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
