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Two-Day Strike by Lufthansa Cabin Crew Set to Begin Wednesday
Cabin crew at German airline Lufthansa have announced a two-day strike starting Wednesday, April 15, as part of an ongoing labor dispute between employees and management. The decision follows a separate two-day work stoppage by pilots on April 13–14. The Independent Flight Attendants’ Organization (UFO) stated that the strike will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and end shortly before…
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Lufthansa Cabin Crew to Strike on April 10
The Ufo union, representing Lufthansa cabin crew, announced that a strike will take place on April 10. The strike is scheduled to run from 00:01 to 22:00 and is expected to affect all flights departing from Frankfurt and Munich airports. The action may cause significant disruptions as it coincides with the return peak of the Easter holiday period. The dispute…
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The Yellow Cat Escaped From Its Carrier In The Cabin
On a Lufthansa flight, a yellow cat escaped from its carrier and briefly wandered around the cabin. According to a passenger on board, the cabin fell silent while the cat was being searched for. The cabin crew used flashlights to locate it. After a short search, the ginger cat was found. Judging by its facial expression, it did not seem…
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Lufthansa Considers Grounding 20 Aircraft
Lufthansa Group is evaluating the possibility of temporarily grounding part of its fleet due to rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. CEO Carsten Spohr stated that current conditions are directly impacting operational planning, noting that grounding up to 20 aircraft is under consideration.
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Lufthansa, Munich Airport Extend Partnership to 2056
Munich Airport and Lufthansa have signed a new agreement to strengthen their long-standing joint venture, extending the partnership through 2056 and launching plans to expand terminal infrastructure and long-haul operations in Munich. A central element of the deal is the expansion of Terminal 2 facilities. A new pier will be connected to the existing satellite building, increasing annual capacity by…
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Lufthansa Plane Aborts Takeoff at High Speed
Lufthansa flight LH481, operating the Denver–Munich route, was halted during takeoff with a high-speed abort. The flight, operated with Airbus A350-900 registered D-AIVD, was preparing to depart Denver Airport (DEN) for Munich when the takeoff was stopped at approximately 173 knots. The aircraft came to a safe stop, and due to high temperatures in the braking system, “thermal plugs” were…
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World’s Top 20 Airlines Lose $53B After War
Since the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, the combined market value of the world’s 20 largest publicly traded airlines has fallen by approximately $53 billion. The decline is being described as the most serious financial shock to the global aviation industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Financial Times, airspace restrictions…
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Lufthansa Tests “Light Cleaning” in Economy
Lufthansa is trialing a “light cleaning” concept in economy class on around 20 short-haul flights between March 16–29, 2026, across selected European outstations. The initiative aims to reduce operational costs and optimize aircraft turnaround times. Under the new concept, cleaning in the economy cabin is performed only when necessary. Cabin crew assess the condition of the cabin and clean specific…
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Lufthansa Pilots Announce 48-Hour Strike
Pilots at German carrier Lufthansa have announced a 48-hour strike beginning on March 12 amid ongoing disputes over retirement benefits and working conditions. The German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) said negotiations with the airline over improvements to pension contributions and employment conditions for around 5,000 pilots failed to produce an agreement. According to the union, seven rounds of talks…
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Retirement Conditions Dispute at Lufthansa
Retirement Conditions Dispute at Lufthansa | Pilots and Cabin Crew to Hold One-Day Strike Pilots and cabin crew at Germany-based Lufthansa have announced a one-day strike on Thursday due to a dispute over pension contributions and working conditions. The strike will take place between 00:00 and 23:59 and is expected to affect a large number of flights departing from airports…
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