Cello · Lufthansa vs. Eurowings
Lufthansa vs. Eurowings for Cello
Both airlines treat the cello comparably — Lufthansa: cabin allowed, extra seat available; Eurowings: cabin allowed, extra seat available. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Regulaerer Sitzplatzpreis der gebuchten Reiseklasse; Eurowings: Zusaetzlicher Sitzplatz zum regulaeren Flugpreis der gebuchten Klasse) and route.
Last verified: Lufthansa 2026-07-10 · Eurowings 2026-07-12. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Lufthansa | Eurowings | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat type | EXST | EXST |
| Booking channel | Lufthansa Service Center (telefonisch unter +49 69 86 799 799) | Eurowings Service Center (telefonisch unter +49 221 599 882 30) |
| Max. dimensions | Muss auf den Sitz passen und angeschnallt werden koennen | Muss auf den Sitz passen und angeschnallt werden koennen, max. 75 kg inkl. Case |
| Approx. cost | Regulaerer Sitzplatzpreis der gebuchten Reiseklasse | Zusaetzlicher Sitzplatz zum regulaeren Flugpreis der gebuchten Klasse |
| Restrictions | Kein Notausgangsplatz, Fensterplatz bevorzugt, kein Upgrade moeglich fuer den Instrumentensitz | Kein Notausgangsplatz, kein XL-Seat, Mitte- oder Gangplatz neben dem Musiker, Hartschalenkoffer empfohlen |
The Rules in Detail
Lufthansa (LH)
The cello may travel in the cabin on its own seat. An Extra Seat (EXST) at the regular fare of the booked travel class is required. Booking is only possible through the Lufthansa Service Center.
Full policy: Cello on LufthansaEurowings (EW)
The cello may travel in the cabin on its own seat at Eurowings. An Extra Seat (EXST) at the regular fare is required. Booking is only possible through the Eurowings Service Center — online booking is not available.
Full policy: Cello on EurowingsFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a cello travel in the cabin on Lufthansa?
- The cello may travel in the cabin on its own seat. An Extra Seat (EXST) at the regular fare of the booked travel class is required. Booking is only possible through the Lufthansa Service Center.
- Can a cello travel in the cabin on Eurowings?
- The cello may travel in the cabin on its own seat at Eurowings. An Extra Seat (EXST) at the regular fare is required. Booking is only possible through the Eurowings Service Center — online booking is not available.
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