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Does Lufthansa economy light include food?

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.



Whether Lufthansa's "Economy Light" fare includes food depends on the length and nature of the flight. For short and medium-haul European flights in 2026, the Economy Light fare does not include a complimentary meal or snack. Instead, passengers receive a small complimentary piece of chocolate and a bottle of water (on flights over 35 minutes). For everything else, passengers can purchase fresh items from the "Onboard Delights" menu, which features sandwiches, salads, and snacks from partners like dean&david. You can even pre-order these items up to 18–24 hours before departure for a 10% discount. However, for long-haul intercontinental flights, even the Economy Light fare typically includes a complimentary hot meal service and standard beverages. It is important to check your specific booking itinerary, as the "unbundled" Light fare on shorter routes is designed to compete with budget carriers, whereas the long-haul product maintains the traditional full-service standard of food and drink to ensure passenger comfort over several hours of travel.

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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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Enjoy Economy Of if you're happy to pack less, choose Economy Light - You'll still get everything you'd expect on a great flight, but at a price you wouldn't. All our Economy services include delicious food, entertainment and irresistible personal service.

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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. 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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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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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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Check your flights itinerary and it'll either specify what, if any meals are served, or it will say food for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks are still free on airlines. If it is that important, make sure to have snacks handy.

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If your flight is a little longer, up to 60 minutes, you will also receive a free bottle of water. Moreover, on all European flights lasting over 60 minutes, you can order and pay for our enjoyable little extras.

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On short flights with a flying time of up to 30 minutes, we will welcome you with our Lufthansa chocolate. If your flight is a little longer, up to 60 minutes, you will also receive a free bottle of water.

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Check your flights itinerary and it'll either specify what, if any meals are served, or it will say food for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks are still free on airlines. If it is that important, make sure to have snacks handy.

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On long-haul flights, many major airlines include a free hot meal and a heartier snack as well as soft drinks and some free alcoholic beverages in an economy class fare. Other carriers, especially low-cost airlines, charge economy passengers for all refreshments regardless of route length.

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Yes, of course you can bring your own food onto the plane, just be aware if you're flying somewhere that has restrictions on importing food, make sure you eat or bin the rest of your food before you go through security once landed.

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Lufthansa presents passengers with the choice to choose their seats online, making the method handy and efficient. You can do this through the Lufthansa official website or mobile app and contact Lufthansa Customer Service at 1 (800) 645-3880 or +1-860-498-9674 (OTA Skip waiting) for assistance.

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Lufthansa Carry-On Baggage Allowance 1 cabin bag (Economy/ Premium Economy) or 2 items of cabin baggage (Business/ First), each with a weight of no more than 8 kg/ 17 lbs. Passengers may also carry on as hand luggage a smaller personal item, such as a handbag or laptop bag.

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For hold luggage, most airlines set a weight limit for single items of luggage. Usually, this is 23kg. If your hold luggage is over and you haven't paid for extra, you might be charged.

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There are some restrictions, but you'll still enjoy a comfortable seat in the Main Cabin, free snacks, soft drinks and inflight entertainment. Basic Economy fares cannot be combined with other fare types.

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