New aircraft strike tomorrow Wednesday 27 July 2022 and the workers of the German company are crossing their arms Lufthansa, the national airline.
Thousands of canceled flights are expected from airports in Germany and also in Napoli, in the airport of Capodichino, there will be many inconveniences for arriving travelers.
Lufthansa has decided to cancel almost all flights in its national hubs in Frankfurt and Munich because ground personnel will go on strike. The context of flight disruptions is much broader, as we know, because it has been for many weeks that, especially the staff of low cost airlines, have been on strike and protest for better working conditions, causing the cancellation and delays of many flights.
Over 1000 flights canceled by Lufthansa
As announced by the company, Lufthansa will cancel more than 1000 flights from Frankfurt and Munich tomorrow, some will be canceled even today 26 July, leaving about 134000 passengers on foot.
678 flights from Frankfurt and 345 flights from Munich will be canceled and there will be re-bookings for passengers who will suffer the discomfort. All time if it will be possible, considering that the capabilities of the aircraft are limited.
Probable inconveniences also on 28 and 29 July
Lufthansa has announced that there may be further cancellations also Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July
The reasons for the strike
The workers of Ver.di services are involved in the strike and the reason is to do pressure on Lufthansa for salary-related negotiations of approximately 20.000 employees of the airline's logistics, technical and cargo branches.
A 9,5% salary increase is being asked for this 2022, mainly due to high inflation.
Travel insurance: better be foresight
We remind you that travelers using the plane have a wide choice of travel insurance to protect your travel from any cancellations, but also to stay covered at the health level in case of health problems and possible hospitalizations or if you have to contact the health authorities of a foreign country.
Photo source: Wikipedia (TJDarmstadt)
