February 23, 2010
Lufthansa has confirmed that the strike implemented by about 4000 pilots has ended. However, the consequences of the strike will lead to continued flight irregularities over the next few days.
According to the carrier’s official website, Lufthansa will not revert to its normal schedule until February 26. Meanwhile, the Lufthansa union has said it will not undertake any further action until March 9 2010.
However, the flights from Sofia to Munich, landing at 12.05pm, and the one from Munich to Sofia at 1.05 pm on February 23, will be cancelled, Dnevnik daily said.
Flights to and from Sofia/Frankfurt are also cancelled, including the 6am flight on February 24.
The strike, which was initially planned to last four days, was terminated after less than 24 hours of delays and cancellations for passengers.
Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings pilots walked out over job security and pay issues.
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The biggest German carrier, like most other airlines, was hit severely during – and in the aftermath of – the global crisis, with sales declining by about 13 per cent in the first nine months of 2009.
The airline operates about 1800 flights daily, and reports suggest that the strike would have cost as much as 25 million euro a day.
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