'Baggage Excellence' Campaign: carry on rules check/enforcement [feedback]
Aug 3, 2020, 6:20 pm
#676
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Sacramento
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The posted signs during check-in and boarding in FRA are ominous, so I weighed mine. You may need to note the airport and route so others can be more precise in responding.
Aug 5, 2020, 7:40 pm
#679
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Aug 6, 2020, 2:20 am
#680
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Aug 6, 2020, 11:33 am
#681
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Cannot agree. As posted above, I have been hassled several times (as recently as last year) by the fraulein at the gate just before or after I go thru the automated boarding pass scanner. In some ways business class is worse as you are the first through and easy to spot (can't hide in the crowd while agents are busy with others). It is crazy that LH is still enforcing this rule with the current loads but I guess it give the staff something to do and a feeling of power.
That said I never have a problem at outstations like SFO, DEN, SVO, etc. - only at FRA.
That said I never have a problem at outstations like SFO, DEN, SVO, etc. - only at FRA.
Mar 20, 2022, 9:22 am
#682
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 211
Lufthansa - Baggage/Carry-ons
We'll be flying with Lufthansa Business Class in June (from LAX-FRA-MUC-ATH). How strict are they with the carry-on luggage? From what I understand, they allow two carryons however it is not allowed in the USA. I am thinking of bringing 22 inches luggage and backpack. Would that be an issue?
Last edited by KDHawaii; Mar 20, 2022 at 12:50 pm Reason: Corrected title
Mar 20, 2022, 9:43 am
#683
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: USA, France
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The official hand baggage rules for Lufthansa are as follows:
As carry-on baggage, you can take one item of baggage with you, such as a trolley case, a compact, foldable baby buggy or a foldable garment bag, or two items in Business or First Class.
Dimensions for carry-on baggage: max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Dimensions for foldable garment bags: max. 57 x 54 x 15 cm
Maximum weight of each bag: 8 kg.
As carry-on baggage, you can take one item of baggage with you, such as a trolley case, a compact, foldable baby buggy or a foldable garment bag, or two items in Business or First Class.
Dimensions for carry-on baggage: max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Dimensions for foldable garment bags: max. 57 x 54 x 15 cm
Maximum weight of each bag: 8 kg.
Mar 20, 2022, 11:22 am
#685
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 211
The official hand baggage rules for Lufthansa are as follows:
As carry-on baggage, you can take one item of baggage with you, such as a trolley case, a compact, foldable baby buggy or a foldable garment bag, or two items in Business or First Class.
Dimensions for carry-on baggage: max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Dimensions for foldable garment bags: max. 57 x 54 x 15 cm
Maximum weight of each bag: 8 kg.
As carry-on baggage, you can take one item of baggage with you, such as a trolley case, a compact, foldable baby buggy or a foldable garment bag, or two items in Business or First Class.
Dimensions for carry-on baggage: max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Dimensions for foldable garment bags: max. 57 x 54 x 15 cm
Maximum weight of each bag: 8 kg.
On certain flights with Lufthansa Regional or where country-specific variations apply (flights from Italy, India and the USA), First and Business Class passengers must check in their second piece of carry-on baggage.
May 19, 2022, 5:13 pm
#686
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: MSY
Programs: DL, AA, UA
Posts: 560
Flying MSY-IAH-FRA-NCE in J with US-compliant carry-on luggage only (Travelpro 20" spinner, about 30lbs). Single record ticket purchased from UA, originally all UA metal, but now re-booked on LH for IAH-FRA-NCE due to a cancellation. I presume we'll have no problem as far as FRA, not sure about the last leg. Will LH let us carry our bags for FRA-NCE, or will we have to check them? If we have to check them, is a 3.5 hour lay-over enough time to take care of it?
(x-posted from UA forum)
(x-posted from UA forum)
May 20, 2022, 12:22 am
#687
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
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The official weight limit is 8KG, but agents eyeball and let you thru if the bag is decently sized. Worst case they will take it away from you at the gate of the NCE flight and check it there, no need to go to a checkin desk.
May 21, 2022, 4:45 am
#689
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May 21, 2022, 10:39 am
#690
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: BCN, LH SEN***, FB Silver, HH Gold, Marriott Gold
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Moral of the story: if checkin is managed by another alliance partner, make sure to do OLCI and skip the checkin counters.