Tuesday, October 07 - 2008

Lufthansa introduces non stop flights from Dammam to Frankfurt

As of April 1st, 2008, Lufthansa German Airlines will fly non stop from Dammam to Frankfurt three times a week and four times a week from Bahrain on First, Business and Economy class with the Airbus 330-300 (A 333) thus enabling the airline to offer daily non-stops flights throughout the week for the Eastern province.



A333 aircraft.
A333 aircraft.

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Lufthansa is also celebrating this enhancement by offering a special promotion for travellers from Dammam to Europe and the US.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 01:05, Lufthansa takes off from Dammam and arrives in Frankfurt at 06:30 on LH629 flight number and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt at 12:55 and arrives in Dammam at 19:55 (LH628). Additionally, Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, Lufthansa departs Bahrain at 01:30 and arrives in Frankfurt at 06:40 on LH623 flight number and every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, Lufthansa departs Frankfurt at 13:15 and arrives in Bahrain at 20:00 on LH622.

'Driven by its commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in order to further enhance its product in the Eastern province, Lufthansa offers its customer's early arrivals into Frankfurt with connectivity and comfort they deserve. We see a definite growth in the Gulf region and the Dammam sector will prove to be an ongoing success,'



said Mr. Rolf Koller, General Manager - Saudi Arabia, Lufthansa German Airlines and Swiss International Air lines (Swiss).

He added, 'Lufthansa offers a strong signal of commitment to its customers. It seals our presence in the region for the long-haul number one choice for flight connections to Germany, Europe, USA as well as to our new oil destinations of the world such as Bergen, Calgary, Luanda and Malabo.'

Following the strategy of differentiated products and premium services, Lufthansa is continuously broadening its service portfolio for its First and Business Class passengers in the aircraft cabin as well as on the ground. The A330/300 operating on all three sectors on the Frankfurt route provides passengers with maximum comfort, a diverse information and entertainment programme and excellent service on board with sleeper seats converting into a two meter bed.

At Frankfurt airport, Lufthansa's First Class customers can enjoy the Lufthansa First Class lounge with concierge services, limousine-transfer directly to the aircraft, an exclusive ambience and personal attention for guests from arrival at the airport right through to take-off.

For its premium passengers Lufthansa has exclusive product features; the Lufthansa private jet, a unique offer combining flexibility and individuality of a private jet with the professional service and global expertise of a leading airline.

Lufthansa also offers its customers various loyalty programmes to benefit from such as the 15 years Miles & More Mileage Programme which is the world's leading frequent flyer programme that continues to offer better rewards for its 15 million members to redeem miles for free flights and upgrades worldwide. To mark the programme's 15th year anniversary, Miles & More members can expect even more opportunities for collecting and utilizing miles.

In addition, customers can also enjoy the Partner Plus Benefit programme which offers additional points to the benefit of the small and medium enterprises. Other loyalty programmes include Jet Friends which is Lufthansa's club for kids and teens that offer virtual insights into the world of flying.




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Notes and media contacts

For further information, customers can log on to www.lufthansa.com or call KSA Toll Free on 800 124 5550 and Bahrain on 00973 17828762.

Issued on behalf of Lufthansa German Airlines by ekadaa Public Relations, Dubai.

For further information please contact:
Alisa D'souza on Tel: (+9714) 3912072; Fax: (+9714) 3904740.
Anne-Birte Stensgaard Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
Sunday, March 16 - 2008 at 08:47 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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