Travellers across Europe are facing another wave of travel misery today as a 48-hour pilot strike at Lufthansa and its subsidiaries, Eurowings and Lufthansa CityLine, kicks off. The industrial action, called by the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union, is expected to ground over 80% of flights at the airline’s primary hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, with a significant knock-on effect for passengers at London Heathrow.
The strike began at 00:01 on Thursday, 16 April, and is scheduled to run until 23:59 on Friday, 17 April. While the walkout is centred on German airports, the disruption is rippling across the continent.
Heathrow Passengers Face Flight Scraps
For those flying from London Heathrow, the impact is already being felt. Multiple daily services to Frankfurt and Munich—essential gateways for connecting flights to Asia, Africa, and the Americas—have been pulled from the schedule.
Lufthansa has warned that while they are trying to maintain a skeleton service, the sheer volume of cancellations means thousands of passengers will be stranded or facing severe delays. If you are due to fly with Lufthansa, Eurowings Germany, or CityLine today or tomorrow, you are strongly advised to check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
Why Is This Happening?
The dispute stems from a breakdown in negotiations over pay and pension schemes. Union leaders have described the situation as “deadlocked,” claiming that management has failed to provide viable offers for pilots across the different branches of the group.
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