{
    "title": "Lufthansa Group expands fare portfolio",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-22 12:20:40",
    "published_at": "2026-04-23 11:37:00",
    "url": "https://press.brusselsairlines.com/lufthansa-group-expands-fare-portfolio",
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    "subtitle": "More options on short- and medium-haul routes",
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    "body": "<ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>New Economy Basic entry-level fare complements existing offerings</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Light fare expanded to include rebooking option</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Gradual rollout at Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, and Air Dolomiti </strong></span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Frankfurt am Main, April 23, 2026 &ndash; Effective April 28, the Lufthansa Group is expanding its fare portfolio for short- and medium-haul flights with a new entry-level fare for travel starting May 19: The Economy Basic fare will be introduced gradually on select routes. It complements the existing offering and can be booked with the airlines of the Lufthansa Group&mdash;Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, and Air Dolomiti &mdash; via digital sales channels such as the airlines&rsquo; websites and NDC channels. </strong></p><p>The new Basic fare offers day travelers, for example, an additional option at an attractive entry-level price. It includes one personal item, such as a laptop bag or a small backpack. Those who wish to bring more luggage can flexibly add carry-on or checked baggage as an add-on service within this particularly affordable fare or choose a fare option with expanded baggage allowances. The enhanced fare structure thus enables a clear, transparent selection tailored to individual needs. The existing Light fare is also being enhanced: In the future, travelers will benefit from the option to rebook their reservation for a fee - a boost in flexibility for greater planning security. </p><p>In total, travelers will have four clearly differentiated fare options in Economy Class and three in Business Class. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-f08cd845-5c15-4168-9608-a9bd9ca5791f\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9fa501a1-e887-46dd-a3ec-acd8282c5e9e/-/crop/4000x4000/0,153/-/preview/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Nico Cardone\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Nico Cardone</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">For media requests only</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:press@brusselsairlines.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"press@brusselsairlines.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>press@brusselsairlines.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:+32 2 723 89 90\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"+32 2 723 89 90\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>+32 2 723 89 90</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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