Frankfurt, April 20, 2013 ? Due to the announced strike actions on Monday, April 22, nearly all Lufthansa flights within Germany and Europe will be cancelled. Only a select few short-haul flights will operate on Monday, such as in Berlin, where strike actions should end by 2:30pm CET. In all, only 20 of the 1,650 planned Lufthansa short-haul flights on Monday will operate due to the limited flight schedule.
In addition to the cancellations in Germany and Europe, massive flight cancellations and delays are to be expected for long-haul flights beginning Sunday April, 21. Of the 50 planned flights in Frankfurt, only six will operate; in Munich, of the 17 planned flights, only three will operate; whereas, in Dusseldorf all three long-haul flights are scheduled to operate as planned.
Lufthansa recommends all passengers to check the status of their flight in advance by visiting www.lufthansa.com under the link ?strike actions on 22 April 2013? or under the tab ?My Bookings.? Alternatively, Lufthansa has set up a toll-free hotlines for passengers affected by the strike actions in these countries:
Germany: 0800 850 60 70
United Kingdom: +44 800 358 0538
France: 0805 98 0097
Spain: 900 901 465
Italy: 800 089 775
Russia: 88003334265
Passengers booked on flights scheduled on Monday 22, 2013, may rebook their itineraries free of charge. Passengers with cancelled flights may refund their bookings free of charge. Passengers travelling within Germany whose flights have been cancelled due to the strike may alternatively travel by train with the German railway ?Deutsche Bahn.? To do this, they can exchange their etix (electronic ticket) for a travel voucher under www.lufthansa.com under ?My Bookings? or at a Lufthansa check-in kiosk.
In addition, for passengers unaffected by the strike actions, Lufthansa strongly encourages to check-in on-line or via automated kiosk at the airport. Furthermore, during the strike period, passengers with little baggage are suggested to pack lightly and limit themselves to carry-on baggage.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Media Relations Lufthansa Group