Lufthansa
General Rules
- Can you do a one-way ticket? Yes.
- Can you do a stop-over on a one-way ticket? No.
- Can you do a stopover on round-trip ticket? Yes; 2 in each direction, so long as they cover 2 regions.
- Is a stopover allowed anywhere en route? Yes, except for the departure region.
- Is an open-jaw routing allowed? Yes.
- Is an open-jaw allowed? Yes.
- Is a double open-jaw allowed? Yes.
- Is a stopover and open-jaw allowed? Yes.
- What is the maximum segments on a round-trip ticket?
Same region award – 2 flight segments per direction (4 per roundtrip); Two region award – 3 flight segments per direction (6 per roundtrip); Three region award – 4 flight segments per direction (8 per roundtrip)
- Can flights be changed after start of itinerary? No.
- Are fuel surcharges imposed? Yes. Minimal fuel surcharges on LOT, Air New Zealand, Avianca and Taca
- Award holds? Yes; 5 days.
- Is there a phone booking fee? No.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very generous routing rules.
- No booking fee over the phone.
- Early access to Lufthansa First Class.
Cons
- Fuel surcharges are on most partner airlines.
- No award bookings within 48 hours of departure.
Phone Number
1-800-581-6400(Hours: Monday through Friday, 8a-8p Monday through Friday)
Transfer Partners
SPG 1:1