Lufthansa Lands in Minnesota

In Minnesota, we always believe that we’re a great destination for visitors the world over to enjoy. Also, we Minnesotans love to travel everywhere we want to be. This is why we get excited when new travel options become available to us.

At Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, we are finally getting a major airline that will connect us with Europe and the rest of the world. An airline known for excellent service and a vast network from their Frankfurt base.

On June 4, the Metropolitan Airports Commission and MSP welcomed Lufthansa – the flag carrier of Germany.

This award-winning airline became the 19^th airline to service MSP. It does so by adding another direct service option to a major hub in Europe.

Dirk Janzen, the Lufthansa Group’s Vice President of Sales for The Americas, points out that the airline has a “vast network that goes way beyond Europe. We have over 200 destinations worldwide, obviously in Africa, but also India. It’s a perfect connection actually [to the] Middle East. That’s what we bring to the table. Frankfurt is a very strong, unique hub and then connecting to literally everywhere in the world.”

Lufthansa is committed to serving MSP year-round with their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with passengers choosing between Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes. The non-stop flight will operate five times weekly on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturday, and Sundays.

Janzen mentioned that Lufthansa waited a long time to serve MSP. “If you look at the sheer size of the market, the two cities, the whole region, it was really a blank spot on the map that we didn’t serve yet,” said Janzen. He cited that choosing MSP was because of our corporate environment – namely the North American headquarters of Allianz in Golden Valley and German logistics technology manufacturer SICK, located in Bloomington. Janzen also mentioned that passengers from Europe could also connect with the research community at the University of Minnesota. These opportunities will draw business travelers to our region, according to Janzen.

Add to that the fact that MSP is one of the best airports in the U.S., with a number of awards and top rankings by practically everyone in the travel business.

Although international low-cost carrier Condor flies to and from Frankfurt from MSP out of Terminal 2, Lufthansa brings more opportunity for frequent fliers through its partnership in the Star Alliance. For travelers heading to Germany, as well as across Europe and the world, you can do this directly from MSP instead of changing planes at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport or other United Airlines or Air Canada hubs — both airlines are also Star Alliance partners.

As mentioned before, Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub offers a vast array of connections for leisure travelers looking to visit new places or to see family. Janzen mentioned Africa and India as two places where Lufthansa can connect you to. With communities in our region having families in those two locations, the airline serves multiple airports that can get them there.

Lufthansa also serves popular destinations within Europe through Frankfurt. Whether it is a fall stroll through Prague or a coastal getaway in Croatia next summer, the direct flight from MSP eliminates multiple hops across North America and Europe on different airlines to get to these destinations.

Another reason to consider Lufthansa for your next trip across the Atlantic Ocean is its reputation of being pet-friendly. The airline has been noted as one that can fly your pet safely and ensure its health during your journey. The airline has also been used to carry rescue pets with excellent results.

There is one more incentive to consider flying Lufthansa across the Atlantic: “Lovehansa.” Last June, the airline unveiled a special plane with an LGBTQ+ Pride theme. It also shows the commitment by the airline and the larger group in serving us, as well as supporting their LGBTQ+ employees across their network.

The next time you consider a trip to Europe, Africa, or anywhere on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, you now have a new choice — an airline with a reputation for premium service and outstanding connections to the entire world.

Welcome to MSP, Lufthansa. And, welcome aboard!

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