Flying between India and North America is not easy on the pocket these days. With fuel prices pushing fares up, airlines, too, are being forced to reduce passenger amenities and offers to sustain operations. And now, passengers considering flying Lufthansa on these routes will have to part with significantly more cash for carrying more than one check-in bag. Lufthansa reduces baggage allowanceWhile travelers from India flying to North America have multiple options (non-stop and single-stop connections) for airlines, the same can’t be said about baggage allowance. The departure terminals of major Indian airports often bear witness to heavy luggage carts for flights to the US and Canada, but a new Lufthansa policy now calls for an extra charge for a second check-in bag.
Lufthansa will now charge all economy passengers flying between India and North America for a second check-in bag. Photo: Airbus From August 1st, the German carrier will start charging extra from passengers flying between India and North America for a second check-in bag for economy seats. However, those who have booked the flight on or before July 31st are exempt from this rule. From now on, an economy passenger on Lufthansa will have to pay an additional €200 online or €250 at the airport for every additional bag. For a return trip, that adds up to an additional €400 to €500 on top of the ticket price. A leading travel agent in India shared Lufthansa’s communication with The Times of India, which said,
The new policy is applicable to all bookings made from August 1st. Photo: Boeing ReasonThe decision to trim baggage allowance is most likely rooted in the current fuel price surge and the financial challenges resulting from that. A significant portion of revenue for passenger flights comes from the cargo they carry. By charging for a second check-in bag to economy passengers, Lufthansa is hoping to free up the cargo space on its planes to generate the much-needed extra cash these days. Air India still quite generousWhen it comes to a generous baggage allowance for flights between India and North America, Air India is right there on the top. Post-COVID, passengers’ preference for non-stop flights has certainly increased, but for Air India, in particular, its generous baggage policy is also a factor in the popularity of its US and Canada flights. A quick comparison of fares and the baggage policies of various players vying for passengers on the India-North America sector makes it clear why many travelers prefer to fly Air India, despite the issues with its services. Here are the economy fares and baggage allowance for a one-way ticket from New Delhi (DEL) to Chicago (ORD) for September 30th:
Follow Simple Flying for all the latest aviation news. Air India, however, does face competition from Middle East carriers. For instance, for the same ticket (DEL-ORD, September 30th), Emirates is offering an economy seat for $853 along with two free 23kg check-in bags. But given the current fuel prices, it remains to be seen if Lufthansa is an exception or if more carriers will also follow in its footsteps. What are your views on this? Please leave a comment below. Source: The Times of India What is the baggage allowance on Lufthansa economy?Checked Baggage Allowance
Economy Class: 1 bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) Premium Economy Class: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each. Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each.
How many luggages are allowed on Lufthansa?How much baggage is allowed on Lufthansa international flights? For international flights, Lufthansa's baggage allowance is 1 bag (50 pounds/23 kg) for economy, 2 bags (50 pounds/23 kg) for premium economy, 2 bags (70 pounds/32 kg) for business class, and 3 bags (70 pounds/32 kg) for first class.
Does Lufthansa allow 2 carry on bags?Carry-on baggage rules according to travel class
As carry-on baggage, you can take one item of baggage with you, such as a trolley case, a compact, foldable baby buggy or a foldable garment bag, or two items in Business or First Class.
How many bags does Lufthansa allow on international flights?Fares on Intercontinental Flights:. |