Air France vs Lufthansa
Side-by-side comparison of Air France and Lufthansa: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
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Germany| Air France | Lufthansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Founded | 1933 | 1953 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Charles de Gaulle Airport | Munich Airport, Frankfurt Airport |
| Aircraft types | 9 | 10 |
| Cabin bag weight | 12 kg (26 lb) | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | not included |
| Extra bag fee | from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD) | from 90 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 30 h | 30 h |
| Online check-in closes | 30 min | 40 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +33 (0) 89 27 0265 4 | - |
Key differences
- Air France allows a heavier cabin bag: 12 kg (26 lb) vs 8 kg (18 lb) at Lufthansa.
- Air France lets you check in online closer to departure (30 min vs 40 min).
- Air France is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
- Lufthansa is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.