Lufthansa Raises Cancellation and Refund Fees Up to €2,000 for Asia-Pacific and Africa Routes

Lufthansa Group implemented changes to its fare structure effective April 7, 2026, significantly increasing cancellation and refund fees for selected routes to/from Asia-Pacific (excluding China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia) and Africa. The new fee schedule applies to all fare classes, including those marketed as 'Flex Fares'. In Business Class, refund fees range from non-refundable for Light/Basic fares to €1,500 for Basic Plus/Green and €1,000 for Flex fares. In First Class, Basic Plus/Green fares incur a €2,000 penalty, while Flex fares carry a €1,500 fee; Basic tickets are non-refundable. This follows recent changes to group travel rules (180-day adjustment limit) and Miles & More award ticket policies (loss of taxes and award surcharges upon cancellation). The changes affect tickets booked directly through Lufthansa, though partner codeshare rules may vary