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Cheapest return fare
604 €
Typical prices: 647 €-510 €
Finnair
Thu 1.10.Mon 12.10.
MUC - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
663 €
Typical prices: 697 €-511 €
Lufthansa
Sat 10.10.Sat 24.10.
MUC - ORD • Direct
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Lufthansa Premium Economy adds 50% more space and an extra checked bag.
On United, Premium Economy adds comfort, but Lufthansa avoids PE restroom lines.
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Cheap Flights from Munich to Chicago (MUC-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Munich to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Munich to Chicago

Thu, 1. Oct - Mon, 12. Oct
Finnair Logo
11:30 - 17:50
MUC
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ORD
13h 20m
1 stop
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21:30 - 17:50
ORD
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MUC
13h 20m
1 stop
604 €Finnair
Tue, 25. Aug - Tue, 8. Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:30 - 16:10
MUC
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ORD
26h 40m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 19:45
ORD
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MUC
17h 30m
1 stop
605 €Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 23. Jun - Tue, 7. Jul
British Airways Logo
9:10 - 15:48
MUC
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ORD
13h 38m
1 stop
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12:00 - 7:10
ORD
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MUC
12h 10m
1 stop
606 €British Airways
Mon, 22. Jun - Mon, 6. Jul
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9:10 - 23:58
MUC
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ORD
21h 48m
1 stop
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8:30 - 7:10
ORD
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MUC
15h 40m
2 stops
607 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 25. Aug - Thu, 10. Sep
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11:25 - 19:15
MUC
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ORD
14h 50m
1 stop
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15:45 - 10:45
ORD
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MUC
12h 00m
1 stop
608 €Aer Lingus
Fri, 18. Sep - Fri, 25. Sep
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11:30 - 17:50
MUC
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ORD
13h 20m
1 stop
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22:35 - 23:10
ORD
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MUC
17h 35m
1 stop
608 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 23. Jun - Tue, 7. Jul
British Airways Logo
9:10 - 17:42
MUC
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ORD
15h 32m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
12:00 - 7:10
ORD
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MUC
12h 10m
1 stop
609 €British Airways
Wed, 26. Aug - Thu, 10. Sep
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9:10 - 21:40
MUC
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ORD
19h 30m
2 stops
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11:50 - 7:10
ORD
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MUC
12h 20m
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610 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22. Jun - Mon, 6. Jul
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10:25 - 22:17
MUC
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MDW
18h 52m
1 stop
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18:58 - 6:55
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28h 57m
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658 €KLM
Mon, 22. Jun - Mon, 6. Jul
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10:25 - 22:17
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18h 52m
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28h 57m
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659 €KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Munich to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Munich to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Munich to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Munich to Chicago departing in October.

What is the cheapest Munich to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Munich to Chicago costs 593 € on the route between Munich (MUC) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Munich to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Munich to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Munich to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Munich to Chicago is March, where tickets cost 262 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 489 € and 461 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Munich to Chicago?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 612 € on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Munich to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Munich to Chicago, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Munich to Chicago

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight377 €
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Munich to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Munich to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Munich to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Munich to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Munich to Chicago 
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
MUC
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ORD
Mar 2025
Beware the long distances at O’Hare terminal 5. Moving walkway help, but it was 1/2 mile or more from gate to passport control
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
MUC
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ORD
Apr 2024
We opted for Premium Economy and while more expensive, it’s definitely worth it on a long flight. Quieter, more room, and included a checked bag per passenger. The seats are much more comfortable. The only downside is the restrooms. PE is supposed to use the restrooms at the back of the plane even though there are bathrooms right in front of PE for first class. Stupid, the stewards kept locking those bathrooms and there was always a long line for the restrooms at the back. This was on United. We didn’t have this issue on Lufthansa PE.

FAQs for booking flights from Munich to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Munich to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Munich to Chicago was 377 € for a one-way ticket and 604 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Munich to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Munich to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Munich to Chicago flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Delta, Air France, and Brussels Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Munich to Chicago?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Munich to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Munich to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Munich and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Munich to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Munich to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Munich to Chicago, Lufthansa or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Munich to Chicago are Lufthansa and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of 762 € and an overall rating of 6,8, Lufthansa is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 759 € and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Munich to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Munich to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Munich to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Munich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Munich to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Munich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Munich to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Munich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Munich to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 732 € or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Chicago

Monday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Monday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Munich to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Munich to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1527 reviews
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,2Entertainment
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

6,0 Goodpuravi, Apr 2026
MLA - AMS
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

I feel the service staff do not treat American customers well. I also feel there may be discrimination against minorities.

Yes avoid JFK airport at all costs. A horror to navigate.

No free Wi-Fi. I have SkyMiles but not a high status, having an account has been enough for Wi-Fi on other flights, but this one was going to charge me to use it. Also turbulence was really bad toward the end, but I didn't count this in my ratings since I know Delta cannot control the weather - it's 2026 and lack of WiFi alone is enough for a poor rating.

My daughter always gets sick when we order the gluten free meal option. Internet didn’t work as advertised.

It wasn't an AeroMexico connect but SAS, I dunno where that AeroMexico info came from. A word to the wise - do NOT get an international connecting flight into Eurooe at Copenhagen that has less than an hour layover between flights, or you'll never make it. You'll need to go thru immigration at the airport before catching your next flight, which takes some time, and then it could be a good half hour walk or more over to your next gate. Kayak lined up flights for us with only a 45-minute layover and it was literally impossible to make the nect flight ... I figured if their robots thought it woukd work it should be ok, but don't trust the robots! Had to wait for the next plane to make it to our destination.

All went smoothly. That's what I want on a long flight.

I expected more, but they will nickel and dime you for everything. I did not enjoy flying with this airline.

Curious and efficient service ! First time flying with SAS and very pleased!

I wish they have given us explanations for the delays. And the rebooking process in Copenhagen was too long. I had to wait about 4 hours before they assign me a hotel. From there the handling process (accommodation, transportation and meal) was excellent.

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

I missed my flight and had to buy new tickets Rome- Boston

I flew from Barcelona to Chicago on UA yesterday. The flight was on time, the pilots did a great job and the flight attendants were super nice. All of them. Also food was good, and the drinks, including wine were served a few times during our flight. I highly recommend this airline.

Crew was great! Good meals. Had room to stretch out

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Horrible, absolutely horrible. The airline overbooked the flight, did NOT assign seats and boarding was a hot mess with lots of confused passengers. There was no "large plane" gate for us, the 500+ passengers were squeezed in a small hold room area, and multiple busses had to shuttle us to the other side of the airfield, where boarding of the plane, that was parked on the ramp, took place in rain. The old plane had a broken seat, that the technicians tried to fix - with no success - resulting in a 50min delay. The flight attendant with heart shaped earnings with German flag was screaming on the passengers without a reason, was extremely rude and entitled the entire flight. The food was junk. I hope I don't have to fly United ever again.

The clerk at check in for my bags was very rude. My credit card was hacked during my vacation and she told me it was not possible to pay in cash for my bag. “You bought the cheapest ticket, you should have bought a ticket that included a bag. If you cannot pay with a credit card, we will not let you on this flight”. She spoke to her supervisor and then told me , I could ask other passengers, if they would use their credit card to check my bag. I had to beg 5 different people, till one agreed to use their credit card. I payed them cash of course. This was a very stressful and humiliating experience for me. I strongly suggest you build in some kind of provision for travelers who got robbed.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

The flight itself was fine, even with a one-hour delay leaving on the Reykjavik tarmac (the lost time was made up during flight). Our experience at the Reykjavik airport on arrival was terrible due mostly to the one hour it took for passport control. Only two stations were open for our category, and the room was full with a huge crowd.

Awful. The Iceland airport was a complete mess. Boarding was a chaotic, the seats were awful, there was a group of rowdy 20 something men in our row hooting and hollering, ordering alcoholic drink after drink. Yelling and laughing at the top of their lungs and the crew just went along with it. Passengers complained to the men, asking if they could keep it down (it was a night time flight so people wanted to sleep). They never listened crew continued to laugh with them, flirt with them and serve them more drinks. No free food or snacks, seats were horribly uncomfortable. Worst flight I've had in a long time

Repurchased food and it was moldy and expensive. But I figured it was bad luck so I purchased a cup-o-noodles, halfway through them we hit turbulence and the flight attendant was passing with the garbage, it would have been two seconds to grab it, but he was snarky grabbed someone else’s plastic cups and went to buckle up… I used the puke bags to secure the soup before it became an accessory. When he finally came around he gave me a face like a petulant child as I handed him the soup neatly wrapped in the paper then plastic bag. I watched a movie in silence as the rental or headphones was ridiculous at 4€ for those .10€ cheap plastic toys. No English subtitles on an American movie… crazy. I disliked the whinny little tourist trap and now I hope that it sinks into the ocean or erupts in a catastrophic eruption for their beloved “I live on an active volcano” pride.

At least one soda free, felt like I was nickeled to death.

On-time arrivals and departures. Crew helpful and friendly. Yet everything costs extra: seat selection, food, even airphones!

Friendly flight crew. Airplane (757) configured as a domestic flight (no lie-flat seats) & no advanced meal selection.

The Icelandair crew was so kind!!! Thank you for making my first trip to Paris a great one!

I am not going to fillo this out for each leg of my trip. My first review holds for the experience

The movie choices were poor. The worst problem is the treatment of passengers durinng pre-boarding. In one case the primes were checked in and sent down the boarding tunnek only to stand waiting there while the plane is cleaned. In the second case the bus was loaded, the doors closed and just stood there unmoving like sardeines in a tin for over TEN minutes. In both cases it was rough on us old guys who find standing for long periods trying.. In other words, Donnt just stack us up and forget us.

I had no idea that my ticket only paid for my right to get on the plane. They charged me $130 for my carry-on bag because it was 1 inch too big she claimed but it wasn’t! Then they wanted another fee for everything. I had no idea that Icelandair had changed to such a bargain basement airline. I was very disappointed.

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

Service was excellent. Flight was only about half full, which meant we had tons of room to stretch out. Boarding area was nice and well organized, flight attendants were super friendly and attentive and we loved the 3 snacks!

Terrible. Our flight was completely cancelled with no options to rebook until 4 days later.

Excellent service. The crew goes above their way to make the customer comfortable.

It was good. The seats in economy weren’t bad

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

Lufthansa flight LH04414 from Munich to Washington DC, was fine. Efficient and safe!

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

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