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Feb
Lufthansa Strike Causes Major Travel Disruptions in Germany Leading to Hundreds of Flight Cancellations
Lufthansa Strike Causes Major Travel Disruptions in Germany Leading to Hundreds of Flight Cancellations According to official reports and industry sources, pilots and cabin crew at Lufthansa staged a coordinated 24‑hour strike on 12 February 2026, resulting in the cancellation of nearly 800 flights and disruption to travel plans for around 100,000 passengers departing from German hubs such as Frankfurt and Munich. The unions involved, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) for pilots and UFO for flight attendants, called the walkout after negotiations over pension benefits, retirement safeguards and employment conditions faltered. Lufthansa responded...