Lufthansa Flight Delays or Cancellations

If you have suffered flight disruptions such as delayed or canceled flight with Lufthansa, you may be qualified to claim delayed flight compensation up to 600€.

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Lufthansa flight delays or cancellations compensation

Was your Lufthansa flight canceled or delayed? If yes, you may have the right to claim compensation.

We here at ClaimFlights, help air passengers who faced flight delays or cancellations to claim compensation.

Under EC Regulation 261/2004, we will help you find out whether you are eligible for Lufthansa compensation and how much you can claim.

Our team of experts helps you to claim on your behalf. Read the following guide to know how we will help you to claim.

Lufthansa flight delay compensation

EU Regulation 261/2004, which ensures the right to claim compensation from the airline for air passengers. According to EU Law, air passengers travelling with Lufthansa are entitled to compensation if your flight reaches the final destination with a delay of more than 3 hours.

For Lufthansa long hour delays for more than 3 hours, you could be eligible to claim financial compensation from the airline.

Under EU law, your rights to claim Lufthansa flight delay compensation depend on the following factors.

• You arrived at the final destination later than 3 hours
• You have departed from an EU airport or arrived at an EU airport
• And, the delay was not due to extraordinary circumstances

How much can you claim for Lufthansa flight delays?

The amount of compensation to claim from Lufthansa Airlines is between 250€ to 600€. It depends upon the travel distance and the length of the delay.

Lufthansa Airlines departure delays

If your Lufthansa flight was delayed for more than two hours, passengers are entitled to ‘Right to Care’ assistance.

• free meals and refreshments
• access to 2 free phone calls, email or fax

If your Lufthansa flight was delayed for more than five hours,

• You can request a refund from the airline
• You can ask for hotel accommodation and transport facility for an overnight delay, or when stay becomes necessary

How to claim flight delay compensation from Lufthansa Airlines?

• ☛ Ask the airline for a reason behind it
• ☛ Get confirmation in writing from the airlines’ customer service
• ☛ Note the actual arrival time, when your flight landed at the final destination
• ☛ Keep your travel documents with you (e.g. ticket, boarding pass, etc.)
• ☛ Check if you are eligible for compensation
• ☛ Assign us your case for a hassle-free claim

Lufthansa flight cancellation compensation

Lufthansa Airlines can cancel a flight for a number of reasons. If you have experienced flight cancellations, you could be eligible for compensation under the EC Regulation 261.

The amount of compensation is between 125€ and 600€ depending upon …

• days you were informed before
• the length of delay, and
• route distance

If Lufthansa Airlines cancels your flight without any prior notice of at least 14 days, you could be entitled to compensation.

If your Lufthansa flight gets canceled, you have two options to choose from …

• apply for a refund, or
• ask for an alternative flight

If your alternate flight or re-scheduled flight delays for more than 2 hours, you could be eligible for compensation under EU law.

Whereas, for Lufthansa flight cancellation due to extraordinary circumstances, you are not eligible for compensation.

Lufthansa Airlines missed flight connection

You may be entitled to Lufthansa missed connecting flight compensation under the European Union Regulation EC 261, if …

• the same airline operates your connecting flight(s) which you missed due to a delay or cancellation of your first flight, and
• the delay at the final destination is more than three hours.

Lufthansa flight overbooking compensation

Under EU law, in order to be eligible for compensation, it is necessary that you did not give up your seat voluntarily and the departure or arrival should have taken place at EU airport.

If you were offered an alternate flight or alternative transportation but reached later than two hours at the final destination, you are eligible for compensation under EU law.

Sometimes the airline also offers travel vouchers to the air passengers who were bumped.

How to claim compensation for Lufthansa Airlines’ delayed flight?

We are specialized in helping airline passengers get their compensation from the airline.

1. To proceed, check your flight using our compensation checker tool.
2. Provide us with some further flight information, and you are all set.
3. We prepare and file a claim on your behalf in front of the airline, or court (if required).
4. We will take care of the rest of the process.
5. Once we receive compensation, we charge a success fee of 25% + VAT (no VAT for non-EU residents).
6. Don’t be late, claim for your rights today !

Why should you choose “ClaimFlights”?

• No win No fee. Yes, you read it right, you need to pay nothing unless we win the case
• No additional legal action fee, or admin fee (even if we have to take your case to court)
• Close to 100% Success in court
• Success Fee 25% + VAT (no VAT, if you are a non-EU resident)
• Best Payout when compared with the other flight delay claim companies
• Test Winner in many flight delay provider tests

Useful Information about Lufthansa:

Lufthansa Airlines, also sometimes called Lufthansa German Airlines. It is one of the largest airlines in Europe.

The corporate headquarter of Lufthansa Airlines is situated at Cologne Airport while its principal operation base, also known as Lufthansa Aviation Center (LAC) is situated at Lufthansa’s primary traffic hub at Frankfurt Airport and its secondary hub is at Munich Airport.

The IATA code of Lufthansa Airlines is LH and ICAO code is DLH.

Lufthansa Airlines formed the Star Alliance in 1997 along with Thai Airways International, Air Canada, Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines.

Brussels Airlines is another major airline which is a part of Lufthansa Group.

Lufthansa Airlines operates more than 300 fleets to carry its passengers to worldwide destinations.

Lufthansa flight destinations

As of March 2020, Lufthansa operates flights to many domestic and international destinations in several countries.

European Destinations

Lufthansa Baggage Policy

Lufthansa Airlines Reviews

Lufthansa Airlines have been rated 6 out of 10 stars by Skytrax reviewed by more than 1634 air passengers as of March 2020. SkyTrax rates airlines based upon their quality, performance, and services.

In terms of on-board services, Lufthansa air passengers gave 3 stars out of 5 for inflight entertainment, food & beverages, seat comfort, and value for money and 4 stars out of 5 for staff service.

These information or links might be useful for you to contact Lufthansa directly:

• ✈ Website: https://www.lufthansa.com/
• ✈ Social Accounts: Twitter | Facebook
• ✈ Contact: 1800 102 5838

Before you go, we have interesting articles that might help you to claim compensation easily.

• ✈ How much compensation can I get for a delayed flight?
• ✈ What are my rights in the event of flight cancellation?
• ✈ How to claim compensation for denied boarding?