About this flight
I flew Lufthansa German Airlines Business Class from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki, the capital of Finland, via Frankfurt.
I enjoyed wine and light meals in the Business Class lounges in both Paris and Frankfurt, and was served Business Class meals on both the Frankfurt-bound and Helsinki-bound flights. All of the dishes were stylish and delicious, and I had a very comfortable and enjoyable journey in the sky.
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Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Priority Immigration
This trip begins after arriving in Paris on EVA Air from Taiwan.
I received a priority lane voucher for French immigration while onboard the EVA Air flight.
Terminal 1
Moving through Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Connecting Flight Information Board
This is the information board for connecting flights.
Escalator (1)
An escalator on the way to the Lufthansa check-in counters. The walls and ceiling are glass, making the inside bright and offering views outside.
Escalator (2)
This escalator connects the arrivals area to the departure lobby.
Glass Escalator Tube
This is the famous glass-tube escalator in Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle Airport, often called the “sky escalator.”
It's a piece of postmodern architectural design.
Terminal 1 Escalator
Another escalator in Terminal 1.
Airport Operator Poster
A promotional poster for the company that operates Charles de Gaulle Airport and other airports in France.
Welcome Flowers
These welcome flowers were given to me by staff in the arrivals lobby upon reaching CDG Airport.
Elevator
Taking the elevator from the arrivals lobby to the departure area for connecting flights.
Check-in Counters
The Lufthansa check-in counters.
Two Boarding Passes
These are the two boarding passes: Paris to Frankfurt, and Frankfurt to Helsinki.
To the Gate
Taking the escalator from the departure check-in counters toward the boarding gate.
Lounge Entrance
The entrance to the Lufthansa lounge at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Appetizers
The appetizer section inside the lounge.
- • Ham, roast beef
- • Cream cheese, honey yogurt
- • Fruit salad, pickles, etc.
Cheese and Jam
The cheese, jam, and cereal section in the lounge.
- • Cut cheese
- • Jam and honey
- • Cereal
Meal I Had
The meal I had in the lounge.
- • Champagne, red wine
- • Three types of cheese, croissant
- • Roast beef, ham
- • Pickles, lettuce
- • Omelette, etc.
Light Meal Counter
An overview of the light meal counter in the lounge.
Boarding Gate
The boarding gate for the flight to Frankfurt.
Turkish Airlines
A Turkish Airlines aircraft was parked beyond the boarding gate.
Boarding Priority Sign
This is the sign indicating the separate entrances for each boarding group.
Flight to Frankfurt
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In-flight Meal
This is the Business Class meal on the Paris–Frankfurt flight. The flight time is only about 45 minutes, but a meal like this was served.
- • Sparkling wine
- • Roast beef with coleslaw salad
- • Sautéed zucchini with apricot sauce
- • Boiled shrimp with onion sauce
- • Chocolate and bread
View from the Window (1)
The view outside the window. We are flying east over the vast plains of France.
View from the Window (2)
The scenery below.
View from the Window (3)
The view while flying between France and Germany.
View from the Window (4)
Almost landing — near Frankfurt International Airport.
Just Before Landing
The scene at Frankfurt Airport just before landing.
Frankfurt
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Landing at the Airport
We landed at Frankfurt Airport.
Control Tower
This appears to be the control tower at Frankfurt Airport.
Boeing 747-400/800
Lufthansa Boeing aircraft parked here. The one in the back is a Boeing 747-400, and the one in front is a Boeing 747-800. The 400 has winglets at the tip of the wings, while the 800 does not, as it is the newer model.
Back in 2019, many airlines still operated the 747-400, but today only a very small number of airlines continue to fly them.
Sparkling Wine
This is the sparkling wine corner inside the Lufthansa lounge at Frankfurt Airport. It looks like four different kinds of sparkling wine are offered.
Bread and Salads
The bread and salad section of the lounge.
- • Large German-style pretzels
- • German Kaiser rolls and dark bread
- • Various salads, eggs, etc.
Buffet Counter
An overview of the lounge’s buffet counter.
Snacks Corner
The snack section inside the lounge.
- • Caramel popcorn
- • Mixed nuts
- • Potato chips
- • Dried fruits, etc.
Meal I Had
The meal I had in the airport lounge.
- • Three types of sparkling wine, and red wine
- • Sausage
- • Pretzel
- • Cherry tomatoes, green beans, etc.
From Lounge to Gate
It was time to leave the lounge and head for the boarding gate.
Shop
A shop inside the terminal selling food and drinks.
- • Sausages
- • Bread, pretzels
- • Beer, soft drinks, etc.
Special Livery Lufthansa Aircraft
This aircraft features a different “Lufthansa” font from the current one. It must be a special livery—likely painted in a style from 30 to 40 years ago. The aircraft type is an Airbus A321.
Boarding Gate (1)
The view of the boarding gate. As expected at Lufthansa’s main hub, all the gates follow Lufthansa’s design standards—quite impressive for aviation fans.
Boarding Gate (2)
This is the boarding gate for the flight to Helsinki.
Boarding
Boarding the flight to Helsinki.
Helvetic Airways
A Helvetic Airways aircraft was parked nearby.
Helvetic is a Swiss airline operating routes within Europe and to North Africa.
Aircraft
This is the aircraft for boarding, seen from the terminal just before getting on.
Flight to Helsinki
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Inside the Cabin
I boarded the flight to Helsinki. This is the view inside the cabin when seated in Business Class.
The Lufthansa logo is visible.
You can also see the cockpit in the distance, with rows of instruments on the control panel.
Cabin Seats
These are the seats on board. Even in Business Class, the seats themselves are the same as Economy Class. However, when used as Business Class, the middle seat of each row of three is always kept empty.
Just After Takeoff
The view of the runway just after takeoff from Frankfurt Airport.
Meal Menu
This is the Business Class meal menu.
The flight time from Frankfurt to Helsinki is about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Welcome Message
The first page of the menu includes a welcome message.
It says something like, “Although the flight is short, please enjoy a relaxing time above the clouds as a treat for yourself in Lufthansa Business Class.”
Aperitif
Since the flight time is reasonably long, an aperitif and snacks were served before the meal.
In-flight Meal (1)
This is the meal served on board, still with the lid on.
In-flight Meal (2)
The lid is removed — it looks very delicious.
- • Sautéed chicken
- • Possibly baked mashed potatoes
- • Some kind of sautéed vegetables
- • Marinated salmon placed on thinly shredded green papaya
- • A cheesecake, perhaps
- • Rye bread
- • Chocolate
After-meal Cabin View
The cabin after the meal.
Just Before Landing (1)
The view just before landing at Helsinki Airport in Finland.
Just Before Landing (2)
Right before landing — we have descended quite a bit.
Helsinki
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Landing at the Airport
We landed at Helsinki Airport in Finland.
As expected, many Finnair aircraft were parked on the apron, but in the distance there was also a JAL aircraft. JAL operates flights to Helsinki.
Inside the Airport
This is the inside of Helsinki Airport.
Aircraft I Flew On
This is the aircraft I took that day.
Immigration
This is the scene when entering the country.
Arrivals Lobby
A photo taken after exiting the security area, in the arrivals lobby.
Airport Shop
A shop inside the airport.
To the Train Station
Heading to the train station, which connects the airport with the city center.
Railway Map
This is the route map displayed on the platform.
It shows that the travel time from Helsinki Airport to Helsinki Central Station is 32 minutes.
Train Platform
The platform where passengers wait for the train.
