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British Airways vs Lufthansa Business Class Comparison

British Airways Lufthansa
Rating 8/10 8/10
Seat type Club Suite with Privacy Door Allegris Business Class Suite
Lie-flat Yes Yes
Seat width 21 inches 22 inches
Alliance Oneworld Star Alliance
IATA BA LH
Hubs London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC)

British Airways — Pros & Cons

  • + Club Suite features a closing door in a 1-2-1 layout
  • + Extensive long-haul network from London
  • + Oneworld partner lounge access worldwide
  • Older 777 and 787 still use outdated Club World without doors
  • Soft product (food, amenities) lags top Asian and Gulf carriers

Lufthansa — Pros & Cons

  • + Allegris suite with optional privacy wall
  • + Strong European hub connectivity
  • + Excellent Senator and business lounges
  • Allegris rollout is gradual; many aircraft still have older seats
  • Catering on short-haul routes is basic

The verdict

Both British Airways and Lufthansa earn a 8/10 rating, making this a close call. British Airways offers Club Suite with Privacy Door while Lufthansa features Allegris Business Class Suite. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.

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