Purchase additional bag during check-in

Purchase conditions for first bag, second bag and regular additional bag during online check-in.

First bag: Passengers travelling on an Economy Light Fare and who did not purchase an extra piece of baggage before check-in, have the option of booking one item of baggage per route during check-in for a fee.

Second bag: Economy Class passengers travelling on certain routes have the option of booking a discounted second piece of baggage. Also passengers travelling on an Economy Light Fare who booked a First Bag have the option of booking a discounted second piece of baggage on certain routes.

Additional standard baggage: All passengers have the option of booking an additional standard baggage available on all routes.

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

  • Passenger must have a confirmed ticket (not waiting list bookings)  
  • First bag/second bag: 
    • Baggage size must not exceed a weight of 23kg and dimensions of 158cm (H+W+D) 
  • Additional standard bag: 
    • When travelling in Economy/Premium Economy Class, baggage size must not exceed a weight of 23kg and dimensions of 158cm (H+W+D) 
    • When travelling in Business/First Class, baggage size must not exceed a weight of 32kg and dimensions of 158cm (H+W+D)
  • If more than one passenger is booked on the same ticket, bag can be bought for each passenger individually. 
  • Passenger checks in online more than 2 hours before departure.

Conditions

  • First bag, second bag and additional standard bag products are available to purchase on Lufthansa Group operated flights: Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines and Air Dolomiti. For Air Dolomiti, only the purchase of first bag and additional standard bag is available.
  • Once payment has been made, the bag charge cannot be refunded or offset separately.
  • If ticket conditions allow a refund, the service can be refunded or changed accordingly.
  • In case of an involuntary ticket change or refund, the service can be refunded or changed.
  • In case of a fare upgrade to a higher fare, bag charge can be refunded.

Purchase of bag is not possible in the following instances

  • Purchase of bag is restricted up to five bags. In case, more bags are needed, customer must contact the service center or to purchase additional items of baggage at the airport.
  • Baggage exceeding weight and/or dimensions cannot be purchased during online check in as it will be treated as excess baggage. In case bag exceeding weight and/or dimension, customer must contact service center or purchase at the airport.