As a general rule, LH will not allow you to change flights unless a.) it is explicitly in their best interest for operational reasons or b.) you have paid extra for a flexible ticket.
LH sells rather a lot of expensive, flexible tickets to business travellers and they see it as a revenue protection measure to make sure that everyone who did not pay for flexibility does not get any. If you could always jump on an earlier flight for free or at little additional cost, why would you bother buying a flexible ticket?
Originally Posted by
TrueBlueFlyer
Also, is Lufthansa the same as Air France/KLM when it comes to seat assignment for cheap economy flights... they're assigned at the airport? Or can I request a window seat in advance?
thanks,
--Russ
Originally Posted by
NewbieRunner
If you are flying longhaul you can have your seat assigned (other than exit rows and some priority seats) in advance including a window seat.
If you're on an intra-European flight, seat assignment is not possible in advance unless you hold Lufthansa Senator or HON Circle status.
However, LH offers online check-in as an alternative to choosing from whatever seats are left when you get to the airport. It opens 23 hours prior to the departure of your flight.