New strikes expected on Lufthansa starting Wednesday

The German national carrier and founding member of the Star Alliance is in trouble again. Lufthansa’s brand image for a reliable as an on time airline may be history for some time to come.

Lufthansa said the planned strike was unnecessary and out of proportion, especially as more talks had been scheduled for Tuesday. “Lufthansa calls on VC to resume talks immediately,” it said in a statement.

On Wednesday, March 18 new strikes are planned by the “Vereinigung Cockpit”, Lufthansa’s pilot union.

According to Lufthansa long haul flights will not be [art pf the strike. Also flights operated by Germanwings, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Austrian should operate normally.

Also Lufthansa Cityline should not have a major problem. Lufthansa is confident to operate most of its 3000 flights and will be able to re-arrange itineraries for other passengers. A special flight schedule will be made public tomorrow on lh.com

Lufthansa states they had given in on many demands made by VC and had a plan in place until 2020 that would have guaranteed growth and secure employment and fair compensation.