The GDL and ver.di unions' strikes in Germany have severely disrupted Lufthansa Group's operations, causing chaos and financial losses.

The GDL strike has crippled Deutsche Bahn's passenger service, with only 20% of long-distance trains operational until Friday at 1 pm.

Strikes stem from demands for reduced weekly working hours for shift workers, with Deutsche Bahn and unions locked in unfruitful negotiations since November 2023.

Passengers face major inconveniences due to cancelled flights and are advised to seek alternative travel arrangements.

Although the current strike is to conclude on Friday at 13:00, lingering service disruptions are expected.

The FDP is considering legal measures to limit the power of smaller unions, indicating political ramifications.

Despite the strikes, Lufthansa Group reported a 15% revenue increase and growth in profits and passenger sales for the previous year.