Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew are on strike. Hundreds of flights in Frankfurt and Munich were cancelled, affecting at least 69,000 passengers.
In Germany, Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew have gone on strike demanding improved retirement rights. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at several airports, especially Frankfurt and Munich, affecting at least 69,000 passengers.
Why did the strike start?
The German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) and the Independent Flight Attendants Organisation Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO) decided to strike after negotiations with Lufthansa management regarding retirement rights failed to produce results.
The unions are particularly demanding improved retirement security for pilots and cabin crew.
The work stoppage, which began at 00:01 local time, has significantly affected air transport across Germany.
Major cancellations:
- Frankfurt Airport: 450 flights cancelled
- Munich Airport: 275 flights cancelled
In addition, hundreds of flights could not operate at Hamburg Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, and Düsseldorf Airport.
The German Airports Association Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutscher Verkehrsflughäfen (ADV) announced that at least 69,000 passengers were affected by the strike.
Who participated?
The strike affected not only passenger flights but also Lufthansa’s cargo operations. Pilots working in the company’s cargo division also joined the work stoppage.
When will the strike end?
According to union statements, the work stoppage will end today at 23:59. However, if a new agreement cannot be reached between the parties, further strike decisions may be considered in the coming days.
