Upgrade to Business Class on Lufthansa

Ways of upgrading to business class (C) on Lufthansa featuring 180 degree lie flat seats in various configurations 2-2-2 or 1-2-1. Is the Lufthansa business class upgrade worth it? Generally it’s worth it on long haul as you get lie flat beds and access to business lounge, especially on Allegra cabin seats which offer direct access to the aisle.

1. Miles and More Miles

• Redeem miles or eVouchers for an upgrade award up to 24 hours before departure

2. Check in/ Gate upgrade

• Ask at the check in desk or gate for last minute deals

3. Customer Service centre

• Call to ask for an upgrade for specific passengers

4. Bid for an upgrade

• Submit an offer for what you are willing to pay up to 49 hours before departure
• This can work out cheaper than paying for the upgrade in the regular way

5. Fixed Price upgrade

• Log into MyBookings on the Lufthansa website
• Check if flight is eligible for business class upgrade

6. On Board Upgrade

• If available payment is processed on board
• You can upgrade between Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class on long haul flights

Do upgrades get cheaper closer to departure? If the flight stays empty then yes the upgrade will get cheaper. If the flight gets more full then it will become more expensive.

Other benefits of sitting in business class on Lufthansa are amenities(toiletries, ear plugs, sockets), large entertainment screens with Tv shows, movies and music, multi course meals with high quality wine and a  generous luggage allowance (up to 32kg)