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Lufthansa actually has a pretty standard baggage fee policy — you just have to tediously sift through all the differences in fares and routes. It offers Economy Light fares on certain routes, including to and from North America, if you’re looking to travel light with only carry-on luggage.
We should note that excess fees on Lufthansa are pretty standard as well.
1 personal item: FREE
Standard carry-on bags:
On selected flights, first and business passengers may be asked to check their second piece of carry-on.
Size Restrictions
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
Stroller Check Policy
All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) for economy and premium economy fares and 70 pounds (32 kg) for business and first class fares, and must adhere to max linear dimensions per bag up to 62 inches (158 cm). Although we found consistent allowances and baggage fees, be sure to check Lufthansa’s baggage calculator for detailed information.
Free baggage allowances for European fares:
| Domestic Routes (Within Germany) | Within Europe | Routes Between Europe and the U.S./Canada | All Other Long-haul Routes | |
| First Bag Online | €15 ($20) | €25 ($30) | €65 ($75) | €60 ($70) |
| First Bag at the Airport | €50 ($60) | €50 ($60) | €65 ($75) | €90 ($100) |
| Additional Bags Online | €55 ($65) | €65 ($75) | Second bag: €80 ($90)
Additional bags: €160 ($185) | €200 ($230) |
| Additional Bags at the Airport | €70 ($80) | €80 ($90) | Second bag: €90 ($100)
Additional bags: €200 ($230) | €250 ($285) |
Larger OR Heavier Than Free Baggage
| Domestic Routes (Within Germany) | Within Europe | Routes Between Europe and the U.S./Canada | All Other Long-haul Routes | |
| Within free baggage allowance 24 kg to 32 kg or 159 cm to 292 cm (height + width + depth) | €40 ($45) | €50 ($60) | €120 ($140) | €150 ($170) |
| Additional 24 kg to 32 kg or 159 cm to 292 cm (height + width + depth) | €110 ($125) | €130 ($150) | €320 ($370) | €400 ($460) |
Larger AND Heavier Than Free Baggage
| Domestic Routes (Within Germany) | Within Europe | Routes Between Europe and the U.S./Canada | All Other Long-haul Routes | |
| Within free baggage allowance 24 kg to 32 kg or 159 cm to 292 cm (height + width + depth) | €80 ($90) | €100 ($115) | €240 ($275) | €300 ($345) |
| Additional 24 kg to 32 kg or 159 cm to 292 cm (height + width + depth) | €150 ($170) | €180 ($205) | €440 ($505) | €550 ($635) |
Bags won’t be accepted weighing more than 70 pounds (32 kg).
For baggage fees related to sporting goods, please refer to Lufthansa’s policy.
For Senators, HON Circle members, and Star Alliance Gold members, the first item of baggage is free when an Economy Light fare is booked (on intercontinental flights). This must be declared at the check-in desk, otherwise standard baggage fees will apply. All other fare types have the standard baggage allowance.
Status members may also bring 1 golf bag free of charge when traveling on fares other than Economy Light.
Lufthansa does allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online or by contacting its call center.
Here are the ways you can prepay:
If you need to cover some (or all) checked bag fees on Lufthansa, give the Capital One cards below a look. Cardholders can redeem miles for a statement credit of 1 cent each for travel purchases made within the previous 90 days.
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