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Can you choose seats on Lufthansa economy light?

The Economy Light fare on European routes does not include any free advance seat reservations. You will be allocated a seat automatically when checking in. If you would like to change this seat, an alteration fee starting from EUR 29/CHF 35/USD 35 will be charged.



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Apart from one item of carry-on baggage, the Light fare has no free-baggage allowance. However, you can add one piece of checked baggage to your booking for a fee. Meals and beverages on board are still free of charge.

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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.

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Travel lighter and save: if you are flying with carry-on baggage only and don't require any ticket flexibility, you can enjoy a great-value trip on our Economy Light fare. Apart from one item of carry-on baggage, the Light fare has no free-baggage allowance.

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Just say no. Within 24 hours of your departure, the airline will assign you a seat. Pro tip: If you want to avoid paying for a seat assignment, arrive at the airport early. That way, you'll have the pick of the unassigned seats.

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An advance seat reservation only applies per flight segment. As soon as check-in for the relevant flight begins (usually from 23 hours before departure), you can, of course, still select any of the remaining seats free of charge, if the fare conditions permit this.

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The basic fare for long-haul flights Apart from one item of carry-on baggage, the Light fare has no free-baggage allowance.

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Each traveller can also carry a small item of baggage, such as a handbag or laptop bag, on board if they adhere to the dimension restrictions of 30 x 40 x 10cm. At Tripp, we have a great selection of travel bags which would fit within Lufthansa's hand luggage restrictions outlined above.

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Though it might sound scary, there's one weird trick airlines don't want you to know: You don't have to select a seat. On most airlines, you'll get assigned a seat at check-in or at the gate if you don't already have one.

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Seat assignments, no matter the fare class you purchased, aren't guaranteed and could change without notice because of schedule changes, equipment swaps or other unforeseen circumstances.

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The best seats in Economy Class On shorter flights in Economy, I'll typically choose a window seat (for the views) and pay extra to sit in the front of the cabin or at the bulkhead for more legroom. On long-haul flights, I'll consider an aisle seat located about 4-5 rows from the back.

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As an EarlyBird Check-In Customer, you'll have the benefit of an earlier boarding position, a better opportunity to select your preferred available seat, and earlier access to overhead bin storage for your carryon luggage.

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