Lufthansa

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, globally known as Lufthansa, is a German Airlines, which is also the largest airline in Europe, in terms of fleet size, as well as overall passengers carried. The airline has its headquarters in Cologne, Germany, and its two major hubs are Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport. Lufthansa is one the five founding members of Star Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world, which was formed in 1997.

Founded in 1953, Lufthansa only commenced operations in April 1955, when it got approval to start domestic flights, thereby linking Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, and Munich. International flights commenced in May 1955, connecting to London, Paris and Madrid. As of April 2014, Lufthansa offers services to 18 domestic destinations and almost 193 international destinations in 81 countries across Asia, Africa, Americas and Europe. As of May 2015, Lufthansa mainline fleet consists of 274 aircraft, which are majorly Airbus type, followed by a decent amount of Boeings as well.

The airline offers First Class, Business Class and Economy Class. First Class is offered on major long-haul aircraft, whereby every seat converts into a bed, and top-class facilities are offered. Even the business class features seats that convert into lie-flat beds. Economy class passengers are also offered a large range of extensive entertainment program, as well as internet access, meals and free drinks. Lufthansa In-flight Entertainment ensures you will be well entertained on board. The latest blockbusters, classics from film history, music and games ensure you enjoy plenty of variety on your flight. And thanks to ‘live TV’, passengers on Lufthansa long-haul flights can follow all major sporting highlights live.

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Lufthansa-Baggage Allowance

Lufthansa offers a generous baggage allowance, so you’ll never be short of space for all those travel essentials you like to fly with. The permitted free baggage allowance is determined by the service class booked and the status of the passenger. For Economy Class the maximum is 23 kg, while for First Class it is 32 kg. The maximum dimensions per item of baggage are 158 cm (width + height + depth. Items of baggage that are larger or heavier than the permitted dimensions and weight or that are additional to the free baggage allowance will be carried as excess baggage for a flat fee. The dimensions for carry-on baggage is 55 x 40 x 23 cm (for foldable garment bags: 57 x 54 x 15 cm, the maximum being 8kgs for all classes.

Lufthansa-Check-in Requirements

Lufthansa online check-in facility is available, which saves you time and hassle at the airport by checking in for your flight through the Lufthansa website before your arrive at the airport. You don’t have to wait until to get to the airport, in order to check in. You can check in online from wherever you are, up to 23 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.

If you are travelling only with hand baggage, you can go straight through airport security and proceed to your departure gate, and if you need to check-in your luggage, drop it in at one of the baggage drop-off counters, before you proceed towards security.

Make sure you are carrying the verified documents like: the self-printed boarding pass, Passport/IC , and visa documents (if applicable before you drop your checked baggage (if any at the baggage drop/document check counter before proceeding to the security check point.

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