German Carrier Grounded Amid Contract Dispute With Pilots Union

Lufthansa is facing a two-day pilot strike after negotiations with the Vereinigung Cockpit union failed to achieve contractual changes related to the company’s pension scheme. The strike, affecting flights from German airports on March 12 and 13, 2026, comes after seven rounds of negotiations without a substantial offer from the airline. Lufthansa CityLine pilots are also striking over pay, with the union rejecting the company’s first offer. Lufthansa aims to minimize the impact on passengers by operating flights with other airlines within the group and partner airlines. This development was first reported by AeroTime.