04 Mar 2024 | 10:23 AM UTC
Germany: Unionized Lufthansa ground staff to strike at airports nationwide, March 7-9
Unionized Lufthansa ground crew to strike at airports across Germany 04:00 March 7-07:10 March 9. Air travel disruptions likely.
Unionized ground staff employed by Lufthansa (LH) and affiliated with the Verdi labor union plan to strike at airports nationwide 04:00 March 7-07:10 March 9. The union is demanding increased pay and an inflation compensation bonus for employees. The strike will likely impact Lufthansa services at airports nationwide.
Passenger processing delays and resultant flight disruptions are highly likely across the Lufthansa network; residual disruptions will probably extend for several hours after the strike ends as the carrier works to clear its flight backlog. Striking workers could picket outside airports or near Lufthansa offices; heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near any demonstrations that materialize.
Reconfirm travel arrangements if booked to fly with Lufthansa March 7-9. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Allow extra time to clear check-in and security for Lufthansa flights during the strike period. Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution.
Lufthansa is the busiest airline in Germany and operates at all of the country's largest airports. Previous strikes by Verdi-affiliated ground staff in recent weeks have led to the cancellation of up to 90 percent of Lufthansa services at affected airports. The next round of collective bargaining is scheduled for March 13-14; should the parties fail to come to an agreement, further strikes are almost certain.
