Cello · Lufthansa vs. SWISS
Lufthansa vs. SWISS for Cello
Both airlines treat the cello comparably — Lufthansa: cabin allowed, extra seat available; SWISS: cabin allowed, extra seat available. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Regulaerer Sitzplatzpreis der gebuchten Reiseklasse; SWISS: Extra-Sitz ca. 50-100% des regulaeren Ticketpreises je Strecke (tarifabhaengig)) and route.
Last verified: Lufthansa 2026-07-10 · SWISS 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Lufthansa | SWISS | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat type | EXST | EXST |
| Booking channel | Lufthansa Service Center (telefonisch unter +49 69 86 799 799) | Ueber das SWISS Contact Center buchen (Tel. +41 848 700 700). EXST kann nicht online gebucht werden. |
| Max. dimensions | Muss auf den Sitz passen und angeschnallt werden koennen | Kabine (Extra-Sitz): max. 80x40x120 cm, max. 75 kg inkl. Sitz. Muss angeschnallt werden koennen. |
| Approx. cost | Regulaerer Sitzplatzpreis der gebuchten Reiseklasse | Extra-Sitz ca. 50-100% des regulaeren Ticketpreises je Strecke (tarifabhaengig) |
| Restrictions | Kein Notausgangsplatz, Fensterplatz bevorzugt, kein Upgrade moeglich fuer den Instrumentensitz | EXST muss telefonisch gebucht werden. Cello muss angeschnallt werden koennen. Fenstersitz nicht moeglich (Notausgang). Nur Economy Class. |
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 LufthansaSWISS (LX)
SWISS allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the SWISS Contact Center.
Full policy: Cello on SWISSFrequently 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 SWISS?
- SWISS allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the SWISS Contact Center.
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