Lufthansa Now Charges Up to €1,500 to Cancel 'Flexible' Tickets in Select Regions

Lufthansa is imposing cash cancellation fees on its most flexible fares for flights to/from Asia Pacific, South Africa, Mauritius, and Seychelles, ranging from €400 to €1,500 depending on cabin class

What happened

Economy: €400
Premium Economy: €700
Business Class: €1,000
First Class: €1,500 This change counters the traditional expectation that 'flexible' or 'fully refundable' fares can be cancelled for cash with little to no penalty. The move is initially limited to markets not part of major joint ventures, suggesting a trial period before potential expansion

Lufthansa Group airlines have implemented a new policy charging significant fees to refund the most flexible tickets in select regions. This applies exclusively to flights to and from Asia Pacific (excluding China, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore), as well as flights to South Africa, Mauritius, and the Seychelles. The fees for cash refunds are: