Germany’s Lufthansa Strike Had Citizens Scrambling For Flights
February 23rd, 2010 - 3:35 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Frankfurt Germany Feb 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A strike by Lufthansa pilots on Monday left thousands of travelers scrambling to find some form of transportation, be it flights, trains, or rental cars, and for those who could not, they were even frantically trying to get hotel rooms.
The strike caused serious problems for 10,000 passengers around the world, and that was only the beginning. At least 800 flights were grounded, as these pilots began a four day strike over job security.
Then five different unions which represented French air traffic controllers announced that they will also begin a strike, on Tuesday, which will also last four days. This strike will cause the Charles De Gaulle and Orly airports to have to cancel hundred of flights. At least half of the flights at Orly airport, and a quarter of the flights at Charles De Gaulle will be canceled.
Although the strike in Germany has been canceled, there is no word yet as to whether the strikes in France will go ahead as scheduled. Reports say that even if the 4000 German Lufthansa pilots did halt the strike within 24 hours, it has still cost thousands of dollars to many companies. Some of the experiences of those effected can be found here.
The German Strike, which originally involved 4500 pilots over a 4 day period, will end at today’s end, and has for now, has been postponed until March 8. This should hopefully give the two side time to negotiate.
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