Lufthansa Pilots to Strike Again for Two More Days Pilots at Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa have announced plans to strike for two additional days, escalating a labor dispute that has already disrupted air travel across the country. The strike, set to begin on Thursday and Friday, follows a 48-hour walkout on Monday and Tuesday that canceled hundreds of flights, with Frankfurt and Munich airports bearing the brunt of the disruption. The airline is also facing a separate work stoppage by cabin crew on Wednesday and Thursday, marking the fourth strike of 2026 and the first major labor action in the airline’s history. By the end of the week, Lufthansa will have experienced six consecutive days of strike-related disruptions, significantly impacting its operations. The pilots’ union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), has remained firm in its demands, with union president Andreas Pinheiro stating that the airline has not made any progress on key issues. In a press release issued on Tuesday, Pinheiro emphasized that Lufthansa and its subsidiaries—Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa CityLine, and Eurowings—have yet to present viable offers regarding the company pension plan or a new collective wage agreement. Pinheiro called for arbitration to resolve the dispute, signaling that the union is unwilling to compromise on its demands. The union’s stance has been consistent, with Pinheiro noting that the strike over the past two days did not alter the airline’s position. The strike has already caused widespread chaos, with around 900 flights canceled at Germany’s two busiest airports, Frankfurt and Munich. The disruption has been particularly severe during the current strike, with the airline’s operations grinding to a halt.#chancellor_friedrich_merz #andreas_pinheiro #lufthansa #vereinigung_cockpit #frankfurt_airport
German Pilots’ Union Demands Two-Day Lufthansa Strike Amid Wage Disputes The German commercial pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has announced a two-day strike at Lufthansa Group airlines, set to disrupt flights from Frankfurt and Munich on Monday and Tuesday, April 13 and 14, 2026. The strike, which was called with less than two days’ notice, affects pilots at Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Lufthansa Cargo AG, Lufthansa CityLine, and Eurowings GmbH flights departing German airports during the strike period. The union claims the action is a response to Lufthansa’s refusal to resolve longstanding wage disputes, including pension-related grievances. The strike is expected to jeopardize at least 80% of flights from Frankfurt and Munich, potentially leaving over 50,000 travelers stranded. Air Traveler Club reported that the disruption could cause significant delays and cancellations, with affected passengers facing uncertainty until the strike concludes. VC President Andreas Pinheiro criticized Lufthansa’s lack of engagement, stating that the airline had not made any serious offers to address the union’s demands despite previous attempts to avoid strike action during the Easter holiday period. “The employers always have the opportunity to avert the strike by submitting negotiable offers,” Pinheiro said, emphasizing the union’s frustration with the airline’s inaction. Lufthansa responded by pledging to minimize the impact on passengers, though it acknowledged the challenges of rebooking flights at short notice. The airline stated it would replace canceled flights with services operated by other Lufthansa Group airlines or partner carriers.#andreas_pinheiro #german_pilots_union #lufthansa_group #vereinigung_cockpit #lufthansa_cargo_ag
Germany: Lufthansa Pilots' Union Calls for Two-Day Strike Lufthansa pilots are preparing to embark on a two-day strike scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, as announced by the pilot’s trade union on Saturday. The strike, which includes Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa Cityline, and Eurowings, is set to begin at 12:01 am on Monday (22:01 UTC on Sunday) and conclude at 23:59 pm on Tuesday. The decision follows a recent one-day strike by Lufthansa cabin crew, which disrupted thousands of passengers and prompted the airline to cancel hundreds of flights. The pilot’s union, the Cockpit Union, cited a lack of willingness from Lufthansa management to resolve ongoing collective bargaining disputes as the primary reason for the strike. Union President Andreas Pinheiro emphasized that despite the company’s decision not to take strike action during the Easter holidays, no serious offers were made to address the workers’ demands. “During this period, there was neither a response nor any discernible willingness to engage in talks on the part of the employers,” Pinheiro stated. The union’s call to action underscores the deepening tensions between the airline and its workforce over unresolved labor issues. The strike follows a similar disruption by Lufthansa’s cabin crew, who walked out for a single day starting at 10:00 pm on Friday. This walkout led to widespread flight cancellations, particularly at Lufthansa’s major hubs in Munich and Frankfurt, as well as other key airports such as Leipzig/Halle, Berlin, and Stuttgart. At Frankfurt’s largest operation, nearly 75% of the 350 scheduled departures were canceled, significantly impacting passenger travel. The airline had to cancel flights in advance to mitigate the effects of the strike, highlighting the operational challenges posed by labor disputes.#lufthansa #cockpit_union #andreas_pinheiro #lufthansa_cargo #lufthansa_cityline
