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Lufthansa launches Economy Basic fare, €15 extra bags

4/24/2026

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Lufthansa Group launched an Economy Basic fare for short- and medium-haul flights, available April 28 for travel May 19, 2026.
The fare allows one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm, with extra bags costing €15 each.
It is sold on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, Discover and Air Dolomiti via websites and NDC.
The fare targets day travelers, upgrades Economy Light to permit rebooking for a fee, and adds four Economy and three Business options.

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Story summary

Lufthansa Group launched an Economy Basic fare for short- and medium-haul flights, available April 28 for travel May 19, 2026.
The fare allows one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm, with extra bags costing €15 each.
It is sold on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, Discover and Air Dolomiti via websites and NDC.
The fare targets day travelers, upgrades Economy Light to permit rebooking for a fee, and adds four Economy and three Business options.