Lufthansa had originally planned to resume flights between Dusseldorf and Chicago in late March, but has now decided to cancel the service altogether.
The previous timetable had 6x/week service set to resume between the 2 cities on March 27.
Daily multi-flight service from Chicago to Frankfurt and Munich remains unchanged.
The union representing LH’s cabin crew came out with an announcement today stating that their members will walk off their jobs beginning November 6 and lasting UNTIL November 13. This is not a typo or an autocorrect blunder.
Further details were not forthcoming so it is not known whether it is an absolute strike by all crew for the whole week which would paralyze the airline, or if there will be targeted strikes during the week. I suspect the latter.
In the past, the union would target specific service such as short haul or long haul service but typically not both at the same time. These rolling strikes would last 2-3 days.
The squirrelly union left itself an out saying should Lufthansa approach them with another offer, they would consider calling off the strike. How very benevolent of them……
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.
Due to the tragedy of the Kogalymavia / Metrojet crash in the Sinai region of Egypt, Lufthansa has taken immediate steps to avoid the airspace.
According to LH, they are rerouting flights away from the region out of an abundance of caution until the cause of today’s crash can be identified.
There are varying reports suggesting that the plane was experience technical difficulties moments before the crash as well as unsubstantiated claims of responsibility coming from ISIS-affiliated groups that operate in the area.
Passengers should not experience any delay or inconvenience as a result of these amended flight paths.
Lufthansa announced today that it will reduce the frequency of flights between Frankfurt and Tokyo Narita as well as ‘downgauge’ the aircraft used on the route.
Beginning March 27, Frankfurt – Tokyo Narita will be reduced from 7x/week to 3x/week. The 747-400 that currently serves the route will be replaced by an Airbus A340-300.
The flight schedule is as follows:
LH710 departs Frankfurt at 1:40p and arrives in Tokyo at 8:15 the following morning (Tuesday, Friday, Sunday).
LH711 departs Tokyo at 9:40a and arrives in Frankfurt at 3:00p (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday).
