New Lufthansa Strike — March 12 and 13 The Vereinigung Cockpit pilots' union has announced full-day strikes by Lufthansa pilots for March 12 and 13, 2026. The airline expects a reduction in operations: more than 50% of scheduled flights will be operated, along with 60% of long-haul flights and 80% of cargo flights. The strike is due to unsatisfactory negotiations regarding the pilots' pension scheme — the employer has replaced the guaranteed pension with a capital-funded model that offers lower payouts. ℹ️ read more @EPTAEnglish