transatlantic · 9h 15m · 7,387 km

Charlotte to Munich

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, Lufthansa's Allegris Business (A350-900) dominates the field with a 7.7/10.In premium economy, Lufthansa's Allegris Premium Economy (A350-900) leads the field with a 5.4/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:clear winner

Fly Lufthansa. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.

Best premium economy:strong pick

Fly Lufthansa. It has a bigger screen (15.6" vs 12").

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy:strong pick

Fly Lufthansa. It has a wider seat (18" vs 17").

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Allegris BusinessLufthansa · Airbus A350-900 · 2024 cabinBest on route
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 60" pitch · Paid Wi-FiAvg. reliability
Longer bed + Full power outlets + Mattress pad
7.7
Very good
Seat 7.6·Amenity 7.9
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Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 777-200ER · 2015 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 75" pitch · Paid Wi-FiAvg. reliabilityPoints: Citi TYP
5.9
Average
Seat 5.9·Amenity 6.0

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  • In business class, Lufthansa's Allegris Business (A350-900) dominates the field with a 7.7/10.
  • In premium economy, Lufthansa's Allegris Premium Economy (A350-900) leads the field with a 5.4/10.
  • In economy, Lufthansa's Allegris Economy (A350-900) leads the field with a 4.7/10.
  • Lufthansa is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 8.5/10.

Frequently asked

Which is better in business: American or Lufthansa on CLT-MUC?

Allegris Business (Lufthansa, A350-900) beats Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in business, scoring 7.7/10 vs 5.9. The deciding factor: a 86"-long bed vs 75".

Which is better in premium economy: American or Lufthansa on CLT-MUC?

Allegris Premium Economy (Lufthansa, A350-900) edges out Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in premium economy, scoring 5.4/10 vs 4.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. American Airlines fights back on seat width.

Which is better in economy: American or Lufthansa on CLT-MUC?

Allegris Economy (Lufthansa, A350-900) beats Economy (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in economy, scoring 4.7/10 vs 3.6. The deciding factor: 18"-wide seats vs 17".

What are the best seats in American Flagship Business on CLT-MUC?

Best: True window seats in odd rows for best privacy. Avoid: Even-row window seats face the aisle. Concept D herringbone — direct aisle access but no door. Pre-retrofit; Flagship Suite upgrade scheduled 2027+. 18-inch IFE is larger than 787 variant.

What are the best seats in American Premium Economy on CLT-MUC?

Best: Window pairs for 2-across privacy. Avoid: Inner center seats. 2-4-2 layout. 12-inch IFE. Enhanced meals with alcohol.

What are the best seats in American Economy on CLT-MUC?

Best: Main Cabin Extra rows for extra pitch. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories. 3-4-3 economy. 10.6-inch IFE. Main Cabin Extra available for additional legroom.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Allegris First Suite on CLT-MUC?

Best: Suite Plus (1D/1E center) converts to a double bed — the widest in any airline first class at roughly 47 inches. Window suites 1A and 1K offer solo privacy. Avoid: With only 3 suites (4 seats), availability is extremely limited. Book early. 3 suites total: 2 window (32-inch screens) and 1 center "Suite Plus" double (43-inch 4K screen). Sliding privacy doors on all. Wireless charging built into the suite. Only 4 seats in the entire first class cabin.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Allegris Business on CLT-MUC?

Best: Bulkhead Suite seats in rows 2 and 8 have sliding doors and extra space — 8 of the 38 seats. "Extra Long Bed" variants offer up to 86 inches of bed length. Avoid: "Classic" seats in the center of each cabin section have less privacy than window positions. 38 staggered 1-2-1 seats across 5 sub-types: Suite (8 seats with doors), Extra Space, Privacy (window), Extra Long Bed, and Classic. 18-inch IFE standard, 24-inch on suites. 10-inch control tablet. AKG noise-canceling headphones. L'Occitane amenity kit. Wireless charging at every seat.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Allegris Premium Economy on CLT-MUC?

Best: Window pairs offer the most privacy. Front row has bulkhead legroom. Avoid: Center block middle seat has no direct aisle access. 24 fixed-shell recliner seats. 15.6-inch IFE. Noise-canceling headphones included. Wireless charging in armrest. Part of the new Allegris cabin overhaul.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Allegris Economy on CLT-MUC?

Best: Rows 19-20 and exit row 26 offer 34 inches of pitch. 9-abreast (3-3-3) is wider than 10-abreast on 777s. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatories. Standard 31-inch pitch rows are tight for taller passengers. 201 Recaro economy seats in 9-abreast configuration — wider than typical 777 economy. Select front and exit rows offer 34-inch pitch. Part of the Allegris cabin overhaul.