Lufthansa Carry On 2020 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

The number of permitted items of hand luggage* is determined by the service class booked.

Economy Class: 1 piece of maximum 8kg
Premium Economy Class: 1 piece of maximum 8kg
Business Class: 2 pieces of maximum 8kg each
First Class: 2 pieces of maximum 8kg each [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

Dimensions for hand luggage: 55 x 40 x 23 cm; for foldable garment bags: 57 x 54 x 15 cm.

In addition, another small item of baggage may be carried (personal item), as well as certain essential accessories for children or people with disabilities.

Lufthansa will transport larger items of carry-on baggage in the hold as part of your free baggage allowance. If the permitted free baggage allowance is exceed in terms of number, dimensions and/or weight, the flat fee for excess baggage will be charged. Personal documents, medicines, valuables, mobile phones and laptops should be carried in cabin carry-on baggage"

The following items may only be carried in the cabin and not in the cargo hold: fuel cell systems and spare fuel cell cartridges, portable oxygen concentrators, safety matches and lighters as well as spare batteries (lithium metal, lithium ion), e-cigarettes.

Heavy hand luggage must be stowed under the seat in front, except on seat rows on which there is an emergency exit.

Also allowed in the cabin:
another item of hand luggage (max. 30 x 40 x 10 cm, e.g. handbag, laptop bag), one baby carrier per child or a child’s car seat or a foldable pushchair/buggy (may have to be transported in the cargo hold) and wheelchairs/orthopaedic aids (e.g. walking aids).

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