What does the Lufthansa pilot strike mean for Munich?
Munich. Today pilots went on strike at Lufthansa, knocking out 3,200 flights according to the company’s skeleton timetable. The four-day work stoppage will be the biggest stoppage labour disruption in the German airline’s history.
Why is Lufthansa cutting flights in Germany?
Delays on Lufthansa flights are imminent in Germany. – Copyright AFP Airline giant Lufthansa is planning to cut more than 3,000 flights this summer due to staff shortages and strikes. The news comes as a second wave of announcements is confirmed on Thursday, and currently relates to 2,200 flights – or 3 per cent of those scheduled.
Which airlines are affected by the Lufthansa strike?
The Monday-Thursday strike will also affect subsidiaries Germanwings and Lufthansa Cargo, but not subsidiaries such as Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, British Midland, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa Italia. All content brought to you by The Munich Eye News.
Why has Lufthansa cancelled thousands of flights?
Lufthansa, Europe’s second-largest airline, has issued a letter to customers apologising for having to cancel thousands of flights. Most of the airline industry is in chaos having been forced to scrap thousands of flights due to staff shortages internally and at airports.
Why is Lufthansa cutting flights this summer?
Lufthansa is the latest European airline to announce cuts to its regular schedule over the summer period due to staff shortages and strikes. Germany’s national flag carrier will cut almost 3,000 flights at its hubs at Frankfurt Airport and Munich International Airport. The cuts will also affect the Lufthansa Group’s subsidiary Eurowings.
Why is Lufthansa apologising for cancelling thousands of flights?
– Copyright Jan Zhukov Lufthansa, Europe’s second-largest airline, has issued a letter to customers apologising for having to cancel thousands of flights. Most of the airline industry is in chaos having been forced to scrap thousands of flights due to staff shortages internally and at airports.