Lufthansa strike started – but there is good news. The strike began as planned at 6 a.m., said the Verdi union negotiator, Marvin Reschinsky.
Passenger flights should not be affected this time. According to Verdi, there are likely to be major flight cancellations and delays. The union is increasing the pressure from the pilots' union, Cockpit Association, for the first time on long-haul pilots. New pilots from the parent company will join in the strike from February 16.