Lufthansa allows passengers to bring their assistance dogs into the cabin for free. The dog must behave in an appropriate manner that maintains safety for all passengers. This means no excessive barking, growling, or jumping up at people or other animals. If your assistance dog behaves inappropriately, the Lufthansa Airlines service animal policy may require the dog to be transferred to the cargo hold or refuse to transport the animal altogether.
In the Cabin
Lufthansa accepts dogs that are trained to perform tasks for a qualified individual with a disability. Service could include assistance with visual, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disabilities.
- Your dog must fit in front of your seat and be attached to your safety belt.
- The airline recommends securing the dog with a harness rather than with a collar.
- The animal may NOT sit on a passenger seat.
- Out of consideration for other passengers, the airline requests that you bring a muzzle to be used if necessary.
Lufthansa Emotional Support Animal Policies
Lufthansa no longer classifies emotional support animals as service animals per U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Emotional support animals must travel as a pet on all Lufthansa flights.
Find more information about Lufthansa Airlines Pet Policies.