by Lufthansa Flyer | Nov 22, 2015 | Featured, Lufthansa, Passenger Experience, Security |
Due to the attacks in Paris and the ongoing police activity taking place in and around Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, Lufthansa has asked passengers to be prepared for additional scrutiny.
Specifically, passengers are asked to carry their passport or identity card even if travel is taking place within the ‘Schengen’ region which normally does not require any border control or identity checks. This applies to passengers traveling on any of Lufthansa Group’s airlines.
Passengers should expect spot checks for flights arriving or departing the above mentioned countries. In addition there is a higher chance of random checks for other travel within Schengen zones. It makes sense to act as though Schengen rules have been suspended and be prepared with proper documentation no matter where in Europe you may be.
According to the EU, this security enhancement will be in place through at least the middle of December with a good probability of being extended beyond that time frame.
Travelers who cannot provide proper identification are subject to being banned from entering a country or fines.
I’ll be in Europe next week and am curious to see how different things look and feel compared to my last visit a few months ago…..
by Lufthansa Flyer | Nov 21, 2015 | Featured, Lufthansa, Strike |
In a move designed to help reach long-term labor peace, Lufthansa has invited the leadership of all 3 Unions that represent their employees to sit down with the airline’s leadership.
On December 2, leaders from UFO (Flight Crew Union), VC (Pilots Union), and Verdi (Ground Staff) will meet with LH so that all sides that share their expectations. Lufthansa is expected to present what their objectives are in terms of striking a balance between sustained long term success of the airline and the benefits and needs of employees.
With this meeting scheduled, it seems that the threat of strikes has been abated at least for the short term. There have also been hints along the way that strike risks should be low during the Holiday season and if the meeting is constructive on December 2, we may see the risks of strikes reduce even further.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Nov 21, 2015 | Featured, Lufthansa, Route Announcements |
Lufthansa announced that it will swap service to Rzesow, Poland and Tirana, Albania beginning in March of next year.
Currently, Lufthansa serves Rzeszow from Frankfurt. However beginning March 28, service to Rzeszow will be switched to Munich. Service will continue on a 1 flight per day schedule.
In return, Munich will give up Munich – Tirana, Albania on March 26. Frankfurt will become the origin for flights to Tirana beginning on March 27. Service will continue on a 1 flight per day schedule.
