Possible massive strikes of LH pilots
Feb 17, 2010, 1:30 am
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Possible massive strikes of LH pilots
It looks like strikesof LH pilots lie ahead. All major German newspapers have it in their headlines. Let's hope that right now it is just a tactical move by the pilots union to build up pressure.
Feb 17, 2010, 3:28 am
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it could start already this running week ...
Pilotengewerkschaft Vereinigung Cockpit gibt heute 12 Uhr das Ergebnis ihrer Urabstimmung über einen Arbeitskampf bei der Deutschen Lufthansa bekannt. Die Airline fürchtet grosse Schäden.
Mit dem Ende der Urabstimmung sind Ausstände theoretisch schon in dieser Woche möglich.
Mit dem Ende der Urabstimmung sind Ausstände theoretisch schon in dieser Woche möglich.
Feb 17, 2010, 4:24 am
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The German Press Association has just announced that the pilots voted by more than 90% to strike. No more details yet.
Feb 17, 2010, 4:35 am
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Strike
The Financial Times Germany has just published that the Lufthansa pilots will be on strike between February 22nd and February 25th for the beginning.
I will fly to Sao Paulo tomorrow and return on the 2nd of March , hope the strike will be done by then, an upgrade to First wouldn´t be bad either
I will fly to Sao Paulo tomorrow and return on the 2nd of March , hope the strike will be done by then, an upgrade to First wouldn´t be bad either
Feb 17, 2010, 4:36 am
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The Financial Times Germany has just published that the Lufthansa pilots will be on strike between February 22nd and February 25th for the beginning.
I will fly to Sao Paulo tomorrow and return on the 2nd of March , hope the strike will be done by then, an upgrade to First wouldn´t be bad either
I will fly to Sao Paulo tomorrow and return on the 2nd of March , hope the strike will be done by then, an upgrade to First wouldn´t be bad either
Feb 17, 2010, 4:37 am
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Spiegel reports stikes will begin on Monday but are open ended. The main goal of the Pilot Union is to stop LH from moving jobs to cheaper subsidiaries. Boy this will be fun. Almost feels like the BA forum now.
Feb 17, 2010, 4:38 am
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The FAZ confirms the dates and adds that the strikes will also affect Germanwings and Lufthansa Cargo (although I don't suppose many FTers use the latter!)
Feb 17, 2010, 4:48 am
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Feb 17, 2010, 4:55 am
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Was due to fly home to the states on 25.2, currently sourcing other airlines, not much availability out of Africa!! 
Feb 17, 2010, 4:58 am
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sick and tired of delays and cancellations....
I have no idea what they are going on strike for but I am getting tired of all the fuss whether it is due to the weather or strikes or whatever. Perhaps better to avoid LH during the next 2 months all together...
Feb 17, 2010, 4:59 am
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It definitely affects longhaul. Call the Sen-Hotline and ask for a rebooking on LX or AUA. The earlier you call the bigger your chances for a seat on another airline are. My experience from the last strike two years ago.
Feb 17, 2010, 4:59 am
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LX (swiss) JFK-ZRH-FRA (or even get off at ZRH and take the train ZRH-FRA)
OS (Austrian Airlines) JFK-VIE-FRA
or UA JFK-FRA (as LH/UA share costs and revenue for these flights, LH may be willing to rebook you for free)
Feb 17, 2010, 5:01 am
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Ouch! I have 8 European flights on LH the next two weeks. After the weather related delays of the last few weeks and the talk of strike now, I'm starting to feel like a BA passenger.
Please post in this thread when more information becomes available.
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