by Lufthansa Flyer | May 24, 2016 | Featured, Industry News, Lufthansa, Strike, Vereinigung Cockpit |
Late last week, Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) ‘quietly’ agreed to work towards an agreement that would finally put an end to strikes by Lufthansa pilots.
Over the last few months you’ve noticed relative peace between LH and VC as both sides have been negotiating on several levels to reach an agreement that would protect pilot benefits as well as the Airline’s interest. To that end, there have been several separate groups negotiation a variety of issues. Going forward, both sides agreed to consolidate their efforts into one major push and have committed to having issues resolved and new agreements in place by the end of July.
What does this mean?
As long as both sides agree to work together and not pull any surprises, I suspect that we will have little to no risk of service disruptions due to striking pilots this summer. Odds for a deal have improved dramatically once the union provided concessions to the compensation structure for pilots, while LH committed to expanded career opportunities for pilots.
The only time strikes would be called would be when the union had a temper tantrum and wanted to send a message to the airline and its passengers. It appears that they are well past this, and are finally realizing that the best outcome is to get a deal done.
Hopefully the peace lasts……
by Lufthansa Flyer | May 17, 2016 | Featured, Lufthansa, Route Announcements |
Beginning later this year, Lufthansa will begin weekly service between Frankfurt and Madeira, Portugal. The new service is set to begin on November 5 and will operate on Saturdays. Lufthansa will be deploying an A321 on the route.
The flight details are as follows:
Lufthansa LH1170 will depart Frankfurt at 9:40a and arrive in Funchal (FNC) at 12:55p. Flight time is scheduled for 4 hr 15 min.
Lufthansa LH1171 will depart Funchal at 2:30p and arrive in Frankfurt at 7:40p. Flight time is scheduled for 4 hr 10 min.
Lufthansa.com is currently advertising economy fares for as low as €400 while business class fares run in the mid €600 range.
by Lufthansa Flyer | May 14, 2016 | Fare Sale, Featured, Lufthansa |
USA to Europe for $300? Yep….
Due to the fare war between United and American where United has been targeting some of AA’s Hubs, LH passengers get to benefit from the fare deals. This happens because the agreement between LH and United is that United sets the fares for Star Alliance member flights departing the USA, so basically what United charges as a fare, will be the same on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, and Air Canada.
Though there are a lot of great deals, especially on Tuesday departures in November and December, Philadelphia – Dublin is hands down the best deal with fares ranging between $290 and $320 (yes, roundtrip). Other deals out of Miami, Dallas, St. Louis, and Phoenix are good, but not as good as PHL – DUB. The absolute lowest prices seem to happen in November.
Book quick, fare wars are unpredictable and can end anytime without notice.
