Innovative ways to check-in are available on Lufthansa. Check-in services available include automated check-in, late night check-in and Lufthansa online check-in. These check-in services are offered on selected airlines of Lufthansa group. You may find these services on flights operated by Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and SWISS. The steps to be followed when you want to check-in online are listed here.
Step 1 - Enter the details of ticket on the ‘online
check-in’ page.
Step 2 - Click on 'confirm' button to complete the
check-in.
Step 3 - A mobile boarding pass will be sent on your
mobile app.
Step 4 - You can use the mobile boarding pass even if
you are offline.
On a few routes, digital boarding passes may not be used.
Such routes require you to get a physical boarding pass from the airport
counter after a confirmation. Online check-in is not allowed on codeshare
flights where the flight is marketed by Lufthansa but not operated by
Lufthansa. You can call TicketsChanges on +1-888-868-8303 for assistance or
details. Our blog will take you through other check-in services.
How early can I check-in online with Lufthansa?
Lufthansa allows you to check-in 30 hours before departure.
So, you may be anywhere. If you have internet or mobile data, you may check-in.
Print the boarding pass on your own at home or office. Or, else you can
download a digital boarding pass.Here are a few things you must remember about
online check-in on Lufthansa flights.
·
Deadline for online check-in - All airports have
a cut-off time up to which you must have your boarding passes.
·
Automated check-in - If your booking was made up
to 1 day before departure, you may use automated check-in.
·
Late night check-in - With this service you will
be able to check in online and drop off bags 23 hours before departure.
Web or mobile app can’t be used for Lufthansa
(LH) check-in on codeshare flights. Look for ‘operated by’ sign to know
whether you can check-in online. When the operator is not Lufthansa, you will
have to check in at airport. For details or assistance, you may contact
Lufthansa or TicketsChanges on +1-888-868-8303 or +1-800-645-3880.
Does Lufthansa check you in automatically?
Automated check-in on Lufthansa is provided to passengers
flying within Schengen area. With this service, the digital boarding pass will
be sent to your email inbox 23 hours before departure. Here are a few things
you must remember about automated Lufthansa check-in.
Miles & More members may activate automated check-in - A
link may be found on the confirmation email you got after booking a Lufthansa
ticket.
For flights which are not wholly within Schengen area - You
will not be able to use automated check-in service. A check-in invitation will
be sent to you.
Is it better to check-in with Lufthansa online or at
airport?
Since you are able to avoid queues, online check-in with
Luthansa has its upshots. Those who have requested a special service like
wheelchair should check-in at airport. Seats will be allotted by the check-in
agent. The comparison table below may help you decide.
|
Feature |
Online/Mobile Check-in |
Airport Check-in |
|
Starts |
30 hours before departure |
2-3 hours before departure |
|
Seat choice |
Best availability |
Limited to remaining seats |
|
Queues |
Direct to Security or Bag Drop |
Waiting time potentially longer |
|
Boarding Pass |
Digital |
Physical Paper |
Conclusion
Mobile boarding passes are available for most destinations.
You may check whether a digital boarding pass may be used on your flight. If it
can’t be used, you will only get a confirmation of check-in on Lufthansa. You
will have to get a physical boarding pass at airport. Lufthansa or
TicketsChanges on +1-888-868-8303 or +1-800-645-3880 may offer you details or
assistance
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