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Policy	American Airlines	Lufthansa
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	First bag fee domestic; intl varies	1×23 kg long-haul; Light fare no checked short-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial (messaging/select routes)	Paid
Economy seat pitch	30–31"	31"
Loyalty programme	AAdvantage	Miles & More
Lounge access	Admirals Club / Flagship Lounge	Business/Senator lounges
Changes & refunds	No change fees most fares; Basic Economy restricted	Flex allows changes; Light/Classic charge fee

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

United States · AA/AAL · #1 in this comparison

American Airlines

Great is what we're going for

#18 Global 4-Star

7.5 / 10

Quick Answer

American Airlines scores 7.5/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.0/10), ranking #18 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is American Airlines a good airline?

American Airlines scores 7.5/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #18 globally with a safety score of 9.0/10. American Airlines is the world's largest airline by fleet size and a oneworld founding member, operating extensive transatlantic service from London plus a dominant Latin America network from Miami. See full profile →

Overall 7.5 Very Good

Safety 9.0 Excellent Safety

Service 7.6 Cabin crew & ground

Value 7.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

7.6

Seat Comfort

7.9

Food & Beverage

7.0

In-Flight Entertainment

7.5

On-Time Performance

7.7

Value for Money

7.5

Key facts

Hub: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) / Charlotte (CLT) / Miami (MIA)
Alliance: oneworld
Founded: 1930
Fleet: 950 aircraft
Region: americas
IATA / ICAO: AA / AAL

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	First bag fee domestic; intl varies
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch	30–31"
Lounge access	Admirals Club / Flagship Lounge
Changes & refunds	No change fees most fares; Basic Economy restricted
Loyalty programme	AAdvantage

Strengths

Flagship Lounge at MIA and JFK
Extensive oneworld network
Strong London–US presence with BA joint venture

Weaknesses

Inconsistent premium product across fleet
DFW hub can feel crowded

Awards & recognition

Oneworld founding member
Largest airline fleet globally

Germany · LH/DLH · #2 in this comparison

Lufthansa

Say Yes to the World

#7 Global 4-Star

7.9 / 10

Quick Answer

Lufthansa scores 7.9/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.4/10), ranking #7 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Lufthansa a good airline?

Lufthansa scores 7.9/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #7 globally with a safety score of 9.4/10. Lufthansa remains Europe's reliability anchor with strong first class on the 747-8, efficient connections, and a vast Star Alliance network. See full profile →

Overall 7.9 Very Good

Safety 9.4 Excellent Safety

Service 8.2 Cabin crew & ground

Value 7.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.2

Seat Comfort

8.0

Food & Beverage

7.8

In-Flight Entertainment

7.5

On-Time Performance

8.5

Value for Money

7.5

Key facts

Hub: Frankfurt & Munich
Alliance: star alliance
Founded: 1953
Fleet: 280 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: LH / DLH

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light fare no checked short-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch	31"
Lounge access	Business/Senator lounges
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes; Light/Classic charge fee
Loyalty programme	Miles & More

Strengths

First Class Terminal Frankfurt
Reliable European connections
Allegris cabin refresh

Weaknesses

Economy catering below Asian peers
FRA hub can feel crowded

Awards & recognition

Best Airline Europe Legacy
Best First Class Terminal FRA

FAQ

Which is better — American Airlines or Lufthansa?

Lufthansa scores higher on FlightLogic at 7.9/10 vs 7.5/10 for American Airlines. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does American Airlines or Lufthansa include a carry-on bag?

American Airlines: Included. Lufthansa: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — American Airlines or Lufthansa?

American Airlines: Partial (messaging/select routes). Lufthansa: Paid.

Does American Airlines include checked baggage?

American Airlines checked baggage: First bag fee domestic; intl varies.

Does Lufthansa include checked baggage?

Lufthansa checked baggage: 1×23 kg long-haul; Light fare no checked short-haul.