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Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike Scheduled for Friday at Frankfurt and Munich Airports
The Independent Flight Attendants Association announced a strike by Lufthansa cabin crew on Friday at the airline's main German hubs, Frankfurt and Munich. The action targets flights operated by Lufthansa German Airlines and involves around 4,000 crew members. The strike coincides with the post-Easter holiday travel period, potentially affecting passenger schedules.
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The Independent Flight Attendants Association (UFO) has called for a strike by cabin crew at Deutsche Lufthansa on Friday, April 5, 2024. The strike will affect operations at Frankfurt and Munich airports, Lufthansa's two largest German hubs. It involves approximately 4,000 flight attendants employed by Lufthansa German Airlines.
The union represents over 20,000 Lufthansa cabin crew members in Germany. UFO stated that the strike aims to address ongoing disputes in wage negotiations. Negotiations between the union and Lufthansa have been stalled since last year.
The strike is set to begin at 04:00 local time on Friday and continue until further notice.
It will impact departures and arrivals at Frankfurt and Munich, which handle the majority of Lufthansa's German flights. Lufthansa operates more than 1,000 daily flights from these hubs during normal operations. Passengers traveling on Friday, particularly those returning from Easter holidays, may face delays or cancellations.
The Easter period, ending around April 1, 2024, saw increased travel volumes across Europe. Lufthansa has not yet detailed specific contingency measures.
talks between UFO and Lufthansa broke down in March 2024 after multiple rounds of negotiations.
The union seeks pay increases to offset inflation and improved working conditions. Lufthansa has offered raises but the proposals have not met union demands. Previous strikes by UFO in 2023 led to widespread flight disruptions, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
The current action follows a pattern of industrial disputes in the German aviation sector. Other airlines, such as Eurowings, have faced similar labor challenges recently. The German government and aviation authorities monitor such strikes due to their impact on air traffic.
