LH just published that their excess baggage rates have changed along with the fuel prices... I was scanning the regulations to find the differences, but after some time just decided to post the complete regs.
Update: the rules change again eff 05 MAR, so here are the new rules:
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LUFTHANSA BAGGAGE-REGULATIONS
Rules are published in GGAIRLHPT7INFO
WC Zone Definitions are published in GGAIRLHWEIGHT
PC-Charges are published in GGAIRLHPIECE
For Reservation Procedures please see GGAIRLHBAGGAGE
Free Baggage Allowance on page 3
• Area of Application on page 3
Free Baggage Allowance - Checked Baggage on page 4
• Maximum Handling Weight on page 4
• Free Baggage Allowance Weight Concept on page 4
• Free Baggage Allowance Piece Concept on page 5
• Free Baggage Allowance Status Passengers on page 7
• Free Baggage Allowance - Unchecked Baggage on page 10
• Free Carry on Items on page 10
• Incapacitated Passengers on page 10
• Combined F-, C- or Y-Class Travel on page 11
• Interlining on page 11
• Exceptions for Condor flights: on page 11
• Exceptions for Customer Airlines: on page 11
• Excess Baggage Charges on page 13
• Collection on page 13
Rates for Weight Concept on page 14
• Zones: on page 14
• Country Definitions: on page 15
• Charges Piece Concept on page 16
• From EUROPE on page 17
• From USA/CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA on page 19
• From MEXICO on page 21
• From MIDDLE EAST and AFRICA (excl. West Afrika and Ethiopea) on
page 23
• From WEST AFRICA and Ethiopea on page 25
• From ASIA on page 27
• From AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND on page 29
• Special Baggage Charges on page 31
Sporting Equipment on page 31
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• Sporting Equipment - Weight Concept on page 31
• Sporting Equipment WC - Status Passengers on page 33
• Sporting Equipment - Piece Concept on page 33
• Definitions Sporting Equipment on page 35
• Snow/Water Ski Equipment on page 35
• Golfing Equipment on page 35
• Surfboards on page 35
• Windsurfer and Hangglider on page 36
• Scuba Equipment on page 36
• Fishing Equipment on page 36
• Arms & Weapons on page 36
• AVIH on page 37
• PETC on page 37
• Firearms and Ammunition on page 38
• General Baggage Conditions on page 39
• Free Baggage Allowance on page 39
• Excess Baggage on page 39
• Checked Baggage on page 39
Unchecked Baggage on page 39
• LH acceptance: on page 40
• Items not to be included in unchecked baggage: on page 41
• Items not to be included in checked baggage: on page 42
• Electronic Devices: on page 42
• Right to Refuse Carriage on page 42
• Dangerous Goods on page 43
• Items that may not be carried as Cabin or checked Baggage on page
43
• Items that may be carried under certain Conditions on page 44
• Allowed with the approval of the carrier only on page 44
• Arms and ammunition on page 44
• Pets and Seeing-Eye/Hearing and other Service Dogs on page 45
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Free Baggage Allowance
Area of Application
Weight Concept ( WC) applies worldwide, except where piece concept applies.
Piece Concept (PC) applies for fare origin
- to/from USA/US Territories, to/from Canada and via US
- to/From Mexico-Europe (MEX) on LH only
- to/from West Africa (NG, GH, GQ, CM, AO); (LOS/ACC/ABV/SSG/LAD on LH only and
DLA/YAO on LH/LX)
- to/from South America (SAO/BUE/CCS) on LH only
- Star Alliance Round the World Fares
- eff 15FEB09 to/from Ethiopea ET (ADD) on LH only
For transportation where piece concept applies, piece concept free baggage allowance
applies for the entire journey, irrespective a stopover is taken or not.
After a stopover when no piece charges are available, charges must be assessed based on
weight concept per kg.
Example: NYC-FRA-SIN-FRA-NYC for all sectors PC free baggage allowance applies.
If a passenger with PC allowance checks-in baggage after a stopover is made for a route
where weight concept applies, the free baggage allowance will remain PC, but the charge
for excess baggage must be paid according weight concept rates.
Example: Stopover in SIN and FRA; check-in of 2 pc with 40kg (88lb) each. Baggage
allowance is 2x23kg (2x50lb) => 34kg (74lb) have to be charged at the applicable rate per
kg SIN-FRA.
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Free Baggage Allowance - Checked Baggage
Maximum Handling Weight
Maximum Handling Weight and Size per baggage piece (Weight and Piece Concept):
Only up to 45kg (100lb) per piece is accepted as excess baggage;
except to/from ZA, UK, AU, NZ, MT, CY, SA and to/from/via DOK/DXB/AUH/MCT/KRT/BRU/
FLR/GOA/TRN/VLC/VRN/ROV the maximum permitted weight is 32kg (70lb).
Please note that also specific carriers restrict the maximum handling weight to 32kg (70lb)
(AC) or 23kg (50lb) (BA).
If exceeding 45 kg (100lb) or 32kg (70lb) where required, the piece of baggage must be
checked as air cargo at specified cargo rates.
Total excess baggage of more than 100 kg (218lb) per passenger and per flight or when
size per piece exceeds L110 X W120 X H75CM must be requested (either as SSR BULK or
SPEQ).
Free Baggage Allowance Weight Concept
Compartment Baggage Allowance
F-Cl 40kg (88lb) plus 1 Golf equipment on LH/
LX operated flights
plus 1 Ski equipment on LH/
LX operated flights
C-Cl 30kg (66lb) plus 1 Ski equipment on LH/
LX operated flights
Y-Cl 20kg (44lb) except from UY 25kg (55lb)
plus 1 Ski equipment on LH/
LX operated flights
Infants 10kg (23lb)
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HONs, SENs plus 20 kg (44lb) all classes on Star operated
flights and
1 free Golf equipment on
flights operated
by LH/LX/OS/OU/JP/AP/EN,
LPJ and LH-Regional
FTL's 40kg (88lb) all classes on flights
operated by
LH, LX, OS, OU, JP, EN, AP,
LO, LPJ and LH-Regional
and 1 free Golf equipment on
flights operated
by LH, LX, OS, OU, JP, EN,
LPJ and LH-Regional
Star Alliance gold customers: plus 20kg (44lb) on Star-operated flights; on LH Golf to be
included in the FBA;
Swiss Golf Traveller Members: 1 free golf on LH/LX operated flights;
Golf and Ski equipment on LX flights free only up to max 15kg.
Children paying at least 50% of the adult fare are entitled to the same allowance as adults.
Infants not entitled to a seat shall only be allowed for 10 kg (22lb) and one collapsible buggy.
In case of infants turning 2 years enroute, a seat must be booked and the applicable children
fare has to be applied.
Free Baggage Allowance Piece Concept
- All compartments: 2 pieces with maximum dimensions of 158cm (62in); F+C 32kg (70lb)
each and Y/CL 23kg (50lb) each.
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Exception: for travel to/from Brazil and to/from Japan where PC applies, 2 pieces with 32kg
(70lb) each and maximum dimensions of 158cm (62in).
- Y/CL: In case of excess weight up to a total of 32kg (70lb) per piece within the allowance of
2 pieces, a flatrate per piece will be charged.
For the first or second bag exceeding 32kg (70lb) total weight or maximum dimensions and
for any additional piece normal excess baggage rates apply.
- LH HONs/SENs and Star Gold Customers: plus 1 additional piece based on the allowance
for the respective compartment as part of the free baggage allowance.
- for infants 1 checked piece up to 23 kg (50lb) and one collapsible buggy. In case of infants
turning 2 years enroute, a seat must be booked and the applicable children fare has to be
applied.
- Children and infants with booked seat have the same allowance as adults.
Free Baggage
Allowance Piece
Concept
F/CL C/CL Y/CL
to/from/via USA
to/from Canada
to/from Westafrika
to/from South
America except
Brazil
between Europe and
Mexico
Star-Round the
World
2 x 32kg
(2x70lb)
2 x 32kg
(2x70lb)
2 x 23kg
(2x50lb)
travel origin from
Brazil for travel in
both directions;
travel origin from
Japan to USA,
Canada, West Africa,
2 x 32kg
(2x70lb)
2 x 32kg
(2x70lb)
2 x 32kg
(2x70lb)
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Ethiopea and South
America
(only where PC
applicable!) for travel
in both directions
Free Baggage Allowance Status Passengers
Free Baggage
Allowance
Weight Concept plus additional Piece
Concept
F/CL 40 kg one free Golf
Equipment on
LH/LX
one free Ski
Equipment on
LH/LX
2pc at 32kg
C/CL 30 kg one free Ski
Equipment on
LH/LX
2pc at 32kg
Y/CL 20 kg one free Ski
Equipment on
LH/LX
2pc at 23kg
Infants 10kg -- 1pc at 23kg
RTW -- -- 2 pc at 32kg
HONs /SENs F/CL 60 kg on Star one free
Golf Equipment
on LH/LX, OS,
OU, JP, AP, EN,
LPJ and LHRegional
3pc at 32kg
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WC:plus 20kg on
Star, plus and 1
free Ski
Equipment
on LH/LX, plus
one
Golf on LH/LX,
OS,
OU, JP, AP, EN,
LPJ and LHRegional
C/CL 50 kg on Star one free
Golf Equipment
on LH/LX, OS,
OU, JP, AP, EN,
LPJ and LHRegional
3pc at 32kg
PC: plus 1 pc on
Star
Y/CL 40 kg on Star one free
Golf Equipment
on LH/LX, OS,
OU, JP, AP, EN,
LPJ and LHRegional
3pc at 23kg
FTL F/CL 40 kg on LH, LX, OS,
OU, JP, EN, AP,
LO, LPJ and LHRegional
one free Golf
Equipmenton
LH, LX, OS, JP,
EN, LPJ
and LH-Regional
2pc at 32kg
WC: 40kg all
classes on LH,
LX,
OS, OU, JP, EN,
C/CL 40 kg on LH, LX, OS,
OU, JP, EN, AP,
LO, LPJ and
LH-Regional
one free Golf
2pc at 32kg
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AP, LO, LPJ and
LH-Regional,
one free Ski
Equipment on
LH/LX, one free
Golf on LH, LX,
OS, OU, JP, EN,
AP, LPJ and LHRegional
Equipmenton
LH, LX, OS,
JP, EN, LPJ and
LH-Regional
PC: -- Y/CL 40 kg on LH, LX, OS,
OU, JP, EN, AP,
LO, LPJ and
LH-Regional
one free Golf
Equipment on
LH,
LX, OS, JP, EN,
LPJ and LHRegional
2pc at 23kg
Star Alliance
Gold
Card
Customers
on Star
F/CL 60 kg -- 3pc at 32kg
WC: plus 20kg, 1
free Ski
Equipment
on LH/LX
C/CL 50 kg
Golf to be incl.
FBA
-- 3pc at 32kg
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PC: plus 1 pc Y/CL 40 kg
Golf to be incl.
FBA
-- 3pc at 23kg
LX Golf Traveller
Members on LH/
LX
ALL F/CL 40kg
C/CL 30kg
Y/CL 20kg
one free Golf
Equipment on
LH/LX
2pc
Free Baggage Allowance - Unchecked Baggage
Free Carry on Items
• In addition to the checked baggage allowance, each passenger may carry without
additional charges hand baggage suitable for placement in the closed overhead rack
or under the passenger's seat with maximum dimensions specified by the carrier.
• Maximum dimensions for one piece 55x40x20cm (22x15x8 inches), maximum
weight 8kg (18lb), e.g. brief case, boardcase, travel bag, attache case. The size of
one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115 cm (45 inches)
• or one foldable garment bag (max dimensions 57x54x15cm (22x21x6 inches).
• The standards allowance per compartment is F/C-CL 2 pieces and Y/CL 1 piece of
carry on for international flights.
Exception: Lufthansa Regional Partners on all flights and in all classes only 1 piece
of carry-on is allowed.
Exceptions on LH may apply, if required by government restrictions and on fully
booked flights (domestic and continental).
Incapacitated Passengers
Incapacitated passengers may carry free of charge one wheelchair and/or other assertive
devices they are dependent on.
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Combined F-, C- or Y-Class Travel
For through journeys where the passenger travels partly on F-Class and partly on C- or YClass
service the free baggage allowance on each portion of travel shall be that applicable
to the class of service for which the fare is paid.
Interlining
In case of interlining when LH is the first transporting carrier and the free baggage allowance
is identical, the applicable LH charges shall be applied for the one-way direction of travel
per checked portion. This inclues interline sectors and as far as baggage has been checked
through according to valid through-check and accounting rules.
In case of interlining and the free baggage allowance is not identical, the applicable LH
excess baggage charges have to be charged also if only required for parts of the journey
and the LH sectors should be collected for the LH portion of the travel according to LH
allowance and regulations. For interlining on ongoing other airline sectors, excess applies
according to the transporting carrier's rules and charges.
When other airlines offer the first leg of the journey, other charges (i.e. IATA standard of
1,5% of Y-oneway) could be applied.
Exceptions for Condor flights:
The LH excess baggage regulations and charges also apply for travel on LT and DE sectors
including sporting equipment.
Exception for sporting equipment on DE:
Condor passengers may book and pay certain sports equipment and also excess baggage
in advance. Such passengers will hold a confirmation and in these cases, only the excess
for the LH sector shall be charged.
Exceptions for Customer Airlines:
For all airlines handled by LH on behalf of the Customer Airline (local check-in), excess
baggage is handled according to the contracted rules.
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If free baggage allowances of LH and OAL are the same:
When LH is the first transporting carrier, the new LH excess baggage weight rates shall
be applied throughout the trip to the final destination and baggage will be through-checked
according to the applicable through-check-in rules.
Examples:
Allowance 20kg both carriers (LH and OAL), passenger has 28kg.
• STR-FRA (LH flight) - FRA-TUN (TU flight): excess of 8kg to be collected for whole routing
STR-TUN according to LH flatrates (8kg x €10 = €80).
• DEL-FRA (LH flight) - FRA-LHR (BA flight): excess of 8kg to be collected for whole routing
DEL-LHR according to LH flatrates (8kg x €30 = €240).
If free baggage allowances of LH and OAL are not the same - but the customer's
excess is within the OAL allowance:
Combination of LH feeder flight weight concept and OAL connection piece concept or
combination of LH flight weight allowance and OAL higher weight allowance.
If the allowance on OAL sectors are higher than for LH, but the actual baggage weight is
within the OAL allowance and only exceeding on LH, the weight excess rates for the LH
sectors have to be charged and baggage will be through-checked.
Examples:
Passenger has 28kg
• FRA-LIS (LH weight concept 20kg) LIS-SAO (TP piece concept 2pc x 23kg ea, total 46kg): for
the LH-sector FRA-LIS excess of 8kg to be collected according to LH flatrates (8kg x €10 =
€80); no charge for OAL.
• HAM-FRA (LH weight concept 20kg) and FRA-KUL (MH weight concept 30kg): for the LHsector
HAM-FRA excess of 8kg to be collected according to LH flatrates (8kg x €5 = €40); no
charge for OAL.
If free baggage allowance of LH and OAL are not the same - and the customer's
excess is exceeding the OAL allowance:
Split for LH and OAL sectors; charge of the carriers sectors based on the carrier's allowance
and LH rates to be applied in both cases. Baggage will be through-checked.
In case that customer does not accept the calculation for the OAL-sector, baggage shall not
be through-checked and charge shall only be collected for LH-sector.
Examples:
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Passenger has 50kg
• FRA-LIS (LH weight concept 20kg), LIS-SAO (TP piece concept 2pc x 23kg ea, total
46kg):
for the LH-sector FRA-LIS excess of 30kg to be collected according to LH flatrates (30kg x €10 =
€300);
for the TP-sector excess of 4kg to be collected according to LH flatrates (4kg x 30€ = €120). Total
charge €420.
• HAM-FRA (LH weight concept 20kg) and FRA-KUL (MH weight concept 30kg):
for the LH-sector HAM-FRA excess of 30kg to be collected according to LH flatrates (30kg x €5 =
€150);
for the MH-secotr FRA-KUL 20kg to be collected according to LH flatrates (20kg x €30 = €600). Total
charge €750.
In case that customer does not accept the calculation for the OAL-sector, baggage shall not
be through-checked and charge shall only be collected for LH-sector.
Excess Baggage Charges
Collection
All excess baggage must be assessed and charged for prior to the boarding of the aircraft by
the passenger to the next point of stopover:
• in effect on the date of issuance of the excess baggage ticket
• in the direction of travel
• per checked portion: from the point for which the checked baggage allowance is
exceeded to the first point at which the baggage is collected (excluding any transfer
points)
• Through charges are not applicable for split ticketing.
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Rates for Weight Concept
Baggage in excess of the checked baggage allowance will be charged by LH at following
rates by kg and published under GGAIRLHPT7INFO and GGAIRLHWEIGHT:
In all cases of baggage excess, a minimum charge of EUR 30 will be collected, when
the resulting amount was lower.
Zones:
Zone 1: Within Germany; Within Italy;
Third country routes
EUR 5 per kg
Zone 2: Within Europe except CIS
(GUS)
EUR 10 per kg
Zone 3: Between Europe (Zone 2)
and CIS (GUS), Middle East
EUR 20 per kg
Zone 4: Between Europe (Zone 2)
and Asia, Africa
EUR 30 per kg
Zone 5: Between Interkont
longhaul (CIS/GUS, Middle
East,South America, Mexico,
Asia, Africa
(between countries in Zone
3/4)
EUR 40 per kg
Rates are applicable up to 100kg (220lb) excess baggage; over 100kg the rates for the
entire charge will increase to +50% .
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(Over 100kg excess baggage or oversize must be booked and confirmed per SSR BULK
procedure).
Local currency rates others than EUR shall be based on the fares conversion method and
rounded.
Country Definitions:
Zone 1: Within DE, within IT, third country routes
Zone 2: EU: AT, BA, BE, BG, CH, CS, CY, CZ, DE,
DK, DZ, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GI, GR,
HR, HU, IE, IT, LU, LT, LV, MA, MC, MD,
MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI,
SK, TN, TR, (AL, IS)
Zone 3: GUS: AM, AZ, BY, GE, KZ, RU, TM, UA, ZU,
(KG, TJ)
ME: AE, BH, EG, IL, IR, JO, LB, KW, OM,
QA, SA, SD, SY, YE
Zone 4: SATL: AR, BR, CL, (PY, UY) (SAO/BUE/
CCS=PC)
MATL: VE, (BO, CO, EC, PE, Caribbean)
AP: CN, HK, ID, IN, JP, KR, MY, PH, SG,
TH, VN,
(AF, AU, BD, BN, LK, MV, NP, NZ, PK, TW)
AF: ET, ER, GH, LY, NA, NG, ZA, ZW,
(LOS/ACC/ABV/SSG/LAD/ADD=PC)
(AO, BF, BI, BJ, BW, CD, CF, CG, CI, CM,
CV, DJ, GA, GM, GN, GQ, KE, KM,
LR, LS, MG, ML, MR, MZ, MW, MU, NE, RE,
RW, SC, SN, SL, SO, SZ, TD, TG,
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TZ, UG, ZM)
Zone 5: Between Zone 3 and zone 4 incl. MX
Charges Piece Concept
If a passenger with PC allowance checks-in baggage after a stopover is made for a route
where weight concept applies, the free baggage allowance will remain PC, but the charge
for excess baggage must be paid according to the weight concept charges.
One flatrate per piece will apply for each bag within the free baggage allowance exceeding
23kg (50lb) up to the weight of 32kg (70lb). Over 32kg or for any additional pieces normal
excess rates apply.
Normal excess charges have to be paid when exceeding the free baggage allowance.
For each occurance one charge applies, multiple occurances have to be added.
Extra Exceeding number of pieces 1 charge
Big Exceeding size over 158cm
(62in)
1 charge
Heavy Exceeding 32kg (70lb) all
classes
1 charge plus 1 flatrate
Y/CL Heavy Exceeding number of 2
pieces if extra piece is over
23kg (50lb)
1 charge
Y/CL Flatrate Within allowance of 2
pieces, but between 23-32kg
(50-70lb)
1 flatrate
Cargo Over 45kg (100lb)
Example:
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Y/CL FRA-NYC, FBA: 2pc 23kg (50lb) each
1 piece with 30kg 1 flatrate for over 23kg within the FBA of 2pc
1 piece at 18kg no charge, within the FBA of 2pc
1 piece with 200cm dimensions and 35kg, 1 charge for extra, and 1 charge for oversize
and 1 charge plus 1 flatrate for heavy
= Total: 2 flatrates plus 3 charges
From EUROPE
TO USA
Canada
Mexico
South
America
West Africa
Ethiopea
Australia
New Zealand
via US
Africa
Middle East
Asia
from
EUROPE
EUR USD EUR USD Weight
Concept
within the free
baggage
allowance of
2 pieces
heavier than
23kg up to
32kg in Y/CL
= 1 Flatrate
100 150 100 150 WC
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bigger than
158cm
= 1 charge
150 200 220 350 WC
heavier than
23kg up to
32kg in Y/CL
and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate +
1 charge
250 350 320 500 WC
heavier than
32kg
= 1 Flatrate +
1 Charge
250 350 320 500 WC
heavier than
32kg and
bigger than
158cm
= 1 Flatrate
and 2
charges
400 550 540 850 WC
more than 2
pieces
extra piece
= 1 charge
150 200 220 350 WC
extra piece
bigger than
158cm
= 2 charges
300 400 440 700 WC
extra piece
over 23kg up
to 32kg Y/CL
300 400 440 700 WC
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= 2 charges
extra piece
over 32kg
= 1 Flatrate +
2 Charges
400 550 540 850 WC
extra piece
heavier than
32kg and
bigger than
158cm
= 1 Flatrate +
3 charges
550 750 760 1200 WC
From USA/CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA
TO Europe Africa
Middle East
Asia
between third
countries
from USA,
CANADA, SOUTH
AMERICA
USD/CAD USD/CAD USD/CAD
within the free
baggage
allowance of 2
pieces
heavier than 23kg up
to 32kg (50-70lb) in
Y/CL
= 1 Flatrate
150 150 100
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bigger than 158cm
(62in)
= 1 charge
200 250 100
heavier than 23kg up
to 32kg (50-70lb) in
Y/CL and bigger than
158cm (62in)
= 1 Flatrate + 1
charge
350 400 200
heavier than 32kg
(70lb)
= 1 Flatrate + 1
Charge
350 400 200
heavier than 32kg
(70lb) and bigger
than 158cm (62in)
= 1 Flatrate and 2
charges
550 650 300
more than 2 pieces
extra piece
= 1 charge
200 250 100
extra piece bigger
than 158cm (62in)
= 2 charges
400 500 200
extra piece over 23kg
up to 32kg (50-70lb)
Y/CL
= 2 charges
400 500 200
extra piece over 32kg
(70lb)
550 650 300
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= 1 Flatrate + 2
Charges
extra piece heavier
than 32kg (70lb) and
bigger than 158cm
(62in)
= 1 Flatrate + 3
charges
750 900 400
From MEXICO
TO Europe West Africa
Ethiopea
South America
Africa
Middle East
Asia
from Mexico
USD USD Weight Concept
within the free
baggage allowance
of 2 pieces
heavier than 23kg up
to 32kg in Y/CL
= 1 Flatrate
150 150 WC
bigger than 158cm
= 1 charge
200 250 WC
heavier than 23kg up
to 32kg in Y/CL and
bigger than 158cm
350 400 WC
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= 1 Flatrate + 1
charge
heavier than 32kg
= 1 Flatrate + 1
Charge
350 400 WC
heavier than 32kg
and bigger than
158cm
= 1 Flatrate and 2
charges
550 650 WC
more than 2 pieces
extra piece
= 1 charge
200 250 WC
extra piece bigger
than 158cm
= 2 charges
400 500 WC
extra piece over 23kg
up to 32kg Y/CL
= 2 charges
400 500 WC
extra piece over 32kg
= 1 Flatrate + 2
Charges
550 650 WC
extra piece heavier
than 32kg and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate + 3
charges
750 900 WC
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From MIDDLE EAST and AFRICA (excl. West Afrika and
Ethiopea)
TO USA
Canada
South America
West Africa
Ethiopea
Australia
New Zealand
via US
between third
countries
Europe
Africa
Asia
Mexico
from MIDDLE
EAST and
AFRICA
(excl. WAF and
Ethiopea)
USD USD USD Weight Concept
within the free
baggage
allowance of 2
pieces
heavier than
23kg up to 32kg
in Y/CL
= 1 Flatrate
150 150 100 WC
bigger than
158cm
= 1 charge
250 450 100 WC
heavier than
23kg up to 32kg
in Y/CL and
400 600 200 WC
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bigger than
158cm
= 1 Flatrate + 1
charge
heavier than
32kg
= 1 Flatrate + 1
Charge
400 600 200 WC
heavier than
32kg and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate and
2 charges
650 1050 300 WC
more than 2
pieces
extra piece
= 1 charge
250 450 100 WC
extra piece
bigger than
158cm
= 2 charges
500 900 200 WC
extra piece over
23kg up to 32kg
Y/CL
= 2 charges
500 900 200 WC
extra piece over
32kg
= 1 Flatrate + 2
Charges
650 1050 300 WC
extra piece
heavier than
900 1500 400 WC
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32kg and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate + 3
charges
From WEST AFRICA and Ethiopea
TO Europe USA
Canada
South America
Middle East
Asia
Australia
New Zealand
via US
between third
countries
FROM WEST
AFRICA and
Ethiopea
(GH, NG, GQ,
CM, AO, ET)
USD USD USD USD
within the free
baggage
allowance of 2
pieces
heavier than
23kg up to 32kg
in Y/CL
= 1 Flatrate
150 150 150 100
bigger than
158cm
200 250 450 100
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= 1 charge
heavier than
23kg up to 32kg
in Y/CL and
bigger than
158cm
= 1 Flatrate + 1
charge
350 400 600 200
heavier than
32kg
= 1 Flatrate + 1
Charge
350 400 600 200
heavier than
32kg and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate and
2 charges
550 650 1050 300
more than 2
pieces
extra piece
= 1 charge
200 250 450 100
extra piece
bigger than
158cm
= 2 charges
400 500 900 200
extra piece over
23kg up to 32kg
Y/CL
= 2 charges
400 500 900 200
extra piece over
32kg
550 650 1050 300
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= 1 Flatrate + 2
Charges
extra piece
heavier than
32kg and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate + 3
charges
750 900 1500 400
From ASIA
TO USA
Canada
South America
West Africa
Ethiopea
Australia
New Zealand
via US
between third
countries
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Mexico
from ASIA
USD USD USD Weight Concept
within the free
baggage
allowance of 2
pieces
heavier than
23kg up to 32kg
in Y/CL
= 1 Flatrate
150 150 100 WC
bigger than
158cm
250 450 100 WC
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= 1 charge
heavier than
23kg up to 32kg
in Y/CL and
bigger than
158cm
= 1 Flatrate + 1
charge
400 600 200 WC
heavier than
32kg
= 1 Flatrate + 1
Charge
400 600 200 WC
heavier than
32kg and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate and
2 charges
650 1050 300 WC
more than 2
pieces
extra piece
= 1 charge
250 450 100 WC
extra piece
bigger than 158
cm
= 2 charges
500 900 200 WC
extra piece over
23kg up to 32kg
Y/CL
= 2 charges
500 900 200 WC
extra piece over
32kg
650 1050 300 WC
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= 1 Flatrate + 2
Charges
extra piece
heavier than
32kg and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate + 3
charges
900 1500 400 WC
From AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND
TO Europe
via US
Africa
Middle East
via US
via Asia
from AUSTRALIA
and NEW ZEALAND
USD USD Weight Concept
within the free
baggage
allowance of 2 pieces
heavier than 23kg up
to 32kg in Y/CL
= 1 Flatrate
150 150 WC
bigger than 158cm
= 1 charge
350 450 WC
heavier than 23kg up
to 32kg in Y/CL and
bigger than 158cm
500 600 WC
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= 1 Flatrate + 1
charge
heavier than 32kg
= 1 Flatrate + 1
Charge
500 600 WC
heavier than 32kg
and bigger than
158cm
= 1 Flatrate and 2
charges
850 1050 WC
more than 2 pieces
extra piece
= 1 charge
350 450 WC
extra piece bigger
than 158 cm
= 2 charges
700 900 WC
extra piece over 23kg
up to 32kg Y/CL
= 2 charges
700 900 WC
extra piece over 32kg
= 1 Flatrate + 2
Charges
850 1050 WC
extra piece heavier
than 32kg and bigger
than 158cm
= 1 Flatrate + 3
charges
1200 1500 WC
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Special Baggage Charges
Special Baggage Regulations are applicable on LH only, except Ski and Golf on LH/LX.
For interlining and through-check-in on routings where other carriers are involved, please
check the rates and conditions applicable on the sectors of the transporting carrier.
Confirmed SSR-reservation is mandatory.
Sporting equipment shall not contain normal luggage items, otherwise it will be treated as
regular excess baggage and charged with the flatrates per kg or piece.
Sporting Equipment
All sporting equipment will be measured by 3 categories depending on weight and size:
Small, Medium, Large. All pieces not mentioned in the enclosed list will be charged
depending on the weight and/or size according to the matching category.
Specified items will always be charged to the respective category, even if bigger or heavier
(i.e. golf is always category small).
Local currencies to be converted as per fare conversion method.
Sporting Equipment - Weight Concept
Sporting Equipment
WC
excl. FBA
Within Europe
within third
countries
Europe-Interkont Interkont-Interkont
via Europe
SMALL EUR 35
USD/CAD 50
EUR 70
USD/CAD 100
USD/CAD 150
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up to 15kg and/or
1,40m
(up to 33lb and/or
55in)
plus Golf, Ski,
Waterski
MEDIUM
15-32kg and/or
1,41-2m
(34-70lb and/or
56-79in)
plus Bikes, Tandem,
Scuba with tank,
Vaulting Poles, Surf
EUR 70
USD/CAD 100
EUR 150
USD/CAD 200
USD/CAD 250
LARGE
over 32kg up to max
50kg
and/or 2m up to max
2,77m
(over 70lb up to max
110lb
and/or 80in up to
max109in)
plus Windsurf, Kanu,
Kayak
EUR 150
USD/CAD 200
EUR 300
USD/CAD 400
USD/CAD 500
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Sporting Equipment WC - Status Passengers
One set of ski equipment is permitted free of charge on LH/LX;
additional ski and other sporting equipment will not be including free baggage allowance and
always charged with the applicable fee.
Additional allowances for Status passengers:
for F/CL and Swiss Golf Traveller one free Golf equipment permitted on LH/LX;
for HON, SEN: one free Golf equipment permitted on LH/LX/
OS,OU,JP, AP, EN, LPJ and LH-Regional;
for FTL one free Golf equipment permitted on LH,
LX, OS, JP, EN, LPJ and LH-Regional.
Star Alliance Gold Customers: no additional Golf; Golf F/CL is included in
the FBA,
Golf C+Y/CL may be part of the allowance
and only to be charged when exceeding the
permitted weight.
On LX operating flights free golfing equipment only up to max 15kg
Sporting Equipment - Piece Concept
Items in category „small" incl. Golf, Ski, Waterski are including FBA and are only
charged when exceeding the permitted number of
pieces or max weight per piece. All other items are excl. FBA and to be charged .
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Sporting Equipment
PC
within third
countries
Europe-Interkont Interkont-Interkont
via Europe
SMALL (incl. FBA)
up to 15kg and/or
1,40m
(up to 33lb and/or
55in)
plus Golf, Ski,
Waterski
EUR 35
USD/CAD 50
EUR 70
USD/CAD 100
USD/CAD 150
MEDIUM (excl. FBA)
15-32kg and/or
1,41-2m
(34-70lb and/or
56-79in)
plus Bikes, Tandem,
Scuba with tank,
Vaulting Poles, Surf
EUR 70
USD/CAD 100
EUR 150
USD/CAD 200
USD/CAD 250
LARGE (excl. FBA)
over 32kg up to max
50kg
and/or 2m up to max
2,77m
EUR 150
USD/CAD 200
EUR 300
USD/CAD 400
USD/CAD 500
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(over 70lb up to max
110lb
and/or 80in up to
max109in)
plus Windsurf, Kanu,
Kayak
Definitions Sporting Equipment
Snow/Water Ski Equipment
One pair of skis, one pair of ski poles, boots, one snow board, one pair of standard water
skis or one slalom water ski.
Golfing Equipment
One golf bag including golf clubs, balls and one pair of golf shoes.
Surfboards
Surfboards bigger than 200 cm shall be handled like a windsurfer.
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Windsurfer and Hangglider
The maximum weight for windsurfers is 50kg (109lb). If the maximum weight is exceeded,
the windsurfer has to be sent as cargo.
Scuba Equipment
Please note that tank has to be empty.
Fishing Equipment
One tackle box, haversack or Fishers basket plus one rod, bag or box.
Arms & Weapons
Sporting and hunting weapons have to be declared and will be charged, when packed in a
special luggage for weapons.
Small weapons which are packed in the regular luggage and remain within the free baggage
allowance will not be charged.
Please check the requirements for dangerous goods transportation.
Exception: Due to local security procedures, a handling fee for weapons will always be
charged locally at departures in
- JNB AND CPT: 50 EUR
- ITALY: 60 EUR
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AVIH
AVIH is not included in the free baggage allowance.
The animal shall be carried in a container which meets the specification of the "IATA live
animals regulations". Suitable containers may be purchased from LH cargo offices.
Crate dimensions weight
Crate size weight
no. 1 60 x 45 x 40 cm (24 x 18 x
16 inches)
4 kg (9lb)
no. 2 80 x 55 x 55 cm (31 x 22 x
22 inches)
6 kg (13lb)
no. 3 100 x 65 x 70 cm (40 x 26 x
27 inches)
13 kg (28lb)
no. 4 125 x 75 x 85 cm (49 x 29 x
33 inches)
22 kg (48lb)
Following rates apply on top of the crate-price for pets:
WC: Normal excess baggage rates apply for all 4 crate sizes incl. the animal.
PC: for crate 1 and 2: 1 single charge applies;
for crate 3 and 4: 2 single charges apply.
PETC
Accompanied pets and container shall not be included in the free baggage allowance and
normal excess baggage rates apply.
The maximum weight for one PETC container including a pet is 8kg (18lb); the maximum
dimensions are 115cm (45inches).
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Per person maximum 1 petbox is permitted.
On German domestic flights one PETC may be transported free of charge.
One dog for blind or deaf passenger or comparable service dog is free.
Unchecked Baggage using Additional Seat(s)
Upon request and advance arrangement, a passenger will be permitted the exclusive use of
two adjacent seats subject to bookong
class and seat availability.
The maximum weight is 80 kg (175lb) per seat.
Reservation procedures CBBG for cabin baggage using an additional seat or EXST
extended seat are strictly mandatory.
The additional seat must be requested at time of reservation of the passenger.
The application of children's or other rebated fares (such as infant, agent or spouse) is not
allowed.
No taxes or fees will be collected for the additional seat. Taxes, fees and charges, where
applicable, will be collected for each individual passenger
The free baggage allowance for such passenger will be twice the normal allowance.
Firearms and Ammunition
Are included in the free baggage allowance; the charge only applies when packed in extra
piece of luggage.
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General Baggage Conditions
Free Baggage Allowance
A passenger may carry some baggage free of charge, subject to our conditions and
limitations which are mentioned in the ticket and according to the terms of Lufthansa.
The weight of each piece of baggage may not exceed 45 kg (100lb) and in total 100 kg
(219lb) per passenger and per flight.
Excess Baggage
In case of baggage in excess of the free allowance a passenger has to pay the charges as
published by Lufthansa and a pre-reservation is mandatory.
Checked Baggage
Upon delivery of baggage to be checked Lufthansa shall take custody thereof. LH will
there upon make an appropriate entry indicating the number of pieces and the weight of
the checked baggage on the ticket to constitute the issue of the baggage check. Baggage
(identification) tags that may be issued by us in addition to the baggage check. They are for
identification purposes only.
- Checked baggage must bear the passenger's name or other personal identification affixed
to it.
- Checked baggage will be carried on the same aircraft as the passenger, unless LH and/
or a subsequent carrier decide for safety, security or operational reasons to carry it on an
alternative flight. If checked baggage is carried on a subsequent flight, it will be delivered to
the passenger's specified address, unless applicable law requires any customs clearance.
Unchecked Baggage
In addition to the checked baggage allowance, each passenger may carry, without additional
charges, hand baggage suitable for placement in the closed overhead rack or under the
passenger's seat. If baggage cannot be stored by this means or is of excessive weight or
is considered unsafe for any reason, it must be checked as checked baggage in the cargo
compartment.
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All Star Alliance members have agreed to use the minimum requirement of 2/2/1 pieces of
carry-on for international flights in the respective compartment.
Exception: on all flights and in all classes of Lufthansa Regional Partners only 1 piece of
carry-on item is allowed.
Exceptions on LH may apply if required by government restrictions and on fully booked
flights (domestic and continental).
LH acceptance:
- 2 pieces of cabin baggage in F/class and C/class
- 1 piece of cabin baggage in M/class, also for SEN, FTL or other Status Customers
- Maximum dimensions for one piece 55x40x20cm (22x15x8in), max weight 8 kg (18lb), e.g.
brief case, boardcase, travel bag, attaché case.
- or one foldable garment bag (max dimensions 57x54x15cm / 22x21x6in).
In addition:
- 1 small ladies hand bag or wrist bag or small shoulder strap bag
- 1 overcoat or wrap or blanket
- 1 umbrella or walking stick
- 1 small camera
- 1 pair of binoculars
- a reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight
- 1 infant`s carrying basket and baby food for consumption during the flight
- 1 fully collapsable baby pushchair or stroller (will be carried free of charge even if it is
carried in the cargo compartment due to stowage problems)
- for a handicapped passenger, if needed during the journey:
(will be carried free of charge even if it is carried in the cargo compartment)
- 1 wheelchair (only in the cargo compartment)
- 1 pair of crutches or braces
- 1 small dialysis equip. For self-use of the passenger (only in cargo comp)
- 1 other orthopaedic device
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Items not to be included in unchecked baggage:
1. Guns, firemarms and weapons: \\Any objects capable, or appearing capable of
discharging a projectile or causing injury. For example:
- all firearms and their components
- imitations of firearms and toy guns
- air pistols, rifles
- signal flare pistols
- starter pistols
- cross bows
- harpoons and spear guns
- lighters shaped like a firearm
2. Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects:
Pointed or bladed articles capable of causing injury. For example:
- axes and hatchets
- ice picks
- ice skates
- lockable or flick knives
- machetes
- open razors and blades (excluding safety or disposable razors with blades
enclosed in cartridge9
- sabres, swords
- scissors with blades more than 6 cm in length
- ski and walking/hiking poles
- tradesman´s tools such as box cutters, saws, screwdrivers
3. Blunt instruments: \\Any blunt instrument capable of causing injury. For example:
- baseball and softball bats
- golf clubs
- hockey sticks
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- skateboards
- fishing rods
- martial arts equipment, such as knuckle dusters, clubs, coshes.
Items not to be included in checked baggage:
- money, jewellery, precious metals, computers (Laptops, PCs), personal electronic devices,
negotiable papers,
securities or other valuables, business documents, passports and other identification
documents or samples.
- if despite being prohibited, any items referred to the above are included in a passenger's
baggage, LH shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of such items.
Electronic Devices:
To avoid interference with aircraft electronic navigation and communication, equipment
operation abroad the aircraft, the use of portable radio receivers,
transmitters and television receivers in possession of the passenger is prohibited. Also
prohibited is the use of mobile phones, walkie-talkies, lap tops
with a printer or cordless mouse, and remote-controlled toys.
The use of portable tape / wire recorders, hearing aids, dictaphones and heart pacemakers
is permitted.
Right to Refuse Carriage
LH may refuse to carry as baggage
- any item reasonably considered to be prohibited or unsuitable for carriage because of its
size, shape, weight, content, character,
for safety or operational reasons or the comfort of other passengers or which are fragile
or perishable having regard to, among other things, the type of aircraft being used.
Information about unacceptable items is
available from us or our authorised agents upon request.
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- items of which the carriage is prohibited by the applicable laws, regulations or orders of any
state to be flown from or to.
- LH may refuse the acceptance of baggage for carriage unless it is in reasonable conditions
properly and securely packed in suitable containers.
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods are articles and substances which may be a risk to health, safety and/or
property when transported by air.
Dangerous Goods may be divided in two categories:
- Dangerous goods that may not be carried as cabin or checked baggage
- Dangerous goods that may be carried under certain conditions
Items that may not be carried as Cabin or checked Baggage
Not to be included in the baggage:
items which are likely to endanger the aircraft or persons or property on board the aircraft,
such as those specified in the ICAO or IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations which are
available from us on request.
Especially the following items cannot be accepted:
- briefcases and security type attaché cases with installed alarm devises; or incorporative
lithium batteries and or pyrotechnic material
- explosive munitions, fireworks and flares
- gases, such as camping gas and aerosols
- flammable liquids, such as lighter fuels, paints and thinners
- flammable solids, such as matches and articles which are easily ignited, substances liable
to spontaneous combustion, substances which on contact with water emit flammable gases
- oxidizing substances
- poisonous (toxic) and infectious substances
- radioactive materials
- corrosives (thermometers; acids; alkalis and wet cell batteries)
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- magnetized materials and miscellaneous dangerous goods as listed in the "IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations"
- Wet cell or spillable batteries, also not acceptable for interlining as checked baggage. Dry
cell or non spillable batteries can be interlined on all Star Partners except AC, NZ.
Items that may be carried under certain Conditions
- medicinal or toilet articles (not more than 2 kg / 5lb))
- alcoholic beverage, perfumes (not more than 5 litres)
- radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices, including those powered by lithium
batteries, implanted into a person,
or radio-pharmaceuticals contained within the body of a person as the result of medical
treatment
- personal smoking materials
Allowed with the approval of the carrier only
- ammunition (5 kg / 11lb per person), only as checked baggage and if for sporting purposes.
- avalanche rescue backpack: only one per passenger
- batteries, non-spillable: only as checked baggage
- barometer or thermometer, containing mercury: only as cabin baggage if securely packed
and leak-proofed
- camping stoves: only as checked baggage, if completely drained of any liquid and fuel
- carbon dioxide cylinder (two), fitted into a self-inflating life jacket, plus two spare cartridges
- dry ice (not more than 2,5 kg / 5,5lb)
- heat producing articles, e.g. diving lamps, underwater torches: if switched off and batteriy is
removed
- refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), if fully absorbed
- small gaseous oxygen cylinders (2 litres volume per cylinder), or air cylinders for medical
use. Exception: to/from/via USA forbidden.
Arms and ammunition
Firearms and ammunition for hunting and sporting purposes may only be accepted as
checked baggage. Firearms must be unloaded and suitably packed.
Carriage of ammunition is subject to ICAO and IATA regulations.
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This shall not apply to police officers who, in performance of their official duties, are required
to carry arms. During the flight they shall hand over their arms to the pilot in command.
Firearms and ammunition other than for hunting and sporting purposes are prohibited from
carriage as baggage.
Pets and Seeing-Eye/Hearing and other Service Dogs
- For live animals (PETC) special arrangements with carrier and transportation in a container
are required. Excess baggage rates are charged,
whereby the total weight of the animal and container is counted and any unused
part of the passenger‘s own free allowance may not be taken into consideration.
- Transportation of PETC (dogs or cats) in the passenger cabin is permitted by LH
provided the container can fit under the passenger seat, the total weight of the
animal and container do not exceed 8 kg (18lb).
- All other kinds of animals must be carried as AVIH or cargo in accordance with
the IATA Live Animals Regulations. For details please ask the respective carrier.
- Seeing eye dogs accompanying blind passengers, dogs trained to assist deaf
passengers or comparable service dogs are carried free of charge and may be
accepted in the cabin,
prior to arrangements made with the carrier.
- Carriage of dogs, cats and other pets is subject to Carrier's approval. It is contingent on the
fact that the animals are properly crated and accompanied
by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by
countries of entry or transit. Lufthansa reserves the right to
determine the manner of carriage and to limit the number of animals which may be carried
on a flight.
- "Seeing-Eye" and service dogs, together with containers and food will be carried free of
charge in addition to the normal free baggage allowance.
The passenger's dependence upon a hearing and other service dog must be evidenced by a
medical certificate.
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- Acceptance for carriage of pets or "Seeing-Eye" dogs or other service dogs is subject to
the conditions that passenger assumes full responsibility for such
pet where carriage is not subject to the liability rules of the Convention.
- LH will have no liability in respect of any such animal not having all the necessary
documents for entry into or passage through any country unless such damage
has been caused by carrier's gross negligence or wilful misconduct. The passenger is liable
for all damages which a pet might cause to others.
Thanks indeed. Very straightforward rules, the concept is simple in an almost surreal way - any doubts about just about anything are removed in a matter of seconds!!!
I especially like the smileys - anyone say the Wolf-gang has no humour?
So if one got op-uped:
"For passengers travelling in F and C-compartment: 2 pieces with 32 kg (70lb) each" ... could one ask for the excess back one was charged for overweight in the coach cabin? As only the cabin traveled obviously does count.
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Cool. I suspect these rules could be more complicated, but I'll be damned if I know how.
An American flew from Asia to the US via FRA, and was asked by the gate agent to check his bag. He protested for a while, saying the bag was carry-on item on all his flights, including his incoming LH flight, but to no avail. In frustration, he muttered under his breath: "typically German". The gate agent didn't hesitate and replied: "Zis is not typically German. Zeese are ze RULES!".
Shuly
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Originally Posted by shuly
Cool. I suspect these rules could be more complicated, but I'll be damned if I know how.
An American flew from Asia to the US via FRA, and was asked by the gate agent to check his bag. He protested for a while, saying the bag was carry-on item on all his flights, including his incoming LH flight, but to no avail. In frustration, he muttered under his breath: "typically German". The gate agent didn't hesitate and replied: "Zis is not typically German. Zeese are ze RULES!".
Shuly
Zis is not fünny !
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The rules got updated this week with eff 01APR08 (very apt ) I didn't find any major change. If someone needs the original pdf, PM me. pdf to FT vbb code conversion is not my forte.
Question: I am flying from LHR tomorrow in Y (award) on OS to VIE. Am FTL and *A if it matters.
I have about 40kg checked luggage on 2 pieces.
Am not too sure about the 1 + 1 hand baggage at airport. I carryon plus computer? Cos my computer knapsack alone is rather heavy.
Will try to offload one piece of bag in London at friends' place tonight...
I know LH check-in at LHR are dreadful when it comes to customer service!
OS has its own check in staff and is not using LH! as a FTL you can check in 40kg anyway, no matter how many pieces you have. more info can be found here.
The rules were updated again and are eff 01 SEP 08. This time I used the code vbb function for better readability. Let me know if you need the original pdf by email.
Question: I am flying from LHR tomorrow in Y (award) on OS to VIE. Am FTL and *A if it matters.
I have about 40kg checked luggage on 2 pieces.
Am not too sure about the 1 + 1 hand baggage at airport. I carryon plus computer? Cos my computer knapsack alone is rather heavy.
Will try to offload one piece of bag in London at friends' place tonight...
I know LH check-in at LHR are dreadful when it comes to customer service!
Make sure you weigh your carry-on before leaving home!
I flew DTW-FRA in C the other day, and they asked me to weigh my carry-on bag. Of course it was overweight and I was forced to check it.
This was the first time I had been asked to weigh a carryon. Has anyone else been through this, or is it a new thing for LH, or just crabby service at the always awful DTW?
This was the first time I had been asked to weigh a carryon. Has anyone else been through this, or is it a new thing for LH, or just crabby service at the always awful DTW?
In MAA they even stand with a handheld device at the lines to security to check the weight what you are trying to carry onboard. If you see what some travellers carry on board you will be grateful for these checks.
Remember that the latch that closes the overhead bin can only take so many KGs of load when you are in turbulence and then the precious overweight luggage you managed to get onboard falls on the head of whoever is sitting in the aisle.
DTW and crabby service? I fly a lot out of DTW on LH and think they are a pretty good station. YMMV, I guess.
Last edited by oliver2002; Aug 26, 08 at 1:17 pm.
Reason: removed an offensive wording
The complete LH baggage regulations
- anyone say the Wolf-gang has no humour?
