Lufthansa fees and trap map
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Carry-on allowance: 1 item (max 56 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg) in Economy and Premium Economy; additional small item permitted (e.g., slim laptop bag) per published rules
Advance seat reservation fees may apply depending on fare, route, and status; published rules include restrictions for Economy Light and free reservations for certain status members on eligible flights
Economy Light fares can be rebooked with a 199 USD fee plus possible fare differences (published as international flight change fee information on Lufthansa current fees page)
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Published fee rows
| Category | Amount | Conditions | Pricing | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry on | 0.00 EUR | Carry-on allowance: 1 item (max 56 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg) in Economy and Premium Economy; additional small item permitted (e.g., slim laptop bag) per published rules | Not published | per flight | Source |
| Carry on | 0.00 EUR | Carry-on allowance: 2 items (each max 56 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg) in Business and First; additional small item permitted (e.g., slim laptop bag) per published rules | Not published | per flight | Source |
| Checked baggage | 0.00 EUR | Free baggage allowance applies according to fare/cabin; published examples include 1 piece up to 23 kg in Economy on eligible fares and higher allowances in premium cabins | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Checked baggage | 0.00 USD | First checked bag up to 23 kg: free of charge (example shown for Economy Class travelers from the United States to Germany); rules vary by origin/destination and fare | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Checked baggage | 90.00 USD | Second checked bag up to 23 kg (example shown for Economy Class travelers from the United States to Germany); fees subject to change and vary by origin/destination and fare | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Overweight baggage | Varies EUR | In Economy/Premium Economy, a checked bag is considered excess when it weighs more than 23 kg (up to max 32 kg); excess baggage fees apply as published and vary by route | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Oversize baggage | Varies EUR | In Economy/Premium Economy, a checked bag is considered excess when total dimensions exceed 158 cm (sum of width + height + depth) up to a maximum of 292 cm; excess baggage fees apply as published and vary by route | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Overweight baggage | Not permitted EUR | Maximum travel weight per checked bag is 32 kg; items exceeding this weight are not accepted as travel baggage | Not published | at airport | Source |
| Seat selection | Varies EUR | Advance seat reservation fees may apply depending on fare, route, and status; published rules include restrictions for Economy Light and free reservations for certain status members on eligible flights | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source |
| Change cancellation | 199.00 USD | Economy Light fares can be rebooked with a 199 USD fee plus possible fare differences (published as international flight change fee information on Lufthansa current fees page) | Not published | before departure | Source |
| Change cancellation | Varies USD | Economy Classic fares and upwards can be rebooked; fare differences may apply and additional conditions apply per published rules | Not published | before departure | Source |
| Change cancellation | Varies USD | Refund eligibility and reimbursement depend on fare conditions; cancellations and refunds can be requested online up to 24 hours before the beginning of the journey (fare conditions apply) | Not published | before journey begins | Source |
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