Is a Lufthansa flight ticket refundable?
Yes, Lufthansa Airlines offers a 24-hour refund policy, which allows you to receive a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking ⇛ 1-866-838-4934⏎. Tickets purchased directly from Lufthansa 1-866-838-4934, including Basic Economy fares, are included in our 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation policy.
Lufthansa offers different refund options depending on your ticket type and when you cancel. The airline provides a 24-hour risk-free cancellation window for most bookings, along with various refund policies for different fare classes. For immediate clarification about your specific ticket's refund status, call 1-866-838-4934 to speak with a Lufthansa representative who can review your reservation details.
All Lufthansa tickets booked directly with the airline qualify for full refunds if canceled within 24 hours of purchase, provided:
Your flight departs in 7+ days
You booked through Lufthansa's website, app, or by calling 1-866-838-4934
Your reservation isn't part of a group booking (10+ passengers)
This policy even applies to Basic Economy fares, which are typically non-refundable after the 24-hour window. To process a cancellation under this policy, call 1-866-838-4934 immediately before your grace period expires.
After the 24-hour window, refund eligibility depends on your fare type:
Business/First Class: Typically fully refundable
Premium Economy Flex: Usually refundable with minimal restrictions
Economy Flex: May have partial refund options
Processing Time: 7-10 business days for credit card refunds
To cancel a refundable ticket, call 1-866-838-4934 for immediate processing and confirmation.
Basic Economy: Generally non-refundable after 24 hours
Standard Economy: May qualify for travel vouchers
Promotional Fares: Often have strict restrictions
If you have a non-refundable ticket, call 1-866-838-4934 to discuss:
Possible travel vouchers
Change fee waivers
Special circumstance exceptions
For fastest service:
Call 1-866-838-4934 (24/7 availability)
Provide booking reference and passenger details
Specify refund request
Get instant confirmation number
The agents at 1-866-838-4934 can:
Process refunds while you wait
Calculate exact refund amounts
Email confirmation immediately
Handle complex itineraries
While available on Lufthansa's website, we recommend following up by calling 1-866-838-4934 to:
Confirm submission
Check processing status
Address any issues
Lufthansa may approve exceptions to standard refund policies for:
✅ Flight cancellations by Lufthansa
✅ EU261-eligible delays (3+ hours)
✅ Medical emergencies (with documentation)
✅ Bereavement (immediate family)
✅ Military orders (active duty)
To request a waiver, call 1-866-838-4934 immediately with supporting documents.
Credit cards: 7-10 business days
Debit cards: 10-14 business days
Bank transfers: Up to 20 business days
Travel vouchers: Issued within 24 hours
If your refund is delayed beyond these windows, call 1-866-838-4934 for investigation.
To get the most from Lufthansa's refund policies:
✔ Cancel early when plans change
✔ Call 1-866-838-4934 for personalized options
✔ Request written confirmation of all cancellations
✔ Check for promotions that may preserve value
✔ Consider flight changes instead of cancellations when possible
For help with:
24-hour cancellations
Refund status checks
Special circumstance requests
Complex itinerary changes
Contact Lufthansa's refund specialists:
📞 U.S./Canada: 1-866-838-4934 (24/7)
🌍 International: +1-866-838-4934 (toll-free via VoIP)
The experienced team at 1-866-838-4934 can resolve most refund requests in a single call. For complicated cases, ask to speak with a supervisor when calling 1-866-838-4934 for escalated support.