Traveling with hand luggage included in the cheapest fare is no longer guaranteed on Lufthansa, with changes that bring traditional models closer to practices associated with low cost. The change focuses on the most basic fare, which now limits what the passenger can take on board. According to the website, the rate Economy Basicconsidered the most economical option, only allows the transport of one personal item, with hand luggage subject to additional payment.
This change directly affects those who opt for the lowest price, reducing the services included in the initial ticket. The logic follows a more detailed segmentation of available tariffs. According to the same source, this option is intended for passengers with defined travel plans, as tickets cannot be changed or refunded.
The inclusion of hand luggage is no longer part of the base package, but an additional service that can be purchased before the trip. The website writes that passengers can “add in advance, for a fee, one piece of hand luggage”, as well as reserve a seat, subject to availability.
The tariff structure has several levels, with differences in the services included and the conditions for changes. The most economical option now appears more limited. Rates like Economy Light They already include hand luggage, although they maintain restrictions on the level of refunds and changes.
Flexibility depends on the amount paid
As the fare price increases, more associated benefits emerge, including greater flexibility in travel management. Options like Economy Flex allow changes and refunds, although subject to specific conditions. Between the most basic and most complete options, there are intermediate rates that seek to balance price and included services. THE Economy Comfort presents a broader set of facilities, maintaining the possibility of changes upon payment of fees.
In addition to segmenting by services, the company introduced tariffs associated with environmental objectives, integrated into different classes. According to Lufthansa, fares with designated Green include contributions to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, through the use of sustainable fuels and compensation mechanisms.
Business maintains different conditions
In higher classes, conditions remain more comprehensive, with additional services included in the base price. In Business Class Advantages remain available, such as access to lounges, more free baggage and more space on board.
The increasing differentiation between fares reflects a broader trend in the aviation sector, with services increasingly unbundled. This organization allows passengers to choose only the services they wish to use, adjusting the final cost of the trip to each customer’s profile.
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