What does it mean when a Lufthansa flight is operated by United?


What does it mean when a Lufthansa flight is operated by United? A codeshare occurs when one airline markets a flight operated by another airline. This may mean that you buy a ticket from United Airlines to Munich with a stopover in Frankfurt. While the first leg of your flight is operated by United, the second leg is flown by Lufthansa.


Do they weigh hand luggage Lufthansa?

It's weighed at check in and can be weighed at the gate for passengers connecting from a different airline to LH. And I have seen people sent away to consolidate their carry on weight down. Here's what I've done in some cases (chortle chortle). Note you are also allowed a smaller personal item (e.g. laptop bag).


Can I take a handbag as well as hand luggage on Lufthansa?

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.


Can United passengers use Lufthansa lounge?

Not a problem with a stopover in the Lufthansa Welcome Lounge. First and Business Class passengers as well as status customers and United Airlines Global Services Card members can enjoy use of these lounge services provided that they have arrived in Frankfurt on a selected flight.


What items are not allowed on Lufthansa?

For reasons of safety, the following items are prohibited:
  • Caustic materials, such as acids, alkalis, wet cell batteries.
  • Containers with gas, for example irritant gases, self-defence sprays.
  • Containers with flammable liquids, such as lighter fuel, paint, varnish, cleaning agents.


What are the different types of Lufthansa lounges?

Lufthansa Lounge Access & Admission Lufthansa has three tiers of lounges, each with different access and amenities: Lufthansa Business Lounges. Senator Lounges. First Class Lounges.


Can I bring a backpack and a carry-on Lufthansa?

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.


Do I need to collect my luggage on a connecting flight?

In most instances, you won't need to collect your bags at this connection – they will be checked through. However, if this connection involves different airlines, your bags will only be checked through if the airlines have a codeshare or interline agreement. This information can be found on the airline's website.


What is the baggage allowance for United Airlines operated by Lufthansa?

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).