Pilots' union - Pilots go on warning strike at Lufthansa subsidiary Discover
Immediately before Christmas, the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots' union (VC) has called on its members to go on a warning strike at Lufthansa subsidiary Discover Airlines. The union announced on Friday that all departures from Germany between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday will be subject to strike action. The vacation airline, which was founded in 2021, has 24 Airbus aircraft and takes off from the Lufthansa hubs in Frankfurt and Munich.
During the period in question, the Frankfurt flight schedule includes eleven Discover flights, including to long-haul destinations in Florida and the Dominican Republic. In Munich, the company operates under Lufthansa flight numbers, which means that 16 departures could ultimately be affected by the strike. The number of passengers affected initially remained unclear.
According to the airline, it plans to either operate the flights on the same day outside the strike period or to rebook the passengers on other airlines. "Our priority is to offer all our guests the opportunity to travel," said a company spokeswoman.
According to the union, the reason for the warning strike is the stalled negotiations over the first collective agreement for pilots at the still young subsidiary. The VC had stated the day before that the employers and the union had been on the right track towards reaching at least a partial agreement. However, the employers had "used stalling tactics until the end by pulling concessions off the table again and at the same time demanding new conditions for collective bargaining", criticized VC. Secure framework conditions are needed for cockpit staff.
The company, on the other hand, spoke on Friday of "very good advanced talks". They are on the home stretch to concluding a collective agreement. "Partial agreements have already been reached and there is a clear intention to continue negotiations in January and reach a conclusion quickly," said a spokeswoman. Solutions can only be found at the negotiating table and the company is ready to continue joint talks at any time.
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- The warning strike by the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) in Munich threatens to disrupt Lufthansa subsidiary Discover Airlines' operations on Saint's Eve.
- The German city of Frankfurt on the Main, known for its connections with Lufthansa, might experience a ripple effect due to the warning strike at Discover Airlines.
- Despite the warning strike, Lufthansa remains committed to ensuring smooth air traffic, with potential rebookings on other airlines to mitigate the impact.
- The pilots' union is demanding better tariff conditions and a collective agreement for their members at Discover Airlines, sparking the warning strike.
- The dispute between the union and the employer over terms and conditions is not confined to the Bavarian city of Munich, but also involves Frankfurt, the financial hub of Germany's federal state of Hesse.
- The VC has accused the employer of employing delaying tactics during negotiations, undermining the prospects for a swift agreement and fair compensation for their pilots.
- The Dominican Republic and Florida, popular destinations among holidaymakers, could be impacted by the warning strike, as Discover Airlines operates from Lufthansa hubs in both Frankfurt and Munich.
- The dispute between the pilots' union and the employer could lead to unhappy customers during the peak Christmas period, as holiday travel plans may be disrupted or delayed due to the warning strike.
- The warning strike at Discover Airlines serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between labor, management, and customer satisfaction in the aviation industry, even during the festive season in cities like Munich.
Source: www.stern.de
