Since last-minute travel can be expensive, some airlines and hotels offer what's called compassionate fares or bereavement rates. This could range from a percent discount to a flexible offer, such as no change fee for the return flight in case you need to leave sooner or stay longer. If you want to know if Lufthansa bereavement flights are available because you're loyal to the airline or prefer their flight schedule, read on to learn what we found out.

Are Lufthansa bereavement flights available?

Like some other airlines, Lufthansa doesn't specifically state on its website whether it offers discounted airfare or ticket flexibility for bereavement travel. Some sites claim that the airline offers compassionate fares for flights leaving from the US or Canada, but that's not easily verified.

If you're interested in flying Lufthansa and want to know whether you can take advantage of a bereavement fare, you'll need to get in touch with their customer service center through the Help channel on their website. There isn't a specific US-based reservations contact listed, but you may be able to chat with a representative by selecting "Feedback and other enquiries." You can also try calling 516-738-4422, which is listed on Lufthansa's US Customer Relations webpage.

When you're talking to a Lufthansa representative, be prepared to tell them the route you want to fly and the dates you are considering so that they can use those details to check whether there are compassionate fares or ticket flexibility available for your desired flights.

Other ways to find discounted airfare

If you find that Lufthansa bereavement fares are not available for your route or dates, don't despair. There are plenty of ways to find deals on last-minute flights. On top of that, Skyscanner has some handy flight search tools that will help you find the best-available airfare.

Cheapest time to fly

Schedule flexibility isn't always possible around the time of a serious illness or passing of a loved one. But if you don't have set dates you need to travel, you can use our Whole Month search to zero in on the dates that are cheapest to fly. Under depart and return, just select "Flexible dates" and then choose a month. From there, we'll show you the price breakdown by day so you can select the dates that work best for your wallet and schedule.

Add nearby airports

Many cities are served by multiple airports. When you're flying to a new destination, you may not even realize that there is more than one option available. When you start your flight search on Skyscanner, be sure to check the "Add nearby airports" boxes under the origin and destination cities so we can check all applicable airports for the lowest airfare.

Track airfare changes

Another top flight search tool is Price Alerts. If you know you'll need to fly but don't need to book right away, you can keep a lazy eye on the airfare by setting a Price Alert on Skyscanner. Any time the cost of your route changes (up or down), we'll notify you right away. That way you can pivot to a different flight or lock down a low fare as soon as it's available.

Final thoughts: Lufthansa bereavement fares

Although it's not clear whether Lufthansa bereavement fares are available, there are still ways to find good deals on flights. Take advantage of Skyscanner's handy search tools, and then set Price Alerts for all the routes you want to watch so that you can book when airfare drops. We hope this helps lessen the stress around travel during this difficult time.