Lufthansa pilots begin 2-day strike, grounding hundreds of flights
The walkout, called by the German pilot trade union "Vereinigung Cockpit" (VC), started shortly after midnight and is due to run until late Tuesday for pilots at Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa CityLine. At Eurowings, only departures from German airports on Monday were ..
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Lufthansa pilots have commenced a two-day strike, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of flights across its main operations and subsidiaries. The industrial action began shortly after midnight and is scheduled to conclude late Tuesday.
- Hundreds of Lufthansa flights cancelled on Monday.
- The strike is organized by the German pilots' union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC).
- Disagreements over company pension provisions and pay, particularly at Lufthansa CityLine, are the cause of the dispute.
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Lufthansa Pilots Begin 2-Day Strike, Grounding Hundreds of Flights - April 2026
Lufthansa pilots commenced a two-day strike, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of flights across its main operations and subsidiaries. The industrial action began shortly after midnight and concluded late Tuesday. At the same time, the Airports Council International Europe warned of potential jet fuel shortages across the European Union within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. This warning comes as oil prices surged back above $100 a barrel after US-Iranian peace talks failed and the US announced a blockade of Iranian ports. The convergence of labor disputes and supply chain concerns has significantly disrupted European aviation.
