Lufthansa Flights Disrupted as Cabin Crew Strike Shakes Major Hubs

Lufthansa flights endured significant disruptions on Friday as cabin crew union UFO staged a one-day strike in a protest over unresolved negotiations. The strike, affecting operations at the airline's key Frankfurt and Munich hubs, was the third such event in two months.

The industrial action disrupted all Lufthansa departures from major German airports, impacting tens of thousands of passengers with cancellations and delays. UFO's grievances include working conditions for 19,000 cabin crew and redundancy terms for Cityline staff.

Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport reported approximately 580 flight cancellations, affecting about 72,000 passengers. Lufthansa's brand chief Jens Ritter criticized the strike, calling for renewed talks with the union. Previous labour disputes this year have already led to widespread flight cancellations.