Find out about current travel information relevant for Lufthansa including our special free excess baqgage allowance for students.
Seatbelts must be kept fastened on board
For your safety Lufthansa recommends keeping your seatbelts fastened at all times when on board.
Read more on the seat belt safety regulations
New safety measures for hand luggage
From 6 November 2006, restrictions have been introduced regarding taking liquids into the cabin on all flights originating in or flying via the EU. This includes all German domestic flights.
More information on hand baggage regulations
New from 2010: non-stop from Munich to Tashkent
Lufthansa set to fly three times a week to the capital city of Uzbekistan
From the start of next year's summer timetable, you will be able to travel with Lufthansa to Tashkent in Uzbekistan for the first time. Three non-stop flights per week from Munich will offer you the best connections to the capital city north of the famous Silk Road from 28 March 2010:
Tue., Thur., Sun.
LH 644 Munich 8.15pm – Tashkent 5.05am
Mon, Wed, Fri.
LH 645 Tashkent 6.45am – Munich 10.15am +1
The flights will be operated with a Boeing 737-800. In the Business and Economy Classes, which will feature the latest interior and equipment, you will enjoy a generous amount of space in a particularly quiet atmosphere, along with the best in comfort. The ergonomic seats in Business Class invite you to relax and can be transformed into two-metre long beds at the push of a button. Lufthansa Media World will ensure that you have plenty of variety and great entertainment, while generous working surfaces will make it possible to work in comfort. Economy Class passengers will also enjoy a special personal service, thanks to the low number of seats. With ergonomic backrests on the seats and extra leg room, you are guaranteed a pleasant flight. You will be able to assemble your own individual entertainment programme for viewing on a personal screen.
The new route will supplement Lufthansa's existing extensive range of flights to the CIS states.
New from 2010: non-stop from Munich to Tashkent
Infection on board highly unlikely
Cabin air filters are as effective as air filters in an operating theatre
The likelihood of becoming infected with the H1N1 flu virus on board a commercial aircraft is extremely low. The cabin is equipped with so-called HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters, which reliably prevent particles larger than 0.5 micrometres from re-entering the air circulation. The degree of separation of these filters, which are replaced at regular intervals, is equivalent to the standard of air filters used in hospital operating theatres.
The vertical air current – from the cabin ceiling to the floor – also meets the medical hygiene requirements of laminar air flow. In addition, there is a very high air exchange rate on board aircraft. On the Airbus A340, for example, the entire volume of air in the cabin is completely replaced every three minutes. The low level of air humidity has the positive side effect that potential pathogens are very quickly inactivated.
In addition to the usual medical equipment on board, Lufthansa carries face masks, disposable gloves, disinfectants and clinical thermometers on all its long-haul flights. Lufthansa also has a detailed emergency plan, which it can activate immediately. As the airline operates a global route network, it has to comply with the national regulations of whichever country it is flying to, and remains in close contact with the respective health authorities. Lufthansa cabin crew and ground staff, in particular, are extremely well informed about hygiene behaviour. Since the first cases of flu were reported, Lufthansa has taken every conceivable precaution to protect its crew, ground staff and passengers as best as possible. Lufthansa’s Medical Service is in constant touch with the relevant medical authorities, ministries and Germany’s Federal Aviation Office (LBA) as well as with the leading authorities worldwide.
Infection on board highly unlikely
Free baggage allowance on long-haul flights
For numerous long-haul flights the Piece Concept applies. This means that every adult passenger may check in up to two pieces of baggage in addition to his carry-on baggage free of charge.
Free baggage allowance on long-haul flights
