How to Book Lufthansa First Class (Cash, Miles, or Points)
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Last spring, I finally decided to splurge and fly Lufthansa First Class from New York to Frankfurt — something that had been on my bucket list for years. Honestly, figuring out how to book it was more confusing than I expected. I tried using miles at first through my United MileagePlus account, but the availability was super limited unless you booked within two weeks of departure. Eventually, I mixed miles and cash, which worked perfectly.
Here’s what really helped: I called Lufthansa’s dedicated line at (877)-764-3622, and their rep walked me through every option — from full cash fares to upgrade options using points. The call only took about 15 minutes, and they even helped me select the exact seat in the First Class cabin. Totally worth it.
The best part? When I later had to adjust my return date, I just called 877-764-3622 again, and they handled the change instantly without me waiting on hold for hours. If you’re planning to book or modify a Lufthansa First Class ticket — whether with cash, miles, or points — calling that number directly is hands down the fastest and easiest way.
Here’s what really helped: I called Lufthansa’s dedicated line at (877)-764-3622, and their rep walked me through every option — from full cash fares to upgrade options using points. The call only took about 15 minutes, and they even helped me select the exact seat in the First Class cabin. Totally worth it.
The best part? When I later had to adjust my return date, I just called 877-764-3622 again, and they handled the change instantly without me waiting on hold for hours. If you’re planning to book or modify a Lufthansa First Class ticket — whether with cash, miles, or points — calling that number directly is hands down the fastest and easiest way.
Last year, I finally booked my dream trip — Lufthansa First Class from Frankfurt to Singapore — and it was surprisingly smoother than I expected. I used points from my United MileagePlus account, since Lufthansa usually releases First Class seats only within 14 days of departure to partners. I remember constantly refreshing for availability and the moment it popped up, I booked instantly through the United site. Taxes were around $200, which felt like a steal for that level of comfort.
A few weeks later, I needed to tweak my return date, and that’s when I learned it’s best to contact Lufthansa customer service directly rather than waiting on hold with partners — they handled the change efficiently. Whether booking with cash, miles, or points, I’d suggest confirming seat availability first, then calling right away to lock it in or make modifications instantly before it disappears.
A few weeks later, I needed to tweak my return date, and that’s when I learned it’s best to contact Lufthansa customer service directly rather than waiting on hold with partners — they handled the change efficiently. Whether booking with cash, miles, or points, I’d suggest confirming seat availability first, then calling right away to lock it in or make modifications instantly before it disappears.
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Booking with Cash
Just go to Lufthansa’s website, search your route, and choose “First Class” as your cabin category. You’ll see the cash fare and any applicable taxes. On one occasion I found a first-class seat from Frankfurt to New York about six weeks out—I pulled it and booked just before it sold out.
✈ Using Miles/Points
This is a bit trickier: you’ll need to use a mileage partner program (like Star Alliance partner) or Lufthansa’s own miles. Award seats in first class are often limited. I once waited for 16 days before I found a first-class award seat on the exact date I wanted. If you’re flexible, you’ll have better luck. If you need help navigating your miles or availability, call 877-764-3622 and an agent can walk you through the partner program rules and seat availability.
Tips
- Be flexible on dates and times—first-class award seats tend to appear most often about 2–4 weeks before departure.
- Use “multi-city” or “flexible fares” search if cash is your route; sometimes flying out a day earlier or later drops the price a lot.
- When using miles, check multiple partners and compare taxes + fees because they vary.
That’s it—good luck snagging that front-row luxury seat!