Lufthansa Group Mandates Travel ID for Online Flight Check-ins

The Lufthansa Group is implementing a mandatory Travel ID account for online check-in across its websites and mobile applications, affecting all seven of its airlines: Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover, Edelweiss, and Air Dolomiti. This new Travel ID serves as a unified user profile, consolidating personal data, booking history, and online transactions under a single email address for all group airlines, with the option to link the Miles & More loyalty program. The requirement will be rolled out in four phases, dependent on the country of departure, not passenger nationality or destination. As of October 20, the rule applies to flights departing from Schengen Area countries, excluding Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. On November 2, European countries outside the Schengen zone, along with Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (excluding Frankfurt, Munich, and Zurich hubs), will be included. Starting November 16, departures from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as well as Munich and Zurich, will require the Travel ID. By November 30, Frankfurt and all remaining destinations, including flights to and from Israel, will be covered. Israeli passengers, particularly those with connecting flights in European hubs, are advised to verify the deadlines for each flight segment individually, as the Travel ID might be needed for a return flight from Europe before the new rules take effect for departures from Ben Gurion Airport. Airport check-in via counters or self-service kiosks will not require a Travel ID. Exceptions also apply to tickets issued by airlines outside the Lufthansa Group, codeshare partner flights, group bookings, and certain charter and package tours. If multiple passengers are on a single booking, only the person checking in needs a Travel ID, including travel agents registering clients. This change follows Ryanair's announcement of modified check-in and baggage drop deadlines starting November 10.