Lufthansa, officially Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is the flag carrier and largest airline of Germany, headquartered in Cologne. Founded in 1953 as Luftag, Lufthansa has grown to be the second largest airline in Europe in terms of total number of passengers. It has one of the largest airplane fleets in the world, flying to more than 200 destinations in over 70 countries, including 24 cities in the United States. Lufthansa is one of the founding members of the Star Alliance—along with United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways International, and Air Canada—making it a great means to earn air miles for frequent fliers. Cashing in these miles by upgrading to Lufthansa’s first class cabin is one of the most luxurious and comfortable ways you can take a transatlantic flight.
October 01, 2022
Despite being based in the German city of Cologne, Lufthansa’s central hub is Frankfurt Airport, with a secondary hub in Munich. In total, it flies to 211 cities across 74 countries, and while it has a strong European focus, it also provides numerous routes in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Popular U.S destinations include San Francisco, New York and Chicago. Lufthansa conducts nearly 900 flights each day and has over 700 aircraft, making it one of the largest fleets in the world.
Miles & More is the frequent flyer programme for Lufthansa and its subsidiary airlines, and it’s free to join. Once signed up, customers can earn three different types of points.
Standard Miles
Normal air miles can be earned by flying with a Lufthansa airline or any member of the Star Alliance. They can also be racked up by buying certain services, like hotel accommodation, car rentals or shopping with specially selected credit cards. These can then be redeemed in a variety of ways, and while the best value for money is purchasing airfare, customers can also spend them on other products, such as holiday experiences.
Lufthansa Status Miles
Status Miles can only be earned by flying with members of the Lufthansa group, or Star Alliance members. These points dictate what elite status a passenger is, with different levels providing certain benefits and perks when flying Lufthansa. Entry requirements and perks are listed below
Frequent Traveller - 35,000 status miles or 30 scheduled flights within 12 months
Business lounge access
One extra piece of luggage
Exclusive service hotline
Business class check-in
Senator - 100,000 status miles within 12 months
Benefits of Frequent Traveller
Complimentary advance seat reservation
First-class check-in
Priority boarding
Senator and Star Gold lounge access
Booking guarantee up to 48 hours before departure
Two eVouchers upon reaching Senator status
To reach Hon Circle status, passengers need to rack up Hon Circle miles, which are only attained by flying business or first class with the Lufthansa group, or any of their partners
Hon Circle Members - 600,000 Hon Circle Miles for two consecutive years
All of the benefits of Senator status
Booking guarantee up to 24 hours before
Access to first-class lounges
Limousine transfer services
Additional 20kg weight allowance, 2-3 bags in economy, 3 in premium and business and 4 in first class
Lufthansa has four main types of fare. Economy and Business are split into separate booking categories.
Economy
Last to board
Standard seating
Free entertainment
Free food and drink for long-haul
Carry-on bag
$13-$40 for seat selection
Booking categories:
Economy Light:
Checked-in bag $70
No changes or refunds
No mileage upgrades
Economy Basic
Complimentary checked-in bag
Changes cost $300
No refunds
No mileage upgrades
Economy Basic Plus
Complimentary checked-in bag
Changes and refunds cost $300
Mileage upgrades
Economy Flex
Complimentary checked-in bag
Refunds and changes just require fare difference to be paid
Mileage upgrades available
Economy Premium
Carry-on bag
Two checked-in bags
Travel kit
11-12 inch entertainment monitors
A more spacious, comfortable seat
Business
2 carry-on bags
Free Wi-Fi
Two checked-in bags
Travel kit
11-12 inch entertainment monitors
Access to business-class lounges
Free restaurant quality food and drinks
Priority boarding
Larger and more comfortable seats, with more personal space
Booking categories:
Basic
No mileage upgrades
Changes subject to fees
No refunds
Business Basic Plus
No mileage upgrades
Changes and refunds subject to fees
Business Flex
Mileage upgrades permitted
Refunds and changes just require fare difference to be paid
First Class
Two carry-on bags
Three checked-in bags
Free Wi-Fi
Travel kit
15-inch entertainment monitors
Access to business-class lounges
Fine dining experience
Priority boarding
Lie flat bed
Lufthansa allows all passengers to bring one personal item and one carry-on, on all flights. Additional luggage is either included in fare type or available for purchase. Complimentary allowances per fare types are listed below
Economy Light: One personal item, one carry-on
Economy Basic, Basic Plus, Flex: One personal item, one carry-on, one checked-in bag (23kg)
Economy Premium: One personal item, one carry-on, two checked-in bags (23kg)
Business: One personal time, two carry-on bags, two-checked in bags (32kg)
First Class: One personal item, two carry-on bags, three checked-in bags (32kg)
Additional bags can be added, with standard fees available below:
First bag (online)
Flights within Germany: $20
Flights within Europe: $30
Transatlantic flights: $75
Other long-haul flights: $70
First bag (at the airport)
Flights within Germany: $60
Flights within Europe: $60
Transatlantic flights: $75
Other long-haul flights: $100
Extra bags (online)
Flights within Germany: $65
Flights within Europe: $75
Transatlantic flights: $80-$160
Other long-haul flights: $230
Extra bags (at the airport)
Flights within Germany: $80
Flights within Europe: $90
Transatlantic flights: $100-$230
Other long-haul flights: $285
Overweight/oversized baggage fees
Oversized or overweight bags within free allowance
Flights within Germany: $45
Flights within Europe: $60
Transatlantic flights: $140
Other long-haul flights: $170
Oversized or overweight bags outside free allowance
Flights within Germany: $125
Flights within Europe: $150
Transatlantic flights: $370
Other long-haul flights: $460
Oversized and overweight bags within free allowance
Flights within Germany: $90
Flights within Europe: $115
Transatlantic flights: $275
Other long-haul flights: $345
Oversized and overweight bags outside free allowance
Flights within Germany: $170
Flights within Europe: $205
Transatlantic flights: $505
Other long-haul flights: $635
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