Economy Light Fare on longhaul routes
Mar 24, 2019, 5:50 am
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There’s a whole thread about the “Economy Light” fare in this forum.
New "Light" Flight Class means ZERO bags for star alliance gold members
It’s ok for a weekend getaway and although as a SEN (LH *G) I cannot select a seat free of charge I am usually assigned an exit row window seat which I manage to change during OLCI.
New "Light" Flight Class means ZERO bags for star alliance gold members
It’s ok for a weekend getaway and although as a SEN (LH *G) I cannot select a seat free of charge I am usually assigned an exit row window seat which I manage to change during OLCI.
Mar 24, 2019, 7:23 am
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Also note that for Light tickets on long haul LH gives *G a checked baggage allowance for free as a gesture of goodwill.
https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/economy-light-fare
https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/economy-light-fare
Mar 24, 2019, 6:03 pm
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Economy Light
Snacks & beverages
1 piece of carry-on baggage
Rebooking not possiblehttps://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/carry-on-baggage
And scroll down to "Additional items of baggage that can be taken into the cabin free of charge"
Quote "Another small item of baggage (max. x=30 cm y=40 cm z=10 cm, e.g. handbag, laptop bag)."
I.e. exactly the same as what I posted above.
Mar 24, 2019, 9:12 pm
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Mar 25, 2019, 7:20 pm
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I get that you might not fly LH Group airlines as often as others here but instead of continuing to post incorrect information, please link correctly:
https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/carry-on-baggage
And scroll down to "Additional items of baggage that can be taken into the cabin free of charge"
Quote "Another small item of baggage (max. x=30 cm y=40 cm z=10 cm, e.g. handbag, laptop bag)."
I.e. exactly the same as what I posted above.
https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/carry-on-baggage
And scroll down to "Additional items of baggage that can be taken into the cabin free of charge"
Quote "Another small item of baggage (max. x=30 cm y=40 cm z=10 cm, e.g. handbag, laptop bag)."
I.e. exactly the same as what I posted above.
By the way, I pasted the infographic directly from LH. If it is incorrect, feel free to take it up with the airline.
Whole tray of hot food one-way (lunch) and full breakfast on the way back. Nothing to speak of on the quality
Mar 25, 2019, 8:51 pm
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Mar 26, 2019, 6:33 am
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Mar 26, 2019, 9:17 am
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Oct 25, 2019, 2:17 am
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The longhaul light has now been expanded to other longhaul destinations:
Lufthansa Group now also offers Economy Light Fare on routes to Africa, Asia,
Middle East and South America
The "Economy Light Fare" is successively available for further intercontinental routes operated by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS from 30 October 2019 (in Germany, Austria and Switzerland from 6 November). The fare has been available for North America since summer 2018 and is the cheapest choice for price-conscious passengers who want to travel with hand luggage only and do not require ticket flexibility. If required, passengers can individually book a piece of luggage for a fee. Meals and beverages on board remain free of charge for passengers.
The new tariff can be booked exclusively via austrian.com, lh.com and swiss.com as well as with our sales partners, for whom the fares are available via the direct interface (Direct NDC API).
Middle East and South America
The "Economy Light Fare" is successively available for further intercontinental routes operated by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS from 30 October 2019 (in Germany, Austria and Switzerland from 6 November). The fare has been available for North America since summer 2018 and is the cheapest choice for price-conscious passengers who want to travel with hand luggage only and do not require ticket flexibility. If required, passengers can individually book a piece of luggage for a fee. Meals and beverages on board remain free of charge for passengers.
The new tariff can be booked exclusively via austrian.com, lh.com and swiss.com as well as with our sales partners, for whom the fares are available via the direct interface (Direct NDC API).
Oct 30, 2019, 9:23 am
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Light Fare between US and EU
Any star alliance gold members have purchased light fare between EU and US and are able to check in one piece of luggage free? I searched on website of Lufthansa and it is said for the time being as a gesture of goodwill, one piece of luggage can be checked in for free...
Anbody has real experiences in this? Thanks!
Anbody has real experiences in this? Thanks!
Oct 30, 2019, 5:16 pm
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I can verify that Eco Light passengers who hold *G, SEN or HON status would have one piece of 23kgs ( 50 lbs ) checked baggage allowance.
In your case, as 8mh mentioned, your long-haul leg should be on LH metal. For codeshares, I know that United has 1 x 23kgs bag allowance for *G traveling on Basic Economy; however I have no idea about Air Canada codeshares.
In your case, as 8mh mentioned, your long-haul leg should be on LH metal. For codeshares, I know that United has 1 x 23kgs bag allowance for *G traveling on Basic Economy; however I have no idea about Air Canada codeshares.