German Airlines Faces Labor Dispute Amid Restructuring Plans

Lufthansa CityLine pilots have authorized a potential strike after wage talks with management stalled, according to the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union. The 99% ‘yes’ vote with 95% participation gives the union’s group bargaining committee a mandate for all further steps. A strike could impact short-haul operations and passenger schedules, as Lufthansa plans to phase out CityLine flying and move routes to Lufthansa City Airlines. Breaking Defense reports.