What happened
- Passengers with Flex fares can still change seats for free.
- Senator and HON Circle status holders can swap seats free of charge.
- Families and group-ticketed passengers retain the ability to be seated together without fees. Passengers who have already paid for a specific seat can still change it within the same seat category. The policy applies across the Lufthansa Group network, including long-haul flights
Lufthansa Group has implemented a new policy effective July 1, 2026, charging passengers in Economy and Premium Economy classes to change their assigned seats during online check-in (OLCI). Previously, this fee applied primarily to Economy Light fares; the new rule extends it to Premium Economy (Classic, Comfort, Comfort Plus, Green). The fee is dynamic, meaning prices vary and are not fixed. Exemptions: