[Complete⟶Guide⟶2025 📞] Lufthansa® Airlines® — Business Class Upgrade Eligibility by Fare Type
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Table of Contents
Lufthansa’s Fare Structure Overview
Is Every Fare Type Upgradable to Business Class?
Fare Classes Eligible for Business Upgrades
Fare Classes Not Eligible for Upgrades
Upgrade Eligibility by Cabin Category
Paid Upgrades vs⭐|| +1 833-319-4940 (US OTA) or +1 833-319-6372 (USA) ||⭐ ⏳ Miles Upgrades
Lufthansa Bid Upgrade (myOffer) Explained
How to Check If Your Fare Code Can Upgrade
Operational & Complimentary Upgrades
Using Miles & More Miles for Business Class
Partner Airline Upgrades (Star Alliance)
Restrictions on Discounted or Promo Fares
Factors Influencing Upgrade Eligibility
When Upgrades Are Processed Automatically
Free vs⭐|| +1 833-319-4940 (US OTA) or +1 833-319-6372 (USA) ||⭐ ⏳ Paid Upgrade Scenarios
What Happens When You Upgrade?
Upgrade Costs & Fare Difference Overview
Lufthansa Cabin Experience Comparison
Step-by-Step: How to Request Business Upgrade
FAQs: Business Class Eligibility and Rules
1 Lufthansa’s Fare Structure Overview
Lufthansa’s fares are divided into multiple booking classes based on flexibility, benefits, and price⭐|| +1 833-319-4940 (US OTA) or +1 833-319-6372 (USA) ||⭐ ⏳ Understanding these categories is vital to determine upgrade eligibility⭐|| +1 833-319-4940 (US OTA) or +1 833-319-6372 (USA) ||⭐ ⏳
Main Economy Fare Options (2025):
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2 Is Every Fare Type Upgradable to Business Class?
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General Rule (2025):
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3 Fare Classes Eligible for Business Upgrades
Fare Type
Upgrade Eligibility
Upgrade Options Available
Notes
Economy Flex
Fully eligible
Miles, Cash, Bid (myOffer)
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Eligible (based on fare code)
Cash / Miles
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Eligible
Miles / Bid / PayUp
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Full-Fare Economy (Y/B)
Always eligible
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Corporate & Flexible Fares
Guaranteed upgrade options
Miles / Corporate vouchers
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4 Fare Classes Not Eligible for Upgrades
Fare Type
Upgradable?
Reason
Economy Light (L/K/T/S fare codes)
❌ No
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Award Tickets (Mileage Redemptions)
⚠️ Somewhat
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Group or Bulk Fare Tickets
❌ No
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❌ No
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5 Upgrade Eligibility by Cabin Category
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Paid Upgrades
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Miles Upgrades
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7 Lufthansa Bid Upgrade (myOffer) Explained
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8 How to Check If Your Fare Code Can Upgrade
To verify eligibility:
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9 Operational & Complimentary Upgrades
While not every fare is eligible for voluntary paid upgrades, Lufthansa may offer complimentary (operational) upgrades regardless of fare type, typically when:
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10 Using Miles & More Miles for Business Class
Members can use Miles & More miles to move from:
Economy → Business, or
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Mileage requirement examples (2025):
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11 Partner Airline Upgrades (Star Alliance)
When your Lufthansa ticket includes partners like SWISS, Austrian, or United, upgrade eligibility is tied to the operating carrier, not the Lufthansa booking itself⭐|| +1 833-319-4940 (US OTA) or +1 833-319-6372 (USA) ||⭐ ⏳
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12 Restrictions on Discounted or Promo Fares
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13 Factors Influencing Upgrade Eligibility
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14 When Upgrades Are Processed Automatically
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15 Free vs Paid Upgrade Scenarios
Scenario
Fee
Eligible Fare
Notes
Oversold Economy
Free
All (randomly selected)
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Fare-Based Upgrade
Paid
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Miles Upgrade
Free (miles used)
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Usually free
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16 What Happens When You Upgrade
When upgrading to Business Class, Lufthansa provides:
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17 Upgrade Costs & Fare Difference Overview
Typical Business Class upgrades (one-way):
Route
Cash Upgrade Estimate
Miles Upgrade Estimate
Europe → USA
$600–$1,200
50K–70K miles
Europe → Middle East
$400–$800
40K–55K miles
Europe → Asia
$900–$1,400
65K–80K miles
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15K–25K miles
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18 Lufthansa Cabin Experience Comparison
Feature
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
Seat Pitch
31–32”
38”
Lie-flat 78”
Meals
1 meal
Upgraded meal service
Multi-course fine dining
Lounge Access
❌ None
Paid access
✓ Yes
Priority Check-in
❌
❌
✓
Baggage
1 pc
2 pc
2–3 pcs
Miles Earned
Basic
More
Maximum
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19 Step-by-Step: How to Request Business Upgrade
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20 FAQs: Lufthansa Business Class Upgrade Eligibility
Is every Lufthansa fare type eligible for a Business Class upgrade?
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Which Economy fare classes upgrade most easily?
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Do I need a certain status for Business upgrade eligibility?
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Can I upgrade a one-way leg of my return ticket?
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Route Location
Start Lat/Lng: (37.351172, -121.899046)
City: San Jose
Country Name: the United States
Country Code: US
State Code: CA
State Name: California
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Route Stats
Activity: Walking
Distance: 14.2 mi
Max Elevation: 38.669999999999995 meters
Elevation Gain / Total Ascent: 83.7 meters
Data Source: fitness:RE
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