LAX WELCOMES RETURN OF LUFTHANSA'S NONSTOP SERVICE FROM LAX TO MUNICH
For Immediate Release
Jun. 4, 2020
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LAX Public Relations
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LAX and Munich Are Part of a Group of Leading Global Airports Collaborating on Best Practices for Passenger Safety and Wellness
(Los Angeles, CA) Today marks the return of Lufthansa Airlines' nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Munich Airport (MUC), re-establishing a transatlantic flight that links the West Coast and Europe.
“We are pleased to welcome back Lufthansa and its nonstop service to the Bavarian capital of Munich, which creates a critical bridge between our two global cities as the world slowly recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Justin Erbacci, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). “This reestablished service comes with a substantial focus on the health and safety of travelers at LAX, onboard the aircraft and at Munich Airport."
Lufthansa ceased operating the LAX-Munich flight on March 13 due to the decline in global demand for air travel. The resumed service will now operate three times per week and will for the first time use an Airbus A350-900 for the long-haul service.
LAX, MUC and Lufthansa have all implemented numerous measures to ensure that travel on the ground and in the air meet an increased level of hygiene and safety standards.
- Passengers and employees are required to wear a facial covering as soon as they enter the terminal buildings at both LAX and MUC.
- Signage at LAX directs passengers to practice physical distancing, including inside elevators and at security checkpoints.
- LAX is deep-cleaning high-touch surfaces every hour using bacteria- and virus-killing products.
- LAX utilizes UV sterilization within its terminal air filters.
- During boarding, Lufthansa passengers are divided into zones to avoid large queues.
- All Lufthansa passengers receive a disinfecting wipe before boarding the aircraft.
- Lufthansa passengers are also required to wear their facial coverings on board the aircraft.
- All Lufthansa aircraft cabins are disinfected after each landing.
LAX and MUC are part of a group of leading global airports working together to share best practices and provide a consistent experience for passengers traveling between them.
Flights from LAX to MUC will be scheduled for Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and flights from MUC to LAX will be on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays as follows (all times local):
- Depart LAX at 1:30 p.m., arrive at MUC at 9:45 a.m.
- Depart MUC at 12:05 p.m., arrive at LAX at 3:05 p.m.
For more information and to book a flight, please visit www.lufthansa.com. To find out more about how you can travel safely at LAX, click here.
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