Written by HolidayGlobes » Updated on: May 19th, 2025
Yes, Lufthansa allows a rebooking option depending on your fare type and where you booked your ticket. Flex tickets offering the maximum freedom for changes. If you booked directly through Lufthansa, rebooking is easier. However, if you purchased your ticket through a travel agency, Lufthansa typically will not make changes, and you may have to contact the agency for modifications. Knowing your fare type and booking source is key to managing your trip successfully. In this blog, we will offer you tips on how to rebook a flight on Lufthansa.
Can I Change my Lufthansa Ticket Directly with the Airlines?
Yes, but only if you booked your ticket directly through a sales channel of Lufthansa. Under Lufthansa same day flight change policy, you can call the airline to request a switch to another flight earlier or later. A live chat assistant may assist you with same day flight change. A third-party ticket cannot be changed directly with the airline, until at least the day of your flight. This is because the travel agency receives a commission for managing the booking and is therefore responsible for handling any customer service, including modifications. Here are some exceptions when Lufthansa rebooking will not require you to call the travel agency.
• Day-of-flight changes - Changes that are made 24-48 hours before departure are called day-of-flight changes. Lufthansa takes responsibility for such changes.
• Partially used tickets. – If you've already flown the outbound segment and want to change the return leg, there's a possibility Lufthansa will help.
There are pros and cons of booking directly with Lufthansa. You can call the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1-800-645-3880 or +1-888-595-2181 to have details on the advantages.
What is the Fee to change a flight on Lufthansa?
A Lufthansa rebooking will require you to pay a fee of $200 if you have booked a flight with Economy Light fare. A fee may also be charged if your ticket has been booked with Economy Classic or a higher fare class. Here are the other charges that will be included while changing a ticket.
• Tax, fees and charges of the destination airport will apply if you want a change of route.
• The travel agency may also charge you a fee if it is a third-party ticket.
• If the original fare is not available, the ticket price will be recalculated and you will have to pay the fare difference.
How to Reschedule my Lufthansa Flight for free?
You can change a Lufthansa flight at a minimum cost if certain criteria are met. Flex tickets may allow you to ticket without a change fee. But you will still be responsible for the fare difference. Lufthansa tickets cannot be rescheduled for free and this is especially true of third-party tickets. A travel agency may charge you its own fee along with the change fee of Lufthansa for changing a ticket. Here are the conditions you should meet if you don’t want to pay a huge cost.
• Change is the original fare - Lufthansa will assess your ticket price according to the current fare.
• Change in the sequence of flights - The flight sequence must remain unchanged.
• Change must be made before departure. - If the first flight of the itinerary has departed, you will not be able to change the ticket.
In case of a no-show. – You will not be able to make changes if you do not report at the airport for check-in.
Lufthansa flight change policy is subject to change. You must call the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1-800-645-3880 or +1-888-595-2181 to know whether you have to pay for changing an upcoming flight.
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