china eastern or lufthansa: is 2 hours less really better?
I've been planning this long-haul trip from Germany to China, and I'm stuck between two flights: Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Shanghai, which takes about 12 hours, or China Eastern on the same route, but it's only 10 hours. Now, I've always flown Lufthansa before—it's familiar, I know what to expect, and honestly, their food isn't half bad. But sitting in economy for 12 hours is no joke; my back starts complaining after the first movie, and by hour eight, I'm counting the minutes.
The idea of saving nearly two hours with China Eastern is tempting, especially since I know how rough those last few hours can feel. But here's the catch: I've never flown China Eastern. I keep wondering if shaving off that time is really worth it, or if after a certain point—say, nine hours in—every extra minute just feels the same, no matter which airline you're on.
Has anyone else tried both airlines on this route? Did the shorter flight actually make a difference, or did you end up regretting switching from a familiar airline just for a little less time in the air? I feel like I'm choosing between comfort and speed, but maybe I'm overthinking it. Would love to hear your stories, especially if you’ve survived a marathon economy flight and have some wisdom to share.
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