"The head of the union, Andreas Pinheiro, said he expects around 300 flight cancellations per day, compared with what Lufthansa said were 800 flight cancellations during the previous walkout on February 12."
"According to Lufthansa, however, at least half of scheduled flights will still run over the two days, with up to 60% of flights on long-haul routes expected to operate."
"The union, for its part, is calling for pay increases at the regional subsidiary CityLine and for higher company pensions for pilots at Lufthansa Cargo and the core Lufthansa airline."
Pilots from Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa Cityline initiated a two-day strike starting Thursday midnight, primarily affecting Munich and Frankfurt operations. The union Vereinigung Cockpit expects around 300 flight cancellations daily, significantly fewer than the 800 cancellations from a previous February walkout. Lufthansa projects at least 50% of scheduled flights will operate, with up to 60% of long-haul routes continuing service. Middle East flights are excluded from strike action. The union demands pay increases for CityLine regional staff and enhanced company pensions for pilots at Lufthansa Cargo and the main airline. Lufthansa characterizes the strike as unnecessary escalation amid global travel disruptions.
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