Frequently Asked Questions

We support Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020/2024), X-Plane 11/12, and Prepar3D (P3D). Windows, macOS, and Linux are all supported, including multi-PC and networked simulator setups.

Yes! It is completely free to join and fly with. There are no membership fees, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs.

Register for an account and pick a realism level that suits your style. From there, a step-by-step onboarding checklist walks you through setting up the tracking software, booking your first flight, and getting airborne.

No, VATSIM is optional but encouraged. You can fly offline or on any multiplayer network. Flights on VATSIM are tracked automatically and are recognised for additional achievements.

We offer three realism levels: Casual (simplified procedures, depart from any airport), Balanced (standard rules, the default), and Realistic (full real-world procedures with exclusive perks). Pick your level during onboarding and change it anytime from account settings.

We use purpose-built tracking software that runs alongside your simulator and automatically records your flights — including route, altitude, speed, and fuel data. Manual logging is also permitted if you prefer.

No. We don't use a rank hierarchy. Progression comes through achievements, badges, and community events rather than a rigid rank structure.

A single account gives you access to every partner airline in the Lufthansa Group. Each airline has its own CrewNet with dedicated routes, fleet, and branding, but you fly them all under one profile.

The Lufthansa brand includes mainline passenger services (DLH), dedicated freighter operations via Lufthansa Cargo (GEC), next-generation European services via Lufthansa City Airlines (LHX), and regional feeders via Lufthansa CityLine (CLH). All operate from Frankfurt and/or Munich.

Lufthansa operates from two main hubs: Frankfurt (FRA), the primary intercontinental gateway and cargo center, and Munich (MUC), a five-star hub with a growing long-haul network and City Airlines operations.

Yes! Lufthansa Cargo operates Boeing 777F freighters on dedicated cargo routes from Frankfurt to destinations across the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Cargo flies 24/7 with many night-time departures.