In contrast to the Lauda base in Stuttgart, the one in Düsseldorf will continue to be operated. The managing directors Andreas Gruber and David O'Brien informed the Lauda crews in North Rhine-Westphalia that the collective agreement was accepted by a large majority and that the basis for its continued existence was therefore created.

According to this circular, 34 and 36 captains, 97 percent of the co-pilots and 80 percent of the flight attendants have accepted the new conditions. Now those who have refused their consent should be written to again. In Vienna, however, employees who had given their consent after the deadline were also dismissed.

In conclusion, the two Lauda managing directors write that they assume that competition with the Lufthansa Group will be tough. Nevertheless, one is optimistic that the Düsseldorf base will be successful.