Lufthansa strike: Why pilots and flight crew walked out of German airline, fueling 800 flight cancellations — Explained
Lufthansa strike: Germany-based global airline operator, Lufthansa, is witnessing a major disruption in its flight operations with several flights cancelled after pilots and flight crews went on strike amid the airline’s efforts to cut costs, reported the news agency Reuters on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
A report from the news portal DW suggests that the strike comes as a result of nearly 4,800 pilots, who work for the passenger airline and the company’s freight transport arm, looking to pressure the company into paying higher contributions to their retirement benefits.
