Lufthansa faces new two-day strike in Germany

Cabin crew union calls fresh two-day strike across two of Germany’s busiest airports. Lufthansa said around 100,000 travellers are likely to be affected. Strike will cover all departures out of Frankfurt airport on Tuesday. All flights out of Munich on Wednesday, from 04:00 (03:00 GMT) to 23:00.

The Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO) is calling for a 15% pay increase and a €3,000 ($3,280; £2,550) inflation compensation payment. Lufthansa announced that its profits had doubled in 2023 to €1. 67bn ($1. 82bn; £1.

42bn) on Thursday.

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