Cabin crew at Lufthansa have begun a two-day strike following recent walkouts by pilots, disrupting flights across Germany and leading to multiple cancellations. The Independent Flight Attendants’ Organization (UFO) said departures from major hubs including Frankfurt and Munich were affected, with further cancellations expected through Thursday night.
The UFO said negotiations over a new collective agreement had made no progress, prompting the action. A rally is planned in Frankfurt during events marking Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary, where Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to attend.
Last week’s one-day cabin crew walkout already forced hundreds of cancellations at the carrier. Meanwhile the pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has announced additional strikes on Thursday and Friday, escalating a week of industrial action. Union chief Andreas Pinheiro said there had been no movement from the employer in talks.
The planned pilot strikes will affect most Lufthansa departures from German airports and flights by subsidiaries, including Lufthansa Cargo and CityLine, with limited exemptions for routes to parts of the Middle East. Passengers are advised to check flight status with the airline and expect continued disruption as unions press for improved terms amid stalled negotiations.