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  About Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small country in Europe and not the most popular holiday destination, but it does have quite a few tourist attractions. The country is clean, green and has a lot of small towns that are worth visiting. You will also find a lot of castles and fortresses in Luxembourg that you can visit. Luxembourg is only a few hours away from France and Germany, so if you are planning a Euro trip, you can also add Luxembourg to the itinerary. There are frequent trains that run to and from the neighbouring countries, along with flights. You will love your stay in Luxembourg and might even want to extend your stay a little bit. The best part is that all tourist attractions are also easily accessible in the country through trains that are very well-connected to all cities. Luxembourg has a rich culture and history, along with a large diversity. Luxembourg City is the main cosmopolitan city that has a lot of business centres. It is also one of the safest countries in the world with over 170 different nationalities living together.

Best Time to Visit Luxembourg

May to September is considered to be the best time to plan your trip to Luxembourg. The temperature ranges from 8 to 20 degree Celsius and is quite a pleasant period in the country. Since this is also high season, you must book your hotel in Luxembourg well in advance. If you are booking way in advance, you might even get cheap flight tickets to Luxembourg. This is the best time to experience the best that the country has to offer to you. The lush green hills and surroundings only add more charm to the beautiful monuments and buildings here. The best part is that every other European country or city is easily accessible from Luxembourg so you can go ahead and plan that fancy Europe tour you know you want to do. You will also find a lot of music festivals that happen during May, and you will find yourself grooving to a lot of different genres of music.

December to February is winter, and if it is the picturesque view of the snow-capped mountains and streets that you want to see, this is the best time to head to Luxembourg. You might even get to go skiing in the nearby areas. You can even attend the Winter Festival here, and you will find the streets all lit up and look stunning. If you are going to be around for Christmas, you are in for a treat. A lot of small concerts and events happen throughout the city during this time, and you will have the time of your life. Though the hotel prices are not as high as they are during summer, it does increase during weekends. A lot of people prefer booking hotels in Luxembourg during weekdays since that's when the prices drop.

March and April is not the most popular time to visit the city, but it's not the worst either. The weather remains pleasant, and you can even attend the Pricetemp Festival in March that has music artists from all over the world performing. Hotels slash their rates during this time since it is not a high tourist season. You might even get great flight deals to Luxembourg online for March and April. But make sure you also check what the tourist season and situation is in the nearby countries so you can also add those to your itinerary and call it one of the best Euro trips.

Places to Visit in Luxembourg

The Old Quarter in Luxembourg City is a major tourist attraction and is also one of the historical places here. You can even walk around the Adolphe Bridge, especially at sunset. The National Museum of History and Art, situated in the Fish Market area, is another place you must visit. You will find a lot of artefacts, coins, furniture and archaeological finds from the Gallo-Roman period. If you are into art and history, you will love spending time here. You can also visit the Grand Ducal Palace, which is one of the most significant landmarks in the city. The palace was built in 1572 and was also where Grand Duke Henri resided. It is still a full-time residence of the Duke, but there are special tours arranged so tourists can get a peek of this magnificent palace. The tickets are not very difficult to get. The Bock Casements is yet another tourist attraction that you must visit. It is a 21 km long underground passage, and it comes with a fascinating history. You will get to know more about the place if you hire a tour guide to take you through it. The place is best explored on foot.

If you are an art lover, you can visit the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art. It houses contemporary art by some of the well-known artists like Bruce Nauman, Andy Warhol and Julian Schnabel. The museum also hosts art displays and exhibitions a lot of time. If you are lucky, you will also get to meet the artists. You can also visit the Luxembourg Ardennes that is a popular spot in the country. The place has beautiful cliffs, hills, forested plateaus, lush greenery and hidden valleys. This is also where Hitler had carried out one of his last campaigns during World War II. You can also visit the village of Clervaux, Benedictine Abbey of St Maurice and St Maur and the Battle Bulge Museum. Bourscheid Castle is another place you must visit. Rivers and lush greenery surround it. It is the most beautiful and romantic place in the city. You can also sunbathe in the river beaches at Dirbach and Bourscheid-Plage.

Things to do in Luxembourg

Luxembourg has a lot of history amidst the beautiful scenery that you can never get tired of exploring. Old Town in Luxembourg is one of the best places to go sightseeing. You will find beautiful buildings and a lot of street art. You can also visit the Grand Ducal Palace Grand Rue and Place Guillaume while you are here. Though you would rather explore the city on your own, it is recommended that you hire a guide for a few historical locations. You can probably get one if you are taking a tour of the palaces and castles in the country. Luxembourg is also known for its eclectic dining scenes. You can head to a vineyard for some wine tasting or indulge in chocolates. You can opt for tours of vineyards or ones that include vineyards or museums that give tourists a glimpse into the history of wine with a glass of wine. If you are in Luxembourg during Christmas, you are surely in for a treat. The locals celebrate the festival with a lot of joy and grandeur.

Foods and Restaurants in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is known for its multi-cultural community and the diverse cuisines that come with it. You will find a lot of French restaurants as well as ones that serve Japanese, Indian, Asian, European and other types of cuisines. You can either try the local cafes and restaurants or head to the Michelin-star ones. Restaurant Clairefontaine is known for its excellent service and its presentation of the cuisines prepared here. The ambience also blends in perfectly making your dining experience wholesome here. If it is a Japanese cuisine that you have in mind, you must try Yamayu Santatsu. The sushi here is lip-smacking, and if you are lucky, you get to see how it is prepared. Ambrosia is another restaurant that has a very soothing and comfortable feel to it. The atmosphere, the music, the variety of cuisines that the restaurant offers on its menu will leave you satisfied. However, the menu is in French, but the staff is prepared to help you with the translations. Himalaya Luxembourg is where you can go to if you want to try authentic Indian food. The restaurant also has Nepali food on its menu, and the portion of food that they serve is what makes tourists recommend this.

How to reach Luxembourg

Luxembourg Airport is the only international airport in the country and is not too far away from Luxembourg City. The flight connectivity to Luxembourg from India is excellent. There are quite a few flights that take off from India daily to Luxembourg. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France are few airlines that have a lot of flights to Luxembourg with layovers at Istanbul, Munich and Paris. If you book in advance, you will be able to find cheap flight tickets to Luxembourg. If you are travelling to the country from another European country like France or Germany, you can also opt for a train journey. The country is also well-connected to other countries via rails. But, a lot of tourists prefer to reach the city by air to save a lot of time. The airport has facilities like lounges, shopping, dining, children's areas and a lot more for passengers.

  About LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines which is legally incorporated as Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A., is the official flag carrier of Poland. The airline is based out of Warsaw in Poland and came into existence in 1928. It is recognised as one of the oldest airlines in the world that is still operating. The airline celebrates an illustrious fleet comprising about 100 aircraft and is known to connect to over 120 destinations spread across the continents of North America, Europe and Asia. LOT Polish Airlines' hub is at Warsaw Chopin Airport as well as Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. It is also a member of the Star Alliance group. Established as a self-governing corporation by the Polish government in 1928, the airline initially started with a focus mainly on domestic routes and to take over operations from Aerolot and Aero. The first aircraft to be added to the LOT Polish Airlines fleet were Junkers F.13 and Fokker F.VII. They soon began their international route services in 1929 by chartering a plane to Vienna. Around the same time, the airline also incorporated the famous logo designed by Tadeusz Gronowski, which is still in use.

The airline is recognised to have expanded its operations over the years by exploring new international routes and domestic routes to enhance their business and goodwill. In 2008, the airline introduced a new flight to cater to Beijing. However, within a month the airline pulled the plug on the international route owing to it being an unprofitable long haul service. They commenced new services to Yerevan, Armenia, Lebanon and Beirut while restarting some of its routes to destinations such as Gottenburg in Sweden, Tallinn in Estonia, Bratislava in Slovakia and Kaliningrad in Russia. Further, they also resumed flight services to Asian destinations such as the weekly Warsaw - Hanoi route. In 2010, the airline announced the cancellation of several flight operations between Krakow and major US cities such as New York and Chicago, citing lack of profitability and demand issues. Meanwhile, the Warsaw - Hanoi route picked momentum and turned profitable for LOT Polish Airlines. Simultaneously, the airline also started works on replacing its existing fleet to bring in better aircraft and a stronger fleet.

During the 2010-11 period, LOT Polish Airlines also announced or rather introduced a new East meets West route as part of its expansion plans. Basically, several new Asian destinations were scheduled to be added to the airline's list in the following years. A new premium economy class was also introduced in all of LOT Polish Airlines' Boeing 787 aircraft. They further added the lie-flat seats in the business class cabins of their long-haul aircraft along with personal entertainment decks. Returning to resume the services to American destinations, the airline stated that they would be centralising their services from Newark and New York City - JFK's Terminal 4 to JFK Terminal 1. They also entered into a codeshare agreement with the American low-cost carrier, JetBlue, to multiply its connections for customers. While charting out its restructuring plan to enhance the profitability of LOT Polish Airlines, the airline announced to reinstate some of its old routes while accommodating the E.U. sanctions. They also ensure to continue services of its long haul routes to North America and Asia.

Fleet size of LOT Polish Airlines

The current fleet size of LOT Polish Airlines stands at 78 aircraft. It is a mixed fleet which comprises of Boeing 737-700, seven Boeing 737-800, five Boeing 737 MAX 8, eight Boeing 787-8, seven Boeing 787-9, a Bombardier CRJ900ER, twelve De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400, six Embraer 170, twelve Embraer 175, four Embraer 190 and fifteen Embraer 195. They are yet to receive orders for ten Boeing 737 MAX 8 and two Boeing 787-9. In 2005, the airline ordered seven Boeing 787-8s to cater to its long haul operations. Two years alter the airline planned to convert its order by calling for eight 787s instead. The manufacturers delayed the delivery of the 787s by a year. In 2013, LOT Polish Airlines operated the 787 for its Warsaw - Chicago route.

However, they had to ground the aircraft on the same day, citing battery issues. The same year, the airline announced continued services of the 787 after rectifications were made to the battery issues. In 2016, the airline signed a deal to lease eleven Boeing 737 MAX 8s and started receiving deliveries of the same by 2017. Additionally, in 2018, LOT Polish Airlines purchased three more Boeing 787-9 aircraft to bring its total to fifteen Boeing 787s in the airline's fleet.

Baggage Allowance

Baggage allowance on LOT Polish Airlines differ tremendously based on the flight routes and countries that the passenger is travelling to/from. The baggage allowance by LOT Polish Airlines for flights to and from India are quite standard. The airline allows about three pieces of baggage that passengers travelling by business class cabins should follow for checked baggage. The weight per piece of baggage should not extend beyond 32 kg. As for passengers travelling from premium economy and economy class, the airline allows a weight of 23 kg per baggage. While the premium economy ticket allows passengers to carry two checked baggage, the economy class only allows one piece of checked baggage. Additionally, if you do have any of the frequent flyer membership provided by LOT Polish Airlines or even are a member of the Star Alliance programme, you will be given special benefits in terms of baggage allowance. Hand baggage allowance on LOT Polish Airlines includes two pieces for business class passengers that should weigh no more than 9 kg, premium economy is also allowed to carry two pieces which should weigh about 8 kg. Same goes for the economy class cabin.

In-flight services

LOT Polish Airlines has upgraded much of its facilities to match with the services of its contemporaries. They have also bolstered their stand to provide excellent in-flight services to passengers travelling from LOT Polish Airlines. With an upgrade of the fleet, the airline's in-flight services have also seen a jolt of enthusiasm with better onboard staff and amenities to offer. The seats in the airline's aircraft are supremely comfortable with decent recline. They recently introduced flatbed seats too that are only available in the airline's first and business class. Meanwhile, the other in-flight services such as meals and entertainment are also duly met with by the airlines.

Popular routes and top cities for LOT Polish Airlines

Over the years, LOT Polish Airlines has vastly expanded its domestic routes and international routes. They have consistently opted to add more destinations to their list and further enhance connectivity. A majority of their focus has been to bolster their North American connectivity as well as Asian cities. Over the years, the airline has also introduced various popular routes such as the Warsaw - Hanoi route, the East meets West route and more. Some of the top cities for LOT Polish Airlines are Vienna, Minsk, Brussels, Sofia, Toronto, Zagreb, Prague, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Nice Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, Rhodes, Delhi, Goa, Tel Aviv, Venice, Tokyo-Narita, Riga, Luxembourg City, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Moscow, Singapore, Saint Petersburg, Seoul, Colombo, Zurich, Stockholm, Istanbul, London, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark and Ho Chi Minh City. A few of the destinations mentioned have flights from LOT Polish Airlines travelling on a seasonal basis. These include Goa, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Mombasa and Rio de Janeiro. They have terminated a few destinations but plan to resume operations soon.

Why travel by LOT Polish Airlines?

LOT Polish Airlines' highlight is the number of destinations and the international routes that the airline takes to fly its passengers. It is easily one of the best well-connected airlines in Europe which caters to domestic routes within the E.U. spectrum as well as major Asian destinations. The airline might be old, but it has been working with time and upgrading its services and facilities. Right from the fleet of aircraft to the range of in-flight services, LOT Polish Airlines has enhanced its serviceability. Passengers can now book a LOT Polish Airlines flight ticket on their website or any other travel portal as it is available everywhere. The airline also allows passengers to do web check-ins, receive a prior intimation about the flight status and to get access to LOT Polish Airlines' flight schedules. A detailed copy of baggage allowance and other flight and airline-related information will also be shared by them to the passengers after the ticket is booked.

As a Star Alliance member, the airline's benefits further rise as it provides more discounts, miles offer and lounge access at various international airports. Passengers can either take up their loyalty programmes and collect miles, or they can directly opt to benefit from the perks of collecting Star Alliance miles. Either way, the passenger will be able to splurge a good amount on travel and accommodation as LOT Polish Airlines also has tie-ups with many hotels and accommodations across the destinations it caters to. Further on this, passengers can also earn and avail more miles. It is a pretty sweet deal.