Lufthansa two‑day strike

Lufthansa pilots are set to walk out for two days on Sunday, April 13, and Monday, April 14, threatening a new wave of cancellations across Germany. (lufthansa.com) The pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit issued the strike call on April 11 for Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa CityLine for both days, and for Eurowings departures from German airports on April 13. Reuters reported the dispute centers on pensions after the union said Lufthansa had not made an acceptable offer. (vcockpit.de) (msn.com) Lufthansa said passengers with tickets issued on or before April 11 for Lufthansa-operated flights on April 13 and 14 can rebook for free on another Lufthansa Group flight between April 11 and April 21, 2026, or request a refund. The airline said it is trying to shift as many flights as possible to other Lufthansa Group and partner carriers. (lufthansa.com 1) (lufthansa.com 2) The strike lands two days after a separate one-day cabin crew walkout on Friday, April 10, hit Lufthansa and Lufthansa CityLine during the Easter return rush. Lufthansa had warned that 80 to 90 percent of flights could be affected in that earlier stoppage. (lufthansa.com) (airhelp.com) This is also not Lufthansa’s first pilot stoppage this spring. In a March 12-13 strike, Lufthansa said it could operate more than half of its total schedule and about 60 percent of long-haul flights, while Vereinigung Cockpit later said about 80 percent of planned flights were canceled. (lufthansagroup.com) (vcockpit.de) British government travel advice for Germany, last updated April 10, did not mention the Lufthansa strike as of April 12. The page tells travelers to check official updates and get insurance, underscoring that airline alerts, not generic country advisories, are the most concrete source for this disruption right now. (gov.uk) For passengers, the practical issue is whether a booking is on a Lufthansa-operated flight on April 13 or 14, not just whether the ticket was sold by Lufthansa. Lufthansa says travelers who do not receive a message should check their booking status directly and update contact details so the airline can push rebooking notices by phone or text. (lufthansa.com 1) (lufthansa.com 2) European Union passenger-rights guidance says airline staff strikes inside the carrier do not automatically free an airline from compensation duties, though eligibility still depends on the route, the disruption and the final handling of the booking. The standard rules also require rerouting, refunds and care such as meals or hotel stays when applicable. (europa.eu 1) (europa.eu 2) The next 48 hours now hinge on whether Lufthansa can keep enough aircraft and crews in place to preserve part of its schedule. For travelers, the most important dates are fixed: Sunday, April 13, and Monday, April 14. (lufthansa.com)