Another Lufthansa Group affiliate faces challenges once more
Let's dive into the third day of chaos caused by the pilots' union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), targeting Lufthansa's vacation carrier, Discover. You guessed it - they're also planning to join forces with Lufthansa Cityline's freight operations team, based in Frankfurt.
Three brawny Airbus A321 jets find themselves in the crosshairs of this industrial action. The union has orchestrated three shift cycles, encompassing eight flights altogether. But will these sojourns meet the same fiery end as their predecessors? That remains to be seen, as Lufthansa is mulling over the option of commissioning managers to temporarily thwart the void left by pilots' absence.
Meanwhile, the primary strike at Discover is continuing its rampage on Day 3, causing minimal fuss. According to the airline, the unrest has resulted in a solitary long-haul flight's rescheduling, and a few European connections are following suit. Yet again, three quick-turnaround flights are handed off to collaborating airlines, ensuring passengers can still catch their flights.
As the pilots' guild digs their heels in on Day 3 of the strike, Discover's operations continue grappling with relatively mild disruptions.
Bonus Knowledge:
- Our political watchdog, Olaf Scholz, is making waves, aiming to eject hazardous offenders from society[1].
- Scholz clarifies his stance on potential refugee deportations from Afghanistan[2].
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- A new right-wing parliamentary group arrived on the EU Parliament scene - sans AfD[4].
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