Рейсы Lufthansa из Грузии
Star AllianceО компании Lufthansa
Lufthansa, formally Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is the flag carrier of Germany and the largest airline in the Lufthansa Group, which also owns Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings. The current Lufthansa traces its operating history to 1953, when the rebuilt German airline resumed services after the post-war pause. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, the global alliance launched in 1997 alongside United, Air Canada, SAS, Thai Airways, and Varig. Lufthansa's two main hubs are Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC), both of which sit on the most efficient connecting paths between Tbilisi and Western Europe, North America, and Asia. The fleet of roughly 270 aircraft is built around the Airbus A320 family for short-haul, A330 and A350 widebodies for long-haul, and the Boeing 747-8 still flying on selected high-demand routes. From Tbilisi (TBS) Lufthansa offers connections to Frankfurt and Munich operated by a mix of Lufthansa metal and partners, with onward same-day connections to almost every Western European city. For Georgian travelers this is one of the strongest options for reaching destinations such as London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS), Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN), Paris (CDG), Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), and the German domestic network including Berlin (BER) and Hamburg. Long-haul itineraries from Tbilisi through Frankfurt or Munich open up the entire Star Alliance map: New York (JFK) and other US gateways on Lufthansa or United, Tokyo and Singapore on Lufthansa or ANA and Singapore Airlines respectively, and Sao Paulo on Lufthansa direct. Lufthansa's fare structure in economy splits into Economy Light, Economy Classic, and Economy Flex. Economy Light is the cheapest but typically does not include a checked bag on shorter sectors, so Georgian travelers heading to Western Europe with a full suitcase should compare the total cost of Light plus a paid bag against Classic, which already bundles 1 checked bag up to 23 kg. Business Class includes 2 checked bags up to 32 kg each, lounge access at Frankfurt and Munich including the Senator and First Class lounges depending on status, and lie-flat seating on long-haul flights. Carry-on allowance is 1 piece up to 8 kg in economy. Lufthansa's mobile app handles check-in from 23 hours before departure, mobile boarding passes through Tbilisi, and seat selection that is paid in Economy Light and free in Classic and above. The airline publishes detailed minimum connection times for Frankfurt (typically 45-60 minutes within Schengen) and Munich (45 minutes within Schengen). For Georgian passport holders traveling on a single Lufthansa or Lufthansa Group ticket through Frankfurt or Munich into non-Schengen destinations such as London or the United States, the Schengen entry stamp will be applied in Germany, so allow extra time during summer peak. FlyGE surfaces Lufthansa fares alongside Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Wizz Air on every Tbilisi search to Western Europe and North America, which lets travelers see whether the Lufthansa product's extra cost over Wizz Air is worth the Star Alliance flexibility and lounge access for their specific trip. Pricing from Tbilisi to Frankfurt or Munich on Lufthansa generally sits in the 380 to 550 USD range round trip in Economy Classic when booked four to ten weeks ahead, with peak summer and Christmas dates climbing higher. Miles+More is the shared Lufthansa Group loyalty program, and miles earned on a Tbilisi to Frankfurt segment credit the same account as later trips on Austrian, Swiss, or Brussels Airlines, which is useful for Georgian travelers who fly the group several times a year. Miles+More also credits to and from Star Alliance partners such as Turkish Airlines, United, Singapore Airlines, and Air Canada, so a Georgian frequent flyer who collects mostly on Lufthansa can still credit a Tbilisi to Istanbul segment on Turkish Airlines to the same account. Status tiers (Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle) deliver lounge access across all Star Alliance hubs, fast-track security in Frankfurt and Munich, and additional baggage allowance, which can be meaningful for Georgian travelers running several European trips per year. Codeshare partnerships extend beyond Star Alliance to selected non-alliance carriers including LOT Polish Airlines for additional Eastern European service and Air Dolomiti for Italian regional connections from Munich. Recent network developments include Lufthansa Group's ongoing fleet renewal with Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350-1000 widebody deliveries planned for 2025-26, retirement of the last Boeing 747-8 services planned for 2026-27, and additional Frankfurt rotations to Tbilisi tied to summer Caucasus demand. Discover Airlines (the Lufthansa Group leisure carrier) has discussed seasonal service from Frankfurt to Batumi as a potential 2026 addition but it is not confirmed. Common service issues for Georgian travelers center on Frankfurt and Munich connection management. Frankfurt is one of the busiest hubs in Europe and short transfers (45 to 60 minutes) can fail when an inbound Lufthansa flight is delayed; building in 90 minutes is a safer choice for important onward connections. Lufthansa Group has run multiple labor strikes in 2023-25 (cabin crew, ground staff, security) that produced same-day cancellations; checking the airline's alert page in the 48 hours before departure is recommended. Refunds on canceled Lufthansa Group flights generally follow EU261 compensation rules, which entitle Georgian passengers to standardized compensation of 250 to 600 euros depending on flight distance and delay length, but the process for claiming can take six to twelve weeks. Compared to Turkish Airlines on Tbilisi to Western Europe, Lufthansa generally prices 50 to 150 USD higher round trip but offers Schengen-side connections that avoid the longer immigration queues at Istanbul, which matters for travelers carrying onward Schengen tickets. Compared to Wizz Air on the same Tbilisi-Berlin or Tbilisi-Vienna sectors, Lufthansa Economy Classic costs roughly twice as much but already includes checked baggage, seat selection, refreshments, and Miles+More earning, so the price gap narrows once Wizz Air add-ons are added. Against Qatar Airways and Emirates for long-haul Asia connections, Lufthansa's Frankfurt and Munich routings to Singapore, Bangkok, and Tokyo are typically more expensive than Doha or Dubai connections but appeal to Georgian travelers who prefer to clear Schengen on the outbound leg and consolidate Star Alliance miles.
Правила багажа
Economy Light: carry-on only on many routes. Economy Classic/Flex usually includes 1 checked bag up to 23 kg. Business Class includes 2 checked bags up to 32 kg each.
Кратко
Хаб
Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC)
Альянс
Star Alliance
Размер флота
~270 aircraft
Направления
200+ destinations
Год основания
1953
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