FRA Lufthansa First Class Terminal
FRA Lufthansa First Class Terminal
September 2013
Lufthansa First Class Terminal at FRA
We loaded our bags onto a cart and left the Sheraton at 8:25. After two elevators and a 10 minute walk, we arrived at the FCT.
We were the only pax in the lobby and cleared security in no time. I informed our PA that we needed a Customs officer to come to review/stamp our refund forms. With nearly 700 Euros in VAT Tax Free refunds due, I figured that the 75 euro "house call" fee was a good investment.
It took only 20 minutes or so for the customs officers to arrive. FA retrieved me and led me down the office wing of the FCT to a private sterile room where two serious gun packing agents were waiting for me. Yikes, just out of a spy movie. Not much pleasant chit-chat as one agent reviewed and stamped all six tax forms, while the other mute agent stood guard... perhaps in case I contemplated attacking the other agent. 
Our PA collected the 75 euros, made a copy of the stamped receipts for me and then took the envelopes for mailing to the tax free VAT refund processing centre in Bratislava.
We had just enough time after the Customs visit to have a quick breakfast.
At about T-30, our PA came to retrieve us and escort us down to our limo for the short ride over to Z-59. Today was a first in that we had to share our S class with another IAH pax, although he was HON and in Business. Oddly, we were the only two (of eight) pax to use the FCT.
Wow, this is one big airplane.
And one big elevator, with a stop at the upper deck.
September 2013
How quickly they forget. We pull into Gate Z19 and unbelievably Mrs. SFO says "are you going to make me walk outside again?" Well, yes I am. Considering that it is a beautiful +22 degree day and that it is a shorter walk to the FCT than to the B FCL. And the last time we were here you said "I'm glad you insisted we walk here". Welcome to my world.
Less than 15 minutes after deplaning, we have cleared security in the FCT and all is well again with the Princess.
As to critical issue of the day in the LH forum, I'm happy to report that gummy bears are back in the FCT.
Along with other wonderful sugary treats.
I showered while Mrs. SFO napped.
At about T-25 our PA came over to escort us downstairs to our driver and the S class to our FRA-LIN flight.
And right to our plane.
From the jet bridge, our driver heading back to the FCT.
July 2013
We were the only ones at security and were relaxing in our seats a couple minutes later, at 12:31PM. Just enough time to relax a bit and for a delicious snack.
At 1:10P, our PA came to get us, led us downstairs where we retrieved our passports and were introduced to our driver and today's silver S-Class.
A quick drive over to and under Gate Z19
And our escort under the gate, up the elevator at the jet bridge.
Into the jet bridge, where our driver cut the J line and escorted us in front of all the J pax where she handed us off to the FA at the door.
A right turn up the stairs and we "back home" where we were warmly welcomed by today's crew. 
Once again, Lufthansa's ground services at FRA simply amaze. Many premium airlines have excellent inflight service but most fall down on the ground. Even Mrs. SFO is a believer and no longer questions why we are "leaving the building" to head for the FCT. Today got a double "this is the only way to go".