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

_Apr 12 13:27_

Tags: Lufthansa, Asia, Asia Pacific, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, policy change, airline, partnership, service policy change

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

## Summary

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:
- 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

## Why it matters

Affects Lufthansa loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/lufthansa-charges-cancel-flexible-tickets) — Oy: Lufthansa Now Charges Up To $1,760 To Cancel “Flexible” Tickets

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