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Verdi collective bargaining agreement expected for City Airlines

The structural reorganization of the Lufthansa Group is entering a crucial phase. Following intensive negotiations, the service sector union Verdi reports that it is close to reaching an agreement on the initial collective bargaining agreement for the new subsidiary, Lufthansa City Airlines. This brings the plan to integrate the Frankfurt and Munich hubs with a more cost-efficient structure within reach.

March 12, 2026 04:36

Lufthansa's confrontational approach: Verdi initiates strike vote after rejected offer

The lines between the Lufthansa Group and the Verdi union have hardened considerably in the current wage dispute. After five days of intensive negotiations, the airline group presented its first concrete wage offer, which was immediately rejected by the employee representatives as insufficient. In response to the lack of a breakthrough at the negotiating table, Verdi has

March 11, 2026 04:37

Vereinigung Cockpit announces next Lufthansa strike

The labor dispute within the Lufthansa Group is approaching a new climax. The pilots' union Cockpit has announced comprehensive strike action affecting the core Lufthansa Passenger Airlines brand, the cargo subsidiary Lufthansa Cargo, and the subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine. From March 12, 2026, travelers and logistics companies should expect massive flight cancellations.

March 10, 2026 19:21

Travelcoup strengthens management team for the expansion of the semi-private jet segment

Travelcoup, the first company in Europe to establish a dedicated semi-private jet concept, is driving the professionalization of its customer service and sales. Since January 1, 2026, Lena Jacobs has held the newly created position of Customer Care & Relationship Manager. With this appointment, the company is responding to increasing demand.

March 10, 2026 13:02

Munich Airport concludes long-term electricity supply contract with RWE

Munich Airport (FMG) and the energy company RWE signed a comprehensive power purchase agreement (PPA) in February 2026. The agreement has a fixed term of ten years and guarantees the Bavarian aviation hub an annual supply of 40 gigawatt-hours of electricity. The electricity will be used in

March 10, 2026 12:16

Lufthansa Group expands flight offerings to Asia and Africa through special flights

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are responding to a sudden surge in demand for long-haul flights and are significantly expanding their flight offerings in the coming weeks. As the group announced, additional capacity will be provided primarily on routes to Southeast Asia and South Africa. Specifically, Lufthansa Airlines plans to introduce four extra flights between

March 10, 2026 12:14

Discover Airlines significantly expands its flight offerings to Morocco

Discover Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its route network for the 2026/27 winter season. Starting at the end of October 2026, the Lufthansa Group-owned leisure airline will add two new destinations in Morocco to its flight schedule. The coastal city of Agadir will be served twice weekly from Frankfurt, while a new destination will be added from Munich.

March 10, 2026 11:07

Resumption of flight service between Lübeck and Munich

Regional air transport connections in northern Germany are being significantly strengthened. From April 28, 2026, the long-established flight route between Lübeck Airport and the Bavarian hub of Munich will be officially reinstated in the scheduled flight timetable. This decision marks the result of intensive cooperation between regional economic stakeholders and international aviation partners.

March 5, 2026 08:51

Munich Airport: Public prosecutor's office investigates incidents involving stranded passengers

The wintry weather conditions at Munich Airport last week are now having legal repercussions. After around 600 passengers had to spend Friday night in precarious conditions on six aircraft ready for takeoff on the tarmac, the Landshut public prosecutor's office has launched an official investigation. The investigation was triggered by...

February 27, 2026 12:33

Wage dispute at Lufthansa Cityline: Pilots vote overwhelmingly in favor of industrial action.

The labor dispute between the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots' union and Lufthansa subsidiary Cityline has reached a new level of escalation. In a ballot concluded on February 26, 2026, the pilots voted with unprecedented unity in support of their negotiating committee. With a 95 percent turnout, 99 percent of the members voted in favor.

February 26, 2026 13:58

Verdi collective bargaining agreement expected for City Airlines

Lufthansa's confrontational approach: Verdi initiates strike vote after rejected offer

Vereinigung Cockpit announces next Lufthansa strike

Travelcoup strengthens management team for the expansion of the semi-private jet segment

Munich Airport concludes long-term electricity supply contract with RWE

Lufthansa Group expands flight offerings to Asia and Africa through special flights

Discover Airlines significantly expands its flight offerings to Morocco

Resumption of flight service between Lübeck and Munich

Munich Airport: Public prosecutor's office investigates incidents involving stranded passengers

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