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8d ago

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Lufthansa Upgrade Bid Rejected Despite Empty Premium Economy Seats

I flew from Seattle to Split with a connection in Munich and placed a bid of $320 to upgrade to premium economy on the long-haul segment. This was slightly above the minimum bid, but it wasn’t accepted. Once onboard, the flight turned out to be pretty empty. I even had an entire...

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12d ago

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how is the wifi like on a long flight?

I’m flying from Frankfurt to Brazil on a Boeing 747-8 with Lufthansa, and the journey will take around 12 hours. Since I’m not very comfortable with flying and feel a bit anxious, I’m thinking about getting onboard WiFi to help pass the time. It seems to cost about €25 for the...

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9d ago

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what should you do if your return flight is canceled abroad and you can’t reach Lufthansa?

Our return flight from Madrid to Frankfurt was canceled two days before departure due to a strike at Lufthansa. We were completely unable to reach the airline—phone lines were overloaded, chat support was AI-only, and attempts to reach a human agent kept failing. The chatbot...

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1d ago

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Lufthansa flights from Newcastle and Frankfurt in August cancelled and rebooked via Manchester

Our family summer holiday to the Alps has been disrupted after Lufthansa cancelled our flights this morning. Current situation: Original route: Newcastle → Frankfurt → Alps destination Flights in August have now been cancelled Lufthansa has suggested an alternative routing via...

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2d ago

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Business class availability suddenly dropped to zero on Lufthansa LAX–MUC flight, possible aircraft swap to A380 with fewer seats?

I am flying Lufthansa from LAX to Munich tomorrow (Wed 29th) and have been monitoring business class availability using ExpertFlyer. For a long time, there were 9+ business class seats available, but suddenly it dropped to zero availability. This seems unusual, and I am...

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3d ago

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C to F bid upgrade not available on Lufthansa MUC–ORD despite First Class seats showing

Hi, After booking a fully flexible Business Class ticket, I am unable to place a bid to upgrade to First Class on my flight from Munich to Chicago on Lufthansa. The flight shows 3 First Class seats available, but the bid upgrade option is not appearing for the outbound segment....

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8d ago

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Lufthansa bidding for upgrade rejected even though flight was nearly empty

I do not really understand Lufthansa’s upgrade bidding system. In the past I have successfully gotten upgrades to premium economy or business by bidding slightly above the minimum, sometimes only €10 to €20 more on long haul flights. This time I increased my bid significantly,...

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9d ago

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Why did Lufthansa rebook me on American instead of United after cancellation?

I originally booked a flight with Lufthansa from Hyderabad to Dallas (HYD → FRA → DFW), but it was cancelled due to pilot strikes. I was then rerouted via Air India (HYD → DEL → SFO), with the final leg from SFO → DFW on American Airlines. What surprised me is that instead of...

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10d ago

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Lufthansa Refund Denied After Auto Rebooking Marked as No Show

My flight from Bari to Munich with Lufthansa was cancelled twice. The second cancellation happened just 10 minutes before departure while we were waiting to board. Since I urgently needed to travel, I booked an alternative flight with Wizz Air to another destination that would...

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11d ago

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Missing ipad in frankfurt airport after transit screening

I was flying with Lufthansa from the United States to Rome via Frankfurt Airport when I accidentally left my iPad in a security screening bin. By the time I realized it was missing, I did not have enough time to go back through passport control to retrieve it. I immediately...

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14d ago

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What should I do after Lufthansa cancelled my return flight?

I flew MUC → JFK on March 25 with a return flight booked for April 15, but on April 13 I was informed that the return flight has been cancelled. Now I’m stuck in a foreign country. Because both flights were in a single booking, my reservation now only shows the outbound leg. The...

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15d ago

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How does lufthansa operate flights during strike days?

I noticed that Lufthansa still operates some flights even during strike periods, sometimes using what appears to be their own cabin crew. This made me curious about how they manage to keep certain flights running when unions seem to represent most of the workforce. Are these...

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16d ago

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Is a €500 Upgrade from Hong Kong to Frankfurt Worth It?

I have the option to upgrade my flight from Lufthansa for about HKD 4599 or roughly €500 on a long-haul route from Hong Kong to Frankfurt. I am trying to decide if this upgrade is actually worth the price. The flight is a long overnight sector, and I am mainly considering the...

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17d ago

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Unable to change Lufthansa’s automatic rebooking to an unreasonable itinerary

Lufthansa automatically rebooked my journey from Chennai to Berlin onto a new itinerary with four stops and a total travel time of 24 hours, which is clearly impractical. The email mentions I can choose alternative flights, but the website isn’t allowing me to make any changes...

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19d ago

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When Is An Upgrade The Cheapest?

Am flying Economy SFO to Zagreb, Croatia next week. Will be changing planes in Frankfurt. The only upgrade today is business class at $2300. Does it get cheaper closer to the flight? Have your low ball bids ever been accepted?

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20d ago

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Double charged for baggage on Swiss + Air India codeshare single PNR – airline dispute over IATA rules

On March 24, I traveled on a single PNR itinerary from Berlin to Zurich to Mumbai to Coimbatore, booked across Swiss (Lufthansa Group) and Air India. For the first leg at Berlin, Swiss Airlines charged me €210 for an extra 23kg baggage fee. The staff confirmed this payment...

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20d ago

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Tight connection with Lufthansa bus and flight

I’m a student traveling with Lufthansa and I’m concerned about my itinerary. My journey includes a bus transfer from Nuremberg Airport to Munich Airport, departing at 11:45 and arriving at 14:00. After that, I have a flight from Munich to John Paul II International Airport...

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25d ago

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Bidding for an upgrade

does anyone know how good the chances are to get an upgrade bit slightly above minimum for a 1st class flight Frankfurt - Haneda in summer? We are on a 747.

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26d ago

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Lufthansa 787-9 Seat Layout Question: Do Last Row Seats Have No Window?

My partner and I are choosing seats for a transatlantic flight on a Lufthansa 787-9. From the seat map, it looks like the last row has only two seats instead of three, which seems ideal for more privacy. However, it also appears those seats might not have a window. I’d like to...

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28d ago

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Paid €1100 for upgrade but didn’t get it, what to do?

Hey everyone, Had a pretty frustrating experience with Lufthansa and wanted to see what others would do. Flight was Frankfurt → Singapore on March 31 (LH0780 / SQ2007). Booked through Singapore Airlines but operated by Lufthansa. At the airport, I asked about upgrading to...

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29d ago

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Online check-in not possible without Travel ID?

I’m trying to check in online from Germany on the official Lufthansa website, using the same method I’ve used for years, entering my name and booking reference. However, the current mobile website only shows options to log in with a Travel ID or create one. I’m not seeing the...

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