Both the pilots' association (Vereinigung Cockpit) and the cabin crew union (UFO) have called a major strike for Tuesday, August 26, 2024 through Friday, August 30, 2024. All flights of the Lufthansa subsidiary Discover Airlines departing from Frankfurt and Munich are affected.
The simultaneous strike announcement by both unions means that for Discover Airlines, flight operations at the airports affected will be almost completely halted. This particularly affects numerous international flights that were scheduled to depart from Frankfurt and Munich to destinations worldwide. The strike is expected to have a significant impact on passengers who have already booked their travel plans for this period. Flight cancellations, delays and complicated rebookings will be the result.
The Lufthansa Group, to which Discover Airlines belongs, has experienced several industrial disputes in the past. However, the simultaneous call for strikes by two unions is unusual and new for Lufthansa.