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That's absolutely not "the same". I fly a lot on United, US and Continental. One bag + one personal item = 2. Lufthansa says even on their boarding passes "ONE CARRY ON ONLY". That, and the fact that both the weight and size limitations are less than what is accepted on all major US carriers, makes LH inadequate for my travel needs. Anyone traveling with more than a few valuable items will have a problem with them, because LH's allowance is below internationally accepted standards and incompatible with the US air transportation system. E.g. if you buy a transatlantic ticket that involves a LH flight, you CAN NOT have your "1 carry-on and 1 personal item", so it doesn't matter that all other airlines on your itinerary will allow it, you can't take it with you because LH won't.
LH luggage guide says:
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Additional items which are allowed in the cabin
In addition to your hand baggage and technical appliances you may take the following items into the cabin:
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* A handbag, wrist bag or small bag (or small laptop bag) and their content
* A coat, shawl or blanket
* A small camera or a pair of binoculars
* An appropriate amount of reading material for the journey
* A infant carrier and baby food for the flight
* Crutches or other orthopedic aids you are depending on"
So you can get up to two regular sized items per class of service (business or first) and a personal item like a laptop bag.