Date
Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Country
Germany
Schedule
48-hour strike beginning Thursday, March 12, 2026, through Friday, March 13, 2026.
Workers
Pilots
Unions
Vereinigung Cockpit (VC)
Reason
Disputes over pay increases at Lufthansa CityLine and higher company pensions for pilots at Lufthansa Cargo and the core airline.
The 48-hour strike is expected to cause approximately 300 flight cancellations per day. Lufthansa estimates that at least 50% of scheduled flights will operate, with up to 60% of long-haul flights unaffected. Flights to the Middle East are excluded from the strike.
Impact
majorAffected Airlines
Affected Airports