Lufthansa allows cell phones: What can I do on board?

Lufthansa now allows cell phones on board - throughout the flight. But exactly what you can do with your smartphone is strictly regulated. We explain which services you may and may not use.

Lufthansa: Use your mobile phone during the flight - what is allowed?

In general, you can use your smartphone at Lufthansa during the entire flight. However, some services are not allowed in certain situations in order not to endanger security.

• At the gate: You do not have to switch on the flight mode of the smartphone, but can easily surf in the mobile network of your provider. You can also use Bluetooth and listen to music, for example. Telephoning is not welcome on the plane, but at the gate you have the option before the plane takes off.
• On the way to the runway (taxi): From now on you have to switch on the flight mode. This deactivates the mobile data, but you can still use Bluetooth. You can also log in to Lufthansa’s WLAN, but do not yet have Internet access. Be sure to leave your phone in flight mode and activate the individual services separately.
• At the start: The same provisions apply here as for the way to the runway. Flight mode is mandatory, but Bluetooth and WiFi are allowed.
• In the air: As soon as the seat belt signs are switched off, you can surf the Internet via the Lufthansa WLAN network. The mobile data connection must also be switched off, but Bluetooth is still allowed in addition to the WLAN.
• When landing: If the crew prepares to land, there is no longer any WiFi via the Lufthansa portal. However, you can still use Bluetooth and stay connected to the Lufthansa portal via WLAN. However, the flight mode must remain switched on.
• On the way to the gate: Once you have landed, you can switch on the mobile data on the way to the gate. You can now also switch off flight mode. The Lufthansa WLAN is no longer available. You can still access the Lufthansa portal.
• At the gate: As before, you can make phone calls and surf your own mobile network.

Tip: Save this page for the flight offline

To have this practical overview at hand for your flight, you can temporarily save our article offline.

• To do this, simply tap on the menu button with the three dots on the top right of the smartphone and then on the download symbol in the top bar (down arrow).
• Later you can delete the page again by going to the menu button and then "Downloads". Hold down the entry and tap the trash.

So that you also have a window seat on the next flight, you should reserve the seat with Lufthansa. We show how it works very easily online.