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The Lufthansa Group is expanding its fare structure for short- and medium-haul flights with the introduction of a new entry-level Economy Basic fare. It’s set to roll out starting April 28th for travel beginning May 19th.
The new fare will be gradually introduced on select routes and will be available across the group’s airlines, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, and Air Dolomiti (I expect this to come to ITA Airways in the future).
The Economy Basic fare is designed as a lower-cost option that might be appealing to day travelers or those flying light. It includes only one personal item (such as a small backpack or laptop bag). Carry-on and checked baggage are not included by default but can be added for an additional fee.
This move effectively introduces a no-carry-on fare tier on intra-European flights and aligns the Lufthansa Group more closely with unbundled pricing models already common among low-cost carriers. Alongside the new fare, the airline group is also updating its existing Economy Light fare. Travelers booking Light fares will now have the option to rebook their flights for a fee (this adds a layer of flexibility that was previously unavailable).
With these updates, the Lufthansa Group now offers a more structured fare ladder. In Economy Class, travelers can choose from Basic, Light, Comfort, Comfort Green, and Flex options. Business Class includes Comfort and Comfort Green tiers. These offer progressively more flexibility, benefits, and sustainability-focused options as you climb fare groups.
Anthony’s Take: This is not good news for anyone but Lufthansa. The expanded fare portfolio reflects a broader industry trend toward unbundling services and charging more for items and benefits that were once included.
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No doubt all these great moves by Spohr like this, avoiding labor disruptions, and refundable tickets not really being refundable have been driven by massive customer demand. Good thing he’s listening to what passengers want.
Who still flies lufthansa???