On the Economy Light fare you can book the first additional piece of baggage for a fee. Please note that this is not refundable. Book your preferred seat now up to 52 hours before departure and enjoy a relaxed start to your trip.
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Economy Light tickets don't come with a free checked in bag, but you can buy additional baggage when you check in if you need it, more details on this can be found further down this page.
With a valid ticket for Lufthansa Economy Class, you have options to upgrade at any stage of your journey. Or you can redeem your miles for a flight award and enjoy the benefits of Premium Economy Class on long-haul flights.
How do I add baggage, pre book seats and other extras to my flight? You can add baggage, seats and other extras to your flight with the airline directly. Most airlines have a Manage My Booking page to do this. You'll need your airline reference to log in which can be found on the Flights section of your documentation.
Lufthansa Checked Baggage AllowanceOn intercontinental flights the checked baggage rules are as follows: Economy: 1 x 23 kg/ 50 lbs; Premium Economy: 2 x 23 kg/ 50 lbs; Business: 2 x 32 kg/ 70 lbs; First Class: 3 x 32 kg/ 70 lbs. Bags may measure up to 158 cm/ 62 inches in total (width + length +depth).
Excess baggage regulations and flat fees (per bag/ each way) For all tickets a maximum travel weight of 32 kg per item of baggage applies, irrespective of service class. Items of baggage which exceed these weights will not be accepted as travel baggage. They can be sent by air cargo at air cargo rates.
Economy Light flyers can only fly with a carry-on and personal item, and tickets can't be changed, rebooked or refunded. Economy Basic fares include a check bag and while also nonrefundable, allow changes for a fee. All international economy tickets on Lufthansa include meals, beverages, and in-flight entertainment.
At some of our airports, you can even secure your upgrade, subject to availability, at the last minute at a fixed price or by redeeming miles at the check-in/bag drop-off counter, ticket counter or at the gate.
The cheapest way to get a business or first-class ticket is to buy an economy ticket then buy an upgrade. You can either do this immediately after booking or look for last-minute upgrades as your travel date approaches. The price for premium cabin fares decreases as you get closer to departure.
This is possible up to 36 hours before your trip. The price depends on the carriers and the conditions of each booking. You'll always see it next to each baggage option. It's generally cheaper to add baggage during booking because most carriers increase the price later.
It's nearly always cheaper to book extra hold luggage in advance rather than paying excess baggage fees at the airport. Airlines know that keeping within weight/size limits is not always possible, so they encourage you to plan ahead by selling extra weight online.
Carry-on baggage rules according to travel classAs carry-on baggage, you can take one item of baggage with you, such as a trolley case, a compact, foldable baby buggy or a foldable garment bag, or two items in Business or First Class.
Normally, the cheaper the flight the more restrictive they are with all the rules. Therefore, if you buy a cheap flight, the baggage fees will normally be higher. If you buy a higher priced fare, normally the baggage is more inclusive (can take more weight) or will cost less to add more.