LUFTHANSA has announced that negotiations with UFO, the union representing the majority of their cabin crews have broken down. Both sides set November 1 as a deadline to reach agreement and with the lack of any progress, the union has now threatened ‘imminent’ strikes.
As is their typical method, they provided no indication as to when these strikes may come. In past tantrums, the union usually offered 24 hours notice and would target certain parts of LH’s timetable.
The best that union could offer at this point is the fact that they’ll announce additional details and plans on Monday.
As disruptive as these strikes can be, Lufthansa has been fairly proactive with providing rebooking and refund options for passengers affected by strike disruptions. If you travels involve LH in the next week or so, pay special attention. Usually the Union doesn’t wait too long to send its tired message.
How many strikes does this make, in the last two years? Fifteen? It is time to stop flying Lufthansa.
Absurd. LH is going to be undone by these silly strikes.
LH may be good about rebooking BUT I’m still waiting for my refund for out of pocket expenses (extra night of hotel and meals) along with my 261 refund from the last strike in September. If LH is going to accept strikes, they have to get a lot better about making it up to their customers.
What a joke! Does anyone work anymore? Time to switch to the ME carriers.