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Lufthansa Cancels 800 Flights Due to 24-Hour Strike

Published February 12, 2026, 17:25
Lufthansa Cancels 800 Flights Due to 24-Hour Strike

Lufthansa canceled approximately 800 flights in Germany due to a 24-hour strike by pilots and cabin crews, affecting around 100,000 passengers. The strike was caused by disagreements regarding pensions and the closure of its subsidiary CityLine. The airports of Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg, and Dusseldorf were significantly affected, while most flights from Munich were operated as scheduled. Lufthansa condemned the strike and its impact on passengers, while trying to limit the consequences. The pilots are demanding improved pension benefits, while the cabin crew union is protesting the closure of CityLine and the management's refusal to negotiate a collective social plan. Lufthansa has announced 4,000 job cuts to reduce costs.