Berlin, Dec 1 (IANS/EFE) German airline Lufthansa has canceled some 1,350 flights due to a strike by its pilots that began Monday and is set to last until Tuesday morning, affecting an estimated 150,000 passengers.
The walkout was announced Sunday by the Vereinigung Cockpit Union after the collapse Friday of the latest round of negotiations between the management of the world's largest airline and the union, which wants to change the early retirement system for pilots.
According to figures presented by the airline in late October, eight strikes by pilots since March have cost the company nearly $211 million.
A company spokesman Sunday described the strike as "disproportionate" and appealed to the pilots to resume negotiations immediately.
--IANS/EFE
ab/vt
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app