Yes, Lufthansa gives the passengers the privilege to hold the tickets for 48 hours on booking before confirming or canceling the trip. The Lufthansa airlines reservations on hold mean a passenger can take a while after the seat reservation is done to confirm the journey. If the ticket is not confirmed by the passenger within the prescribed period, the ticket will be deemed canceled by the airline. 

Kindly reach the upcoming illustrations to learn about the benefits, policies, and procedures to book a Lufthansa ticket on hold.

Ticket hold policy of Lufthansa:

• The hold ticket must be confirmed within the given time of 48 hours; otherwise, it will be canceled by the airline.
• Hold tickets can be booked with a minimum amount, and the final payment can be made later on confirmation of the trip.
• Passengers cannot claim a refund of the paid booking money if the ticket is canceled.
• In case the passenger confirms the journey and pays for the remaining amount, the payment will be made according to the old price of the ticket, and revised ticket charges will not apply.
• Any promotional voucher code and miles cannot be redeemed while booking hold tickets on Lufthansa.
• A credit card number will be needed to book a hold ticket on Lufthansa under Reservation with a price guarantee.

Advantages of booking a hold ticket on Lufthansa:

There are a few advantages of Lufthansa secure your fare with hold booking, as discussed herein;

• A passenger can save the last-minute search and booking of a high-priced flight ticket.
• Hold ticket gives ample time to the passenger to confirm the journey.
• The ticket is booked on a regular fare, and the remaining payment will be charged in the same amount. No extra charges will be levied on confirmation.
• The hold ticket can be booked online and confirmed in the easy procedure within 48 hours.
• Hold tickets are especially beneficial when you have to travel in emergency situations and need a few more hours to confirm the trip.

 To know more benefits and booking of hold tickets, please reach the Lufthansa customer service and resolve the queries.

The procedure to book a Lufthansa ticket on hold:

Suppose your journey is tentative, and you need a bit of time to confirm the trip. However, if you wish to reserve the flight seats to save the last-minute rush, check the modes elaborated herein for Lufthansa hold booking of tickets:

Online booking: To book a hold ticket on Lufthansa under “Reservation with a price guarantee,” you can follow a simple online method and keep the tickets on hold for 48 hours before confirming:

• Go to the official webpage of Lufthansa on lufthansa.com or log in from the Lufthansa app.
• Start booking the ticket on the homepage.
• Enter destination, date, and time.
• Enter the personal details of the passenger. 
• Hit the search flight tab. 
• Select your desired flight. 
• Go to the payment option. 
• Choose the “Reservation with Price guarantee” option.
• Enter your credit card number. 
• The ticket will be reserved for the next 48 hours. You may receive an email on confirmation of the hold ticket, along with other information.

And when you decide to make the journey, the hold ticket can be confirmed in the following steps:

• Open the My bookings on the Lufthansa website or app 
• Enter your ticket number or reference code and last name
• Retrieve the booking of the hold ticket
• Pay the required amount
• Confirm the reservation with Lufthansa
• You will instantly receive an email with the confirmation of the ticket with Lufthansa.

Call to book a hold ticket:  In case you want assistance to book the hold ticket regarding the fare and mode of payment and for other queries, please call Lufthansa customer service and speak to a person in detail for complete information. To connect on the Lufthansa phone number to book hold tickets:

• Call on 1800 102 5838
• The call starts with IVR instructions 
• Initiate the process with the selection of language for communication from the options given by the IVR
• Press 1: for booking queries
• Press 2: for cancellation, rescheduling
• Press 3: for special assistance
• Press #; to speak to a customer service person for assistance.
• Request to book a ticket on hold and share the relevant details of the travel
• Get the necessary information on the same from the Lufthansa representative.
• The customer service person will book the ticket on your behalf, and you can confirm it in the next 48 hours.

Can hold tickets be used for group bookings?

Yes, hold tickets can be booked on Lufthansa for groups. However, it must be confirmed or canceled within 48 hours of the reservation.

Can the hold time of Lufthansa tickets be extended?

In case you cannot decide within 48 hours after the purchase of the hold ticket and wish to extend the hold time of the reservation, an amount will be charged as a fee as an extension for the hold ticket. 

To gather more information on Lufthansa hold fare, please call Lufthansa customer service and get the appropriate guidance.

Official weblink: https://www.lufthansa.com

Regarding hold fare/time visit: https://www.lufthansa.com/ge/en/flexible-booking