Lufthansa Pilots Announce Two-Day Strike, Middle East Flights Exempted, Expect Major Disruptions
March 10, 2026
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A video segment accompanies the report, indicating that passenger disruption is expected due to the strike.
Hundreds of flights are expected to be canceled or disrupted as a result of the industrial action.
The two-day strike runs from March 12, 00:01 to March 13, 23:59, with CityLine’s strike restricted to March 12.
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The situation is being updated as it develops, with ongoing coverage.
Passengers should anticipate significant disruption to Lufthansa services on the affected days.
Lufthansa’s pilots’ union VC has announced a two-day strike from Thursday at 00:01 to Friday 23:59, with Middle East flights exempted; CityLine will strike only on Thursday as part of a separate dispute over pay and a broader pension question affecting Lufthansa core and Lufthansa Cargo.
Exemptions cover Middle East destinations including Egypt, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Yemen, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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