Lufthansa Pilot Strike On Friday, September 2nd (All Flights Cancelled)

[Fly and Sail]

As there are several European Celebrity Cruises going out this weekend I though this might be worth a read if you're planning to arrive at the port via Germany and Lufthansa:

 

PILOT STRIKE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

 

This was just reported in German news Tagesschau:

 

The next strike is imminent at Lufthansa: After the ground staff, the pilots want to go on strike this Friday. All Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo departures from Germany are said to be affected. Lufthansa pilots have decided to go on a day-long strike this Friday. All departures from Germany of the core company Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo are to be struck, as the union Cockpit (VC) announced.

 

The board of directors decided after intensive negotiations with the company and at the request of the collective bargaining committee, said a spokesman. Lufthansa is expected to draw up an emergency flight plan. In the morning, however, the company was not yet able to provide any information on the effects of the announced pilot strike on passengers.

 

The company said it would do everything possible to keep it as low as possible. Passengers are asked to keep themselves informed at www.lufthansa.com.

The pilots’ union has also prepared to strike at the largest Lufthansa subsidiary, Eurowings, with its around 100 aircraft. According to the ballot counted on Wednesday, 97.9 percent voted in favor of a possible labor dispute. However, there is still a negotiation date in the coming week, so that no specific strike date was initially given for Eurowings.

 

If you're planning to go with Lufthansa for example to Rome for the EDGE departure on Saturday this won't be pretty. Better get on it asap!

 

Safe travels!

Edited September 1, 2022 by Fly and Sail
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[Virginia100]

Another reason it’s Delta or American only for me to Europe. Maybe Brussels Air.

[Fly and Sail]

9 hours ago, Virginia100 said:

Another reason it’s Delta or American only for me to Europe. Maybe Brussels Air.

 

Delta or American doesn't get you to most ports. You'll have to rely on their local partners such as KLM/AirFrance for Delta and British Airways for American Airlines. Both aren't exactly known for their standards of reliability and excellence.