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Free baggage allowance

Free baggage allowance on all other international routes and within Germany
Free baggage allowance on long-haul flights
Additional free baggage allowance for Miles & More members
Especially large and heavy pieces of baggage
Local restrictions on baggage weight
Free baggage allowance for children
Transportation of pushchairs, wheelchairs or walking aids

The price of the ticket includes the transportation of a certain amount of baggage in the cargo hold of the aircraft. This allowance differs depending on the booking class and the destination.

Free baggage allowance on all other international routes and within Germany

On all flight routes (international and within Germany) not shown in the following list, your free baggage allowance is determined according to the so-called 'Weight Concept'. With this concept it is the total weight of your baggage that matters, rather than the number of bags.

The allowances are:

First Class: 40 kg (88lb) - plus 1 ski bag and plus 1 golf bag
on flights operated by Lufthansa and Swiss International Airlines
Business Class: 30 kg (66lb) - plus 1 ski bag on flights operated by Lufthansa and Swiss International Airlines
Economy Class: 20 kg (44lb) - plus 1 ski bag on flights operated by Lufthansa and Swiss International Airlines

Free baggage allowance on long-haul flights

For numerous long-haul flights the Piece Concept applies. This means that every adult passenger may check in up to two pieces of baggage in addition to his carry-on baggage free of charge. Please check the chart below for the allowed weights per piece.

	First	Business	Economy
From and to Canada, from, to and via the USA	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 23 kg each
From South America to any destination worldwide, with the exception of Brazil (journey begins in South America for outbound and return flight)	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 23 kg each
Between Europe and Mexico	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 23 kg each
From West Africa (Journey begins in West Africa for outbound and return flight)	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 23 kg each
From Brazil to destinations worldwide (journey starts in Brazil for outbound and return flight)	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each
Between Japan and the USA/Canada	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each
From West Africa to Japan (journey starts in West Africa for outbound and return flight)	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each
With a Star Alliance Round the World Ticket	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 32 kg each	2 pieces, 23 kg each

Additional free baggage allowance for Miles & More members

As HON Circle Member, Senator or Frequent Traveller you receive additional free baggage allowance depending on your status and the destination:

Your Status	Your advantage
HON Circle Member	Weight Concept: plus 20 kg on flights operated by Star Alliance partners; a free ski bag on flights operated by Lufthansa and Swiss and a free golf bag on flights operated by Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Adria Airways , Air One, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Private Jet and Lufthansa Regional. Piece Concept: an extra bag on flights operated by Star Alliance partners with the maximum weight dependent on the class of travel.
Senator	Weight Concept: plus 20 kg on flights operated by Star Alliance partners; a free ski bag on flights operated by Lufthansa and Swiss and a free golf bag on flights operated by Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Adria Airways , Air One, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Private Jet and Lufthansa Regional. Piece Concept: an extra bag on flights operated by Star Alliance partners with the maximum weight dependent on the class of travel.
Frequent Traveller	Weight Concept: total weight of 40 kg in all classes of travel on flights operated by Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air One, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Private Jet and Lufthansa Regional and one ski bag on Lufthansa flights; a free ski bag on flights operated by Lufthansa and Swiss International Airlines; a free golf bag on flights operated by Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Private Jet and Lufthansa Regional. Piece Concept: no additional free baggage allowances.
Star Alliance Gold Card Member	Weight Concept: plus 20 kg in all classes of travel on flights by Star Alliance partners and one ski bag on flights operated by Lufthansa und Swiss International Airlines. Piece Concept: plus 1 bag on flights by Star Alliance partners with the maximum weight dependent on the class of travel.
Swiss Golf Traveller Members	1 free golf bag on flights operated by Lufthansa und Swiss International Airlines.

On Swiss International Airlines flights there will be a charge for golf and ski bags weighing over 15 kg.
In addition, the baggage of HON Circle members and Senators will be handled with special priority.

Status and privileges of the Miles & More programme

Especially large and heavy pieces of baggage

If you exceed the free baggage allowance stated above our Excess baggage tariff applies.

When the Piece concept applies (see chart) the maximum overall size (h x w x l) must not be larger 158 cm. We will have to charge excess baggage fees If these dimensions are exceeded.

The weight of the individual piece of baggage may not exceed 45 kg. Different local restrictions may apply.

Local restrictions on baggage weight

Please note that the maximum weight limit per single piece of baggage is 32 kg for all flights (outbound and return, as well as transfers) to the destinations listed below, irrespective of class. Items of baggage which exceed this weight will not be accepted.

This regulation does not change the maximum weight limit for the free baggage allowance.

Abu Dhabi
Amsterdam
Australia
Brussels
Cape Town
Cyprus
Donetsk
Dubai
Florence
Johannesburg
Khartoum
Malta
Muscat
New Zealand
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom

For the following destination a maximum weight of only 30 kg (66lb) is permitted, irrespective of class of travel:

Rostov

Bags which exceed these weights will not be accepted as checked baggage. You can have them sent by cargo and at cargo rates.

Maximum weights and conditions for free baggage allowance are not affected by this regulation.

Free baggage allowance for children

Children aged two years and over are entitled to the same free baggage allowance as adults, if they have paid at least 50% of the adult fare.
Infants aged under two years have a free allowance of one bag plus a fully collapsible pushchair; under the 'Weight Concept' one bag with a maximum weight of 10 kg and under the 'Piece Concept' one bag with maximum weight of 23 kg.
A seat must be booked for any child who will turn two years old during the journey. Please note that the date of the return flight is the determining factor for the age limit.

Transportation of pushchairs, wheelchairs or walking aids

At most stations you can keep your pushchair, baby buggy, wheelchair or other walking aid that you depend on until you board the aircraft.

A foldable pushchair or baby basket we transport free of charge. A pram will be transported in the cargo hold.

Disabled passengers can check in a wheelchair in addition to their free baggage allowance. You receive additional information via our offers on barrier-free travel.

The pram or wheelchair will be given to you, wherever possible, after disembarking the aircraft. Please beware that the place where the items are returned can vary depending on the location at your destination.