‘First time?’ Lufthansa Biz Class Flyer Humiliated

A 27 year old woman shared her recent experience flying business class from Frankfurt to Singapore with Lufthansa. She often travels for work and holds Lufthansa’s Senator status. Yet her interaction with a flight attendant left her confused and uncomfortable.

Flight Attendant Questions Her Presence

During boarding, the woman placed her bag on her reserved seat. A flight attendant approached and asked, “Excuse me, is it perhaps your first time?” She assumed the question referred to flying business class and replied that it was not.

Request to Show Her Ticket

The flight attendant insisted it was the business class section and asked to see her ticket. She seemed surprised when she saw that the passenger actually held a business class ticket. The moment felt awkward for the traveller.

Passenger Reflects on the Incident

Despite the exchange, the woman said her past flights with Lufthansa had been pleasant. She chose not to escalate the situation at that moment. But she now feels uneasy and wonders if she should report it.

Possible Misunderstanding or Bias

The situation may have been a simple misunderstanding. Yet it is natural that the passenger felt uncomfortable. If she believes the comment was linked to her age or appearance, she may consider raising the issue with Lufthansa customer service.