Lufthansa Group requires Travel ID for online check‑in from November 2

Passengers flying with Lufthansa Group airlines must use a Travel ID when checking in online from November 2, with gradual expansion of the rule across regions and airports.

By SafarSamachar Desk2 Nov 2026, 8:46 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Online check‑in without a Travel ID is not allowed for departures from the Schengen area, except those departing from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
2From 2 November, the rule also applies to German departures excluding Frankfurt and Munich.
3Non‑Schengen European departures (including those from Austria and Switzerland) are affected from 2 November, with Zürich excluded.
4Starting 16 November, online check‑in with a Travel ID is required for flights departing from the USA, Canada, Mexico, and for departures from Munich and Zürich.
5From 30 November the rule applies to all regions, including Frankfurt.

Starting 2 November, any passenger using the websites or apps of Lufthansa Group airlines—Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss and Discover Airlines—must present a Travel ID when checking in online. The new regulation initially covers departures from the Schengen area that are not from Germany, Austria or Switzerland.

German flights depart with this requirement as well, except for those leaving Frankfurt and Munich.

The rule also extends to non‑Schengen European destinations, covering flights out of Austria and Switzerland, but excludes Zürich until 30 November. From 16 November the Travel ID will be needed for online check‑in on flights heading to or from the United States, Canada, Mexico, as well as for departures from Munich and Zürich.

By 30 November the requirement applies worldwide, including all German airports such as Frankfurt.

Passengers still have the option of checking in at airport counters or using self‑service kiosks without a Travel ID. They also do not need to obtain one if their ticket is issued by an airline outside the Lufthansa Group. Certain group and tour‑operator bookings that rely on travel agency data for online check‑in are exempt.

In situations where a passenger cannot perform the check‑in themselves, another person may use their own Travel ID to complete the process for the entire group.

What this means for travellers

If you plan to fly with a Lufthansa Group airline from 2 November onward, make sure your Travel ID is ready for online check‑in. The requirement expands progressively, so verify whether your departure city and destination fall within the affected zones as of each date.

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