Germany: Unionized Discover Airlines flight staff striking nationwide through Aug. 30; Lufthansa CityLine cargo strike to occur Aug. 29 /update 1

Unionized pilots and flight attendants with Discover Airlines (4Y) are striking nationwide through 23:59 Aug. 30. The purpose of the work stoppage is to demand progress in collective bargaining negotiations. In support of this work stoppage, Lufthansa CityLine (CL) cargo pilots plan to strike 18:00-23:00 Aug. 29.

Flight disruptions are likely across the Discover Airlines network through late Aug. 30, and the Lufthansa CityLine cargo flight network through late Aug. 29; residual disruptions will probably extend for several hours after the strikes end as the carriers work to reposition aircraft and work through passenger backlog. Although union leaders have not announced any gatherings, striking workers could picket or protest outside airports served by the airline or near Discover Airlines and Lufthansa CityLine offices. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are possible near any such demonstrations.