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Long-Haul Flights with Lufthansa Say Goodbye to Perfumes, Cigs, and Shades
Cutting costs is the reason behind Lufthansa nixing the sale of perfumes, cigarettes, and sunglasses on their long-haul flights. The company's spokesperson confirmed this, stating that the airline hasn't been making a dime from this additional business due to skyrocketing procurement costs and shrinking demand. News of this change was initially reported by "Aero Telegraph."
In Moscow, they've got their conditions, but in the skies, preparations for the upcoming gathering are in full swing. Meanwhile, a truck driver under the influence of drugs made an unwanted appearance at a police station in unspecified land.
Economic rationality struck, and this decision applies to Lufthansa's primary brand. Sales have ceased on certain connections, and come September, you won't find any merchandise for sale on board in the entire network. Interestingly, Lufthansa has been skipping the goods game on short-haul flights for quite some time now. The webshop and airport shops, however, remain intact.
Other German airlines aren't jumping on Lufthansa's bandwagon just yet. Tuifly is experiencing high demand, especially for longer tourist flights like the ones to the Canary Islands, with the on-board shop playing a significant role in the overall travel experience. Condor, too, has zero intention of ditching the on-board sales anytime soon. Their review of profitability consistently shows strong sales, particularly at holiday destinations.
Lufthansa isn't leaving economy class passengers high and dry. "Fox," a project aimed at enhancing the on-board service on long-haul flights, has kicked off, and new products and processes have been tested. First class travelers will get their turn soon. The airline stresses that the primary goal is not cost-cutting but improving the service experience for their guests. Expect upgraded food and drink choices moving forward.
AI will pitch in, too. A "Tray Tracker" AI system is on board to analyze cleared trays. The AI's supposed to decipher whether a meal has been only partially eaten, fully consumed, or left untouched. It'll consider the flight route, travel class, and meal concept as well to optimize portion sizes and food selection.
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In an effort to reduce costs, Lufthansa's economic and social policy now excludes the sale of items such as perfumes, cigarettes, and sunglasses on long-haul flights, affecting travelers' lifestyle during journeys. This policy change, announced in September, also extends to certain connections within their entire network, leaving holiday destinations as the rare exception where such merchandise is still available for purchase.
