To speak to a live person at Lufthansa Airlines, you can follow these steps:

1. Call Lufthansa Airlines customer service at 1-800-645-3880.
2. Press 1 for flight reservations or say "flight reservations" when prompted by the automated voice.
3. If you know your reservation number, enter it when prompted. Otherwise, wait for the system to connect you to the next available agent.
4. Once connected, explain your issue or question to the representative and they will assist you.

Alternatively, you can also reach out to Lufthansa Airlines through their social media accounts or online chat support on their website.