The redesigned Lufthansa Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) opened this week to great acclaim. It joins a number of other lounges in the busy international Terminal B.

Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, confirmed earlier this year that the airline would receive one aircraft equipped with Allegris cabins every month until the end of 2024.

In line with its on-board product, the German airline has also introduced a Premium lounge experience on the groundThe airline has committed to $2.75 billion for product improvements by 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know about the redesigned Lufthansa Lounge at Newark Airport.

Lufthansa Lounge at EWR – Overview

The Lufthansa Lounge is officially open to passengers – and it is beautiful. Lufthansa invited several journalists, including Upgraded Points, to tour the modernized lounge. It is easy to see that the lounge has received more than just a simple coat of paint. In fact, Lufthansa invested 10 million dollars in the renovation.

“The quality of the entire customer experience on the ground and on board is of utmost importance to us. Therefore, upgrades, modernizations and the introduction of new products are taking place at a rapid pace,” said Dirk Janzen, Vice President Passenger Airlines Sales, The Americas, at the Lufthansa Group.

The renovated Lufthansa Lounge is located in the Newark Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)Terminal B. It is a short walk from the security screening area and is next to the SAS Lounge. This terminal serves as EWR’s main international terminal and many airlines that fly from Terminal B are part of the Star Alliance.

For more than The 600 square meter Lufthansa Lounge comfortably accommodates 165 guestsAccording to the airline, this is a 25% increase in capacity over the previous lounge. This is intended to provide travelers with plenty of space to relax or work and will allow the airline to accommodate its top members.

Lufthansa has slowly but surely delivered the Allegris brand to its customers, but the Airline clarified that this lounge is not part of this launchInstead, it is a refresh of the existing lounge at EWR.

Upgraded Points had the opportunity to sit down with Victoria Schuster, VP of Product & Customer Experience at Lufthansa, to talk about the redesigned lounge, why it is not under the Allegris umbrella and what is planned next for the lounge network.

“We have decided that we will not use Allegris as a means of differentiating our products because we have clear differentiation of our products and our lounge portfolio and have decided that this is not necessary,” Schuster said.

Schuster pointed out that the airline instead used some of Allegri’s trademarks throughout the lounge, such as the wood paneling in the first-class dining area.

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It is clear at first glance that the Lufthansa Lounge is a necessary addition to the dark and gloomy Terminal B. As soon as you enter the lounge, you feel like you have been transported to Frankfurt.

The lounge is bright and airy and features typical Lufthansa features throughout, such as muted colors and modern furnishings.

Lufthansa has obviously designed this lounge for a mix of travelers: business travelers who need to work and leisure travelers who are looking for a space to relax.

One third of the lounge is for business travellers: for anyone who needs to make a quick phone call before a flight or needs a quiet place to work. Here, the lounge offers two small rooms in the style of a telephone booth, a long table with numerous charging sockets and seating that offers some privacy.

The other two thirds of the lounge are dedicated to relaxation.

There is plenty of seating and you can enjoy a drink at the bar or in the main dining room.

A separate dining area offers a mix of bar tables and tables.

A small but functional timetable shows the departing flights from Terminal B.

The bathroom is compact but functional. Anyone who was looking forward to a shower before the flight will unfortunately be disappointed. The Lufthansa Lounge there are no shower facilitieswhich can be considered a significant disadvantage for a lounge of this caliber.

Food and Drink

The Skyline Bar takes up a lot of space in the middle of the lounge and for good reason.

The bar serves a combination of Beers, wines, cocktails and mocktails which can be prepared to order. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are also available.

The signature cocktail is Avionic, Lufthansa’s branded aperitif, which can be served with tonic or champagne. (If you like it, you can also buy it in Lufthansa’s online shop!)

In a nod to New Jersey, the lounge will feature locally grown ingredients from the Garden State. The airline will also serve New Jersey craft beer on tap.

The food is served buffet style and includes BLT sandwiches with trumpet mushrooms, bacon, crisp lettuce and Jersey tomato jam on sourdough bread.

The absolute highlight, however, is the First Class dining and wine area, a separate area reserved exclusively for First Class passengers.

Here, guests can enjoy a starter, main course and dessert, which can be paired with wine or a cocktail. The menu includes pork tenderloin in brown sugar and pumpkin risotto.

“It’s very important to me and the whole team that we offer a tailored experience to our customers,” Schuster said. “If you want to relax and enjoy a nice drink, a cocktail at the bar and then relax afterwards, that’s possible.”

How to access the Lufthansa Lounge at EWR

Now that you know about the redesigned Lufthansa Lounge, you’re probably wondering how to gain access. Here’s what you need to qualify:

• Lufthansa First Class, Business Class, HON and Senator passengers
• Business and First Class passengers flying with other Lufthansa Group airlines, such as Austrian Airlines and SWISS
• Business Class passengers with a same-day boarding pass when travelling with Lufthansa or Star Alliance
• Miles & More Frequent Traveller and Star Alliance Silver on flights with Lufthansa or Star Alliance

Lufthansa operates around 60 lounges at 17 destinations worldwide. The airline confirmed to Upgraded Points that several lounges in the US, including New York (JFK) and Washington (IAD), will be renovated. However, the airline did not announce a timetable for the modernization.

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Final thoughts

The Lufthansa Lounge may be small, but it offers a first-class Lufthansa experience with first-class food, drinks and service.

If you are departing from Terminal B soon – and are eligible for access – check out the beautifully renovated Lufthansa Lounge!