Germanwings vs Lufthansa
Side-by-side comparison of Germanwings and Lufthansa: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Germany
| Germanwings | Lufthansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 1997 | 1953 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Hamburg Airport, Hannover Airport, Düsseldorf Airport | Munich Airport, Frankfurt Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 10 |
| Cabin bag weight | - | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (16 × 12 × 8 in) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included | not included |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 90 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 30 h |
| Online check-in closes | - | 40 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +49 (0) 221 599 882 22 | - |
Key differences
- Lufthansa opens online check-in earlier (30 h before departure vs 24 h).
- Germanwings is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Lufthansa bundles more into the ticket.
- 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.