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February 12 Strikes Disrupt Lufthansa Flights Amid Pension Dispute

2/11/2026

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The VC pilots' union has called a 24-hour strike for February 12, affecting all flights from German airports, including Frankfurt and Munich, amid a pension payments dispute with Lufthansa.
The UFO union of flight attendants plans a February 12 strike at CityLine over the employer's refusal to negotiate a social plan.
Intermittent talks between the unions and Lufthansa have occurred, but no resolution has been reached, leaving ongoing disruption risk.

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The VC pilots' union has called a 24-hour strike for February 12, affecting all flights from German airports, including Frankfurt and Munich, amid a pension payments dispute with Lufthansa.
The UFO union of flight attendants plans a February 12 strike at CityLine over the employer's refusal to negotiate a social plan.
Intermittent talks between the unions and Lufthansa have occurred, but no resolution has been reached, leaving ongoing disruption risk.