Lufthansa·Star Alliance
Lufthansa Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
Lufthansa Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every Lufthansa fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Economy Light: Includes: Cabin bag only.
- Economy Classic: Includes: One checked bag and paid seat selection.
- Business: Includes: Lie-flat seat, two checked bags, lounge access and priority services.
- Cabins on board: Lufthansa operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First, Allegris (new cabin)..
Economy Light
Includes: Cabin bag only. Watch out for: No checked bag, no changes, no refund. The cheapest transatlantic fare and the one that most often costs more once a bag is added.
Economy Classic
Includes: One checked bag and paid seat selection. Watch out for: Changes carry a fee plus fare difference.
Business
Includes: Lie-flat seat, two checked bags, lounge access and priority services. Watch out for: Older aircraft still fly the 2-2-2 layout without direct aisle access from every seat — check the seat map before paying a premium.
Cabins on board
Lufthansa operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First, Allegris (new cabin).
How fare choice affects baggage
One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in economy; two cabin bags in Business and First. The 8 kg weight limit is enforced more actively in Europe than in the US. Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic. Charged on Economy Light.
How fare choice affects changes
Economy Light is non-changeable. Classic and Flex fares change for a fee plus fare difference, or free on Flex.
Lufthansa fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest Lufthansa fare and what does it exclude?
Economy Light. Includes: Cabin bag only. Restriction: No checked bag, no changes, no refund. The cheapest transatlantic fare and the one that most often costs more once a bag is added.
Which Lufthansa fare includes a checked bag?
Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic. Charged on Economy Light.
More Lufthansa help
Booking Lufthansa? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.