Overview
- A new meilenoptimieren.de comparison of current bookings versus December 2025 finds higher airline surcharges on many Lufthansa long-haul routes.
- Reported increases reach about €200 for Business and €300 for First on Frankfurt–New York returns, while Economy rises are typically €10–50.
- Premium Economy, Business and First see the steepest jumps, especially to North and Middle America, whereas some East Asia routes such as Shanghai are stable or slightly lower.
- Lufthansa says prices reflect supply and demand and that international surcharges offset costs including fuel, rerouting and insurance, with coverage linking the timing to the Iran war’s knock-on effects.
- Higher cash co-pays now hit Miles & More award tickets, with extreme roundtrips starting in the United States cited at more than $3,000 in added surcharges.