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Lufthansa is facing another pilot’s strike tomorrow

Lufthansa (Frankfurt) meanwhile is facing another day of strikes tomorrow (September 30) by its pilots, represented by the Vereinigung Cockpit union. The strike revolves around a dispute concerning retirement benefits.

The union issued this statement (translated from German):

The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) 2014 plans industrial action at Lufthansa for tomorrow Tuesday, September 30.

Lufthansa pilots are on September 30, 2014 from 8.00 – 23.00 local time will strike on long-haul flights with the aircraft types Airbus A380, Boeing 747, Airbus A330 and Airbus A340 will not perform any departures from Frankfurt Airport. With this strike, a new collective agreement transitional care will be achieved.

Since Lufthansa management has not submitted any compromise or competitive offer, we are forced to take these other measures.

The Vereinigung Cockpit declares that it is always ready to avert strikes. We regret any inconvenience to the customers of Lufthansa.

Lufthansa:

Lufthansa is facing a strike by its flight attendants tomorrow

Lufthansa (Frankfurt) is facing a strike by its cabin staff (flight attendants), represented by the Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO).

The company issued the following statement:

Strike actions by the Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO) announced for Friday, August 31, 2012

No strike actions are planned for today, Thursday, August 30, 2012. Thus, Lufthansa is confident to provide stable flight operations.

According to the latest UFO announcement, strike measures will start tomorrow, Friday, August 31, 2012. Details on the scope of the strikes (affected airports and expected duration) will be published by the union at very short notice only.

Lufthansa will do its utmost best to communicate the details on this page as soon as possible and to minimize the impacts on its customers.

In case of strike and resulting flight irregularities, passenger support and service have paramount priority.

Passengers whose flights have been cancelled due to strike action are entitled to rebook or cancel free of charge, regardless of the fare conditions.

Passengers travelling within Germany whose flights have been cancelled due to strike action may alternatively travel by train with Deutsche Bahn. To do so, customers can exchange their e-ticket for a travel voucher under “My bookings” or at any Lufthansa check-in kiosk.

Beyond that Lufthansa cannot offer further compensation or reimbursement. Flight cancellations due to strike action are considered force majeure by EU regulation. Thus, Lufthansa is exempted from the obligation of providing compensation payments.

Lufthansa:

Lufthansa brings the Airbus A380 to Houston

Lufthansa (Frankfurt) started Frankfurt-Houston (Bush Intercontinental) Airbus A380 service yesterday (August 1) making it the fourth U.S. city serviced by the A380 by Lufthansa.

Flight LH 440 touched down at approximately 13:37 CDT and was greeted to a water canon salute and a welcome party by airline, airport and government officials. The registration of the A380 used was D-AIMB. The return flight was LH 441.

Lufthansa: