Lufthansa’s 24-hour strike strands 220,000 passengers; Austrians urged to reroute via Vienna or rail
A 24-hour pilot and cabin-crew strike grounded most Lufthansa flights on 12 February, spilling over to Austrian travellers who rely on Frankfurt and Munich connections. Vienna flights remained operational but were quickly overbooked; rail and alternative hubs became the only viable options. Employers should trigger back-up routing plans and remind staff of EU 261 compensation.
Feb 13, 2026
