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Lufthansa Cabin Crew Union Calls One-Day Strike in Germany
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 8, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 8, 2026
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Lufthansa’s cabin crew union UFO has called a one-day strike this Friday, affecting all core Lufthansa and CityLine flights from Frankfurt and Munich between 12:01 a.m. and 10 p.m. local time, amid stalled talks over working conditions and redundancies.
Lufthansa Cabin Crew Union Plans One-Day Strike Impacting German Flights
Main Details of the Upcoming Strike
April 8 (Reuters) - Lufthansa faces a one-day strike this week, the airline's third labor disruption in two months.
Strike Announcement and Scope
The cabin crew union UFO has called on staff at the core Lufthansa brand and its feeder airline Cityline to hold a one-day strike on Friday.
Airports and Timing Affected
All Lufthansa departures from Frankfurt and Munich are set to be affected by the strike from 12:01 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time (2201 GMT Thursday to 2000 GMT Friday), the Independent Flight Attendants’ Organisation (UFO) said on Wednesday. Cityline cabin crew at nine German airports are set to walk out during the same period. In votes held at the end of March, the vast majority of those surveyed voted in favour of strike action following the breakdown of talks.
Union Demands and Negotiation Stalemate
The union said Lufthansa has shown no flexibility in negotiations over working conditions for the 19,000 cabin crew members or the redundancy package for roughly 800 employees of Cityline, which is set to wind down operations.
Union's Statement
“This situation could have been avoided – the responsibility lies with Lufthansa, which has so far not even managed to put forward a proposal suitable for negotiation,” UFO chief Joachim Vázquez Bürger said. Demands include better predictability of shifts and longer notice periods.
Lufthansa's Response
Lufthansa called on the union to resume talks.
Company Apology
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our guests by the UFO’s disproportionate and very short-notice strike," spokesperson Martin Leutke said.
Background: Previous Strikes and Ongoing Dispute
UFO and the pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit went on strike against Lufthansa for one day in mid-February, leading to massive flight cancellations. The pilots applied pressure again in mid-March with a two-day strike. This pay dispute is ongoing.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach, writing by Danny Callaghan, editing by Rod Nickel)
Key Takeaways
- •This marks Lufthansa’s third major labor disruption in two months, following joint pilot and cabin crew strikes in February and a 48‑hour pilot strike in mid‑March (apnews.com).
- •UFO’s demands include improved shift predictability, longer notice periods, and a suitable redundancy package for around 800 CityLine employees facing wind‑down (apnews.com).
- •Lufthansa apologised for the short‑notice action and urged the union to return to negotiations, stressing that sustainable solutions require dialogue (apnews.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lufthansa cabin crew union calls one-day strike in Germany
1When will the Lufthansa cabin crew strike take place?
The strike is scheduled for Friday, affecting all Lufthansa departures from 12:01 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.
2Which Lufthansa flights will be affected by the strike?
All Lufthansa departures from Frankfurt and Munich, as well as Cityline flights from nine German airports, will be affected.
3Why are Lufthansa’s cabin crew going on strike?
The strike follows a breakdown in negotiations over working conditions and redundancy packages, with demands for better shift predictability and notice periods.
4How many Lufthansa strikes have occurred recently?
This is Lufthansa’s third labor disruption in two months, following strikes by UFO and the pilots’ union earlier this year.
5What is Lufthansa's response to the planned strike?
Lufthansa apologized for the inconvenience and called on the union to resume talks to resolve the ongoing dispute.
