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Unions warn Lufthansa dispute is now ‘more entrenched than ever’ despite pause in strikes
UFO and VC say Lufthansa’s closure of CityLine and absence of a serious pay offer have deepened the conflict. Strikes are paused for talks but could resume quickly, posing continuing risk for business travel through German hubs. Mobility planners should keep contingency routes and budgets in place.
FAA Orders Chicago O’Hare to Slash 300 Daily Flights to Curb Summer Gridlock
Federal officials have told airlines to cut about 300 flights per day from Chicago O’Hare’s summer schedule to prevent crippling delays. The cap—which takes effect May 17—will squeeze peak-time business-travel capacity and could push up prices as carriers scramble to re-accommodate passengers.
Lufthansa restores full flight schedule after week-long strikes
Lufthansa says all flights are operating normally again after a five-day strike that grounded hundreds of services. Residual cancellations are possible while aircraft and crews reposition. The carrier’s decision to mothball its CityLine subsidiary may shrink regional connectivity but should stabilise finances. Mobility managers should monitor schedules closely over the coming week.
Austrian Airlines joins Lufthansa Group suspension of Middle East flights amid escalating Gulf conflict
Reuters reports that Austrian Airlines, together with other Lufthansa Group carriers, has cancelled all flights to the Gulf and much of the Middle East at least until 31 May (some routes until 24 October) because of the Iran war. The move forces Austrian corporations and expatriates to reroute via third-country hubs and increases block times on Asian flights. Mobility managers should prepare for prolonged disruption to travel, freight and assignment schedules.