03/04/2014
Well this does not sound well...
Lufthansa strikes force cancellations from Asia
THE largest strikes in Lufthansa history by the German pilots' union has led to massive cancellations across the airline's international network, with flights to and from Asian metropolises also affected.
Vereinigung Cockpit is in the middle of a strike over Lufthansa’s intentions to cut early retirement plans, according to international news agencies. Strike actions between April 2 and 4 will impact flights by Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings.
However, Eurowings, Lufthansa CityLine, Air Dolomiti, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines operations will be spared.
Lufthansa has told the media that some 3,315 services have been suspended through April 4, with 112 planes and more than 1,500 crew stuck abroad as a result of the strikes.
A list of cancelled flights is available on Lufthansa’s website and as of midday April 3, the following itineraries have been scrapped.
For Singapore:
- LH778 and LH779, departing April 3
For Kuala Lumpur:
- LH782, departing April 3 and 4
- LH783, departing April 6
For Bangkok:
- LH773, departing April 3 and 4
- LH772, departing April 3 and 4
For Beijing:
- LH720, departing April 3 and 4
- LH722, departing April 3 and 4
- LH721, departing April 4
- LH723, departing April 4
