How Do I Find My Lufthansa Booking Code, Class, or Reference Number?

[Stephanie]

How Do I Find My Lufthansa Booking Code, Class, or Reference Number?

 

[Olivie-77]

I actually ran into this exact problem a few months ago when I was trying to check in for my Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt. I couldn’t find my booking code or reference number anywhere in my inbox — I had booked through a third-party site, so things got confusing fast. After digging through emails with no luck, I finally decided to call Lufthansa directly at 877-764-3622, and honestly, that was the best move.

The rep was super friendly and located my reservation in less than two minutes just using my name and travel date. She also explained that the booking code (PNR) is usually a 6-character mix of letters and numbers found on the e-ticket receipt or confirmation email. The class of service (like Economy or Business) appears right next to your flight details.

What impressed me most was how easy it was to fix a small name issue and confirm my seat assignment during that same call. So if anyone’s stuck like I was — whether you booked online or through a travel site — just call 877-764-3622. It’s the fastest way to get your booking details or make changes without all the online hassle.

 

[Mousha]

I actually ran into this same issue last month when I couldn’t find my Lufthansa booking code before checking in for my Frankfurt flight. Turns out, it’s easier than I thought. When you book directly through Lufthansa, your booking code (PNR) is right in the confirmation email — usually a 6-character mix of letters and numbers. If you booked through a travel agency or site like Expedia, the Lufthansa reference number might differ from theirs, so I had to log in at lufthansa.com under “My Bookings” using my last name and booking code to see everything clearly.

That page showed my booking class, seat info, and even the fare rules. I also learned that if you ever need to modify, cancel, or rebook, doing it through Lufthansa’s site or by calling their service center is the fastest way — changes update instantly across all systems.

 

[AskMe]

If you already have a Lufthansa ticket but can’t find the booking code or class, don’t worry—it happens more than you’d think. I’ve misplaced mine before and thought the whole trip was doomed.


The easiest way is to search your email for “Lufthansa” or “booking confirmation.” The 6-character code (letters + numbers) is usually near the top. If you booked through a third party, sometimes the confirmation shows their reference instead—been there too. In that case, log into the airline’s Manage Booking page and try using your last name + flight number/date. That usually pulls it up.


If nothing works, just call 877-764-3622 and they’ll look it up using your name and travel date. It’s way less stressful than digging through emails for an hour.