Lufthansa vs Vueling Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Lufthansa and Vueling Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Germany
Spain| Lufthansa | Vueling Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Spain |
| Founded | 1953 | 2004 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | - |
| Main hubs | Munich Airport, Frankfurt Airport | Barcelona Airport |
| Aircraft types | 10 | 3 |
| Cabin bag weight | 8 kg (18 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | - | from 10 EUR (≈ 11.6 USD) |
| Extra bag fee | from 90 USD | - |
| Online check-in opens | 30 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 40 min | 50 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | - | 902808005 |
Key differences
- Vueling Airlines allows a heavier cabin bag: 10 kg (22 lb) vs 8 kg (18 lb) at Lufthansa.
- Lufthansa opens online check-in earlier (30 h before departure vs 24 h).
- Lufthansa lets you check in online closer to departure (40 min vs 50 min).
- Vueling Airlines 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.
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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.