# Lufthansa faces widespread disruption after a strike by cabin crew led to the cancellation of a large number of flights.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · News18*

## Key points

- About 90% of flights at Lufthansa and CityLine were cancelled due to the cabin crew strike.
- The strike targeted overwork and redundancy notice periods, with unions citing insufficient negotiation progress.
- Flights to Middle East destinations were exempted from the strike due to regional security concerns.
- This is the fourth major industrial action at Lufthansa in 2024, highlighting ongoing labor disputes.
- A two-day pilots’ strike is set to begin Monday, affecting Lufthansa, CityLine, Eurowings, and Lufthansa Cargo.

**Companies:** Lufthansa
**Countries:** Germany

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