Overview
- Lufthansa Group, which announced the change Thursday, will sell Economy Basic from April 28 for travel starting May 19 across all of its European short- and medium-haul brands.
- Economy Basic allows one personal item no bigger than 40×30×15 cm and requires a fee to add an 8 kg carry-on or any checked bag.
- Tickets on Economy Basic cannot be changed or refunded, while Economy Light keeps a carry-on and adds a €100 rebooking option.
- Published rules so far list no exceptions for elite status holders in Miles & More or Star Alliance, raising questions for loyal flyers.
- The move mirrors U.S. carriers’ basic fares and could push European rivals to follow as airlines seek more fee revenue during a period of higher jet fuel prices.