Lufthansa cabin crew strike disrupts hundreds of flights in Germany

Around 20,000 cabin crew members of Lufthansa have launched a large-scale strike in Germany, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

The action was organised by the UFO trade union amid stalled negotiations over wage increases and improved working conditions, according to Spiegel.

The strike began at midnight on April 10 and is set to last until 22:00, affecting Germany’s major aviation hubs, including Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport.

In Frankfurt alone, around 75% of nearly 350 scheduled flights were cancelled. Disruptions were also reported in Berlin, Stuttgart, and Leipzig/Halle.

Although the strike officially concerns departures from Germany, its impact is being felt internationally, with widespread cancellations affecting return flights as well, complicating travel for passengers after the Easter holiday period.

Lufthansa said the dispute stems from ongoing negotiations over a new collective agreement, including social guarantees for employees of its subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine. Around 800 jobs may be at risk. Talks between the parties are continuing without a resolution.