Mar 28, 2014, 7:06 am
Last edit by: warakorn
VC has announced a stike phase from 0am on 02APR14 till 11.59pm on 04APR14:
Expect massive advance cancellations. VC pilots only operate LH Mainline A32S, B737 and longhaul widebodies, so expect cancellations on such flights.
The current list of cancellations can be found here:
http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal/lh/de/flight_services/cancelled_flights?nodeid=118127922&l=de&cid=18002
Or just open your booking and take a look.
Once the cancellation is announced LH allows rebooking online or via the phone. The exact procedure is described here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/lufthansa-austrian-swiss-brussels-lot-other-partners-miles-more/1541419-flyertalk-vielfliegertreff-lufthansa-irreg-interview.html
According to EU passenger rights regulation EC261/2004 article 8, the operating carrier (Lufthansa) is responsible to reroute passengers under comparable transport conditions, to their final destination at the earliest opportunity.
Article 8 also applies in situations like strikes.
Tickets issued for 2-4APR just received a waiver to rebook for free:
Die VC wird ihre Mitglieder vom 02. April 00.00 Uhr bis 04. April 23.59 Uhr zum bundesweiten Arbeitskampf zur Durchsetzung eines neuen Tarifvertrages Übergangsversorgung aufrufen.
The current list of cancellations can be found here:
http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal/lh/de/flight_services/cancelled_flights?nodeid=118127922&l=de&cid=18002
Or just open your booking and take a look.
Once the cancellation is announced LH allows rebooking online or via the phone. The exact procedure is described here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/lufthansa-austrian-swiss-brussels-lot-other-partners-miles-more/1541419-flyertalk-vielfliegertreff-lufthansa-irreg-interview.html
According to EU passenger rights regulation EC261/2004 article 8, the operating carrier (Lufthansa) is responsible to reroute passengers under comparable transport conditions, to their final destination at the earliest opportunity.
Article 8 also applies in situations like strikes.
Tickets issued for 2-4APR just received a waiver to rebook for free:
Announced strike of the pilots union from April, 2nd – 4th, 2014
The pilots union “Vereinigung Cockpit” (VC) has called upon its members at Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings to cease work for three days from Wednesday, April 2nd 2014, 00:00, to Friday, 4th April 2014, at 23:59 at all German airports.
In order to keep impact of the strike as low as possible, Lufthansa will inform its customers about details of flight cancellations and alternative travel options via www.LH.com as soon as possible. Customers, who advised their contact information, will be informed by e-mail and SMS notifications about changes of their flights.
Lufthansa will publish a list with cancelled flights as well as information for passenger services on Monday afternoon, 31st March 2014.
Passengers holding a Lufthansa/SWISS/Austrian Airlines or Brussels ticket for flights on April 2nd – April 4th, 2014 from/to/via Germany, are permitted to rebook their flight once free of charge online via My Bookings with immediate effect, provided that:
- the ticket was issued on/before March 28th, 2014
- the new travel date is on/before September 30th, 2014
- the original ticket class remains
- all other fare conditions are adhered to
Passengers may also contact our service center on +49(0)69-86-799-799* or via one of our local phone numbers.
* Calls from German landlines at local rates, call charges from German mobile networks may vary dependent upon the provider
The pilots union “Vereinigung Cockpit” (VC) has called upon its members at Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings to cease work for three days from Wednesday, April 2nd 2014, 00:00, to Friday, 4th April 2014, at 23:59 at all German airports.
In order to keep impact of the strike as low as possible, Lufthansa will inform its customers about details of flight cancellations and alternative travel options via www.LH.com as soon as possible. Customers, who advised their contact information, will be informed by e-mail and SMS notifications about changes of their flights.
Lufthansa will publish a list with cancelled flights as well as information for passenger services on Monday afternoon, 31st March 2014.
Passengers holding a Lufthansa/SWISS/Austrian Airlines or Brussels ticket for flights on April 2nd – April 4th, 2014 from/to/via Germany, are permitted to rebook their flight once free of charge online via My Bookings with immediate effect, provided that:
- the ticket was issued on/before March 28th, 2014
- the new travel date is on/before September 30th, 2014
- the original ticket class remains
- all other fare conditions are adhered to
Passengers may also contact our service center on +49(0)69-86-799-799* or via one of our local phone numbers.
* Calls from German landlines at local rates, call charges from German mobile networks may vary dependent upon the provider
VC Pilots Strike 02-04 APR 2014 [discussion & info wiki]
Apr 2, 2014, 7:36 pm
#316
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lol, I don't think I would ever be concerned with LH Technik and their ability to keep aircraft in safe condition.
Apr 2, 2014, 7:37 pm
#317
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Apr 2, 2014, 8:28 pm
#318
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Still there is a good chance to get the miles back ...
Apr 2, 2014, 8:37 pm
#319
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Sure they have Dr. Franz who is not capable of looking into a camera or speak proper English but when has LH ever screwed up with maintenance?
I agree though with you that the message is ludicrous and entirely untrue. LH has been an unreliable airline for non-technical reasons for a loooong time now. Mostly due to strikes and not getting a grip on FRAport ... all management failures once more. Not surprising in the least.
Apr 3, 2014, 12:45 am
#321
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. First, this action is planned 2-4 April. By your own admission, you are traveling in 2 weeks.
Apr 3, 2014, 1:06 am
#322
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The strike last week was by a different group of workers (airport workers not employed by LH), where the dispute (over pay) is now resolved.
The strike this week is by pilots (employed by LH) who have publicly stated (in press relerase) they do not plan to mess up the publics holiday plans by striking during the Easter holidays (1-2 weeks each side of easter).
The strike this week is by pilots (employed by LH) who have publicly stated (in press relerase) they do not plan to mess up the publics holiday plans by striking during the Easter holidays (1-2 weeks each side of easter).
Apr 3, 2014, 1:38 am
#323
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They have clearly stated no strikes during easter vacations, which run from April 14 thru May 2 this year:
http://www.schulferien.org/Schulferi...terferien.html
If you add the weekend before and after this means no VC strike (if they even dare to) between April 12 and May 4.
http://www.schulferien.org/Schulferi...terferien.html
If you add the weekend before and after this means no VC strike (if they even dare to) between April 12 and May 4.
Apr 3, 2014, 4:06 am
#324
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They have clearly stated no strikes during easter vacations, which run from April 14 thru May 2 this year:
http://www.schulferien.org/Schulferi...terferien.html
If you add the weekend before and after this means no VC strike (if they even dare to) between April 12 and May 4.
http://www.schulferien.org/Schulferi...terferien.html
If you add the weekend before and after this means no VC strike (if they even dare to) between April 12 and May 4.
Apr 3, 2014, 4:15 am
#325
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I don't see why I should place any faith in union statements about what they will or won't do when the dispute itself is not resolved.
They will do what they think will get them what they want.
They will do what they think will get them what they want.
Apr 3, 2014, 4:29 am
#326
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Yes, it is of course possible that the union will change their mind and strike over easter. Especially given the public reaction (at least that covered by media) during this strike, the union may realise they have nothing more to loose by striking during a peak travel period. However, I think it is unlikely.
If people want to panic (which is some peoples nature), then a statement by the union isn't going to help.
If people want to panic (which is some peoples nature), then a statement by the union isn't going to help.
Apr 3, 2014, 4:58 am
#327
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By "panic", I mean start booking alternative flights.
You will note they announced the strike of April 2-4 on April 1.
So we know they will do it on one day's notice.
Hardly gives one confidence in what will happen in two weeks' time.
You will note they announced the strike of April 2-4 on April 1.
So we know they will do it on one day's notice.
Hardly gives one confidence in what will happen in two weeks' time.
Apr 3, 2014, 5:06 am
#328
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The pilot's union announced their intention to go on a three-day strike on Friday, March 28. I was able to start working on back-up plans around lunch time on Friday.
I know it does not make it any less stressful, but the exta days helped to ease the pain.
Apr 3, 2014, 5:22 am
#330
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If you really wish make an alternative booking, but being a drama queen here, and stating the inevitable uncertainty of the future is not very meaningful.
Might I suggest booking QR? They are not very likely to strike.
Might I suggest booking QR? They are not very likely to strike.