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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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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 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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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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Lufthansa 787 Faces Business Class Certification Issue
Lufthansa is currently unable to offer the full business class cabin for sale on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft due to ongoing certification procedures related to its new Allegris cabin concept. Although the Allegris product is already in commercial service on the Airbus A350-900, the business class seats installed on the 787-9 are manufactured by a different supplier. As a…
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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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Lufthansa A320neo Returns to Heathrow After Engine Fault Warning
A Lufthansa Airbus A320neo passenger aircraft returned to London Heathrow Airport shortly after takeoff due to an engine fault warning. The aircraft operating flight LH2473 to Munich departed Heathrow on Wednesday with a delay compared to its scheduled departure time. Shortly after takeoff, after climbing to around 14,000 feet, the crew stopped the climb and decided to return to the…
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Lufthansa’s 100th Anniversary Special Livery Fleet Continues to Grow
As part of Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary celebrations, the special “anniversary fleet” featuring commemorative liveries continues to expand. Following the earlier delivery of a Boeing 787-9, two additional aircraft are now set to join the fleet. According to a company statement, an Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900 will leave paint facilities in Norwich, England, and Châteauroux, France, in the coming…
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