austere in German, but for me very elegant! Sure, Air France's new La Premiere may be more hilarious in design, but again, it doesn't have a floor-to-ceiling door or screen, which is absolutely essential for me in First Class.

I also rate the service on the ground in the form of a private escort from check-in to the lounge positively.

Of the 4 European airlines, Allegris Firs Class is probably the best, or the same (or very similar) to the new First Class Swiss Senses of Swiss Airlines.

Pluses

• ✅ Private Suite with sliding doors that separate the seat from the aisle
• ✅ Very comfortable bed and great linens
• ✅ Professional crew and friendly crew at the same time - impeccable service
• ✅ Personal escort from check-in through checkpoints
• ✅ Relatively good price compared to other first classes
• ✅ Caviar service

Cons

• ❌ The shared First Class cabin is small (there is only 1 row of seats)
• ❌ Inability to book Allegris First Class for miles
• ❌ Less storage space than in old First Class

Similar connecting flights normally go via Lufthansa's main hubs - Munich (MUC) and Frankfurt (FRA) - whose detailed airport guides can be found here.

Find out first class prices at lufthansa.com

Check out our other business or first class reviews.

My other experiences on this trip

Flying first class was part of a business trip to Japan, from which I wrote several guides, reviews and blog articles.

Guides:

• Top attractions to see in Tokyo
• How to navigate the Tokyo subway
• Kyoto's most beautiful temples and shrines
• Things to do in Kobe
• Money, prices and card payments in Japan

Hotels:

• 🏨 Tomariya Ueno Capsule Hotel in Tokyo
• 🏨 APA Hotel Ginza Shintomicho Ekimae Kita: review of a standard 3* hotel in Tokyo
• 🏨 Hotel Indigo Shibuya: review of a premium hotel overlooking Shibuya Junction
• 🏨 Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo: review of a very cheap Accor hotel in central Kyoto