Summary: Lufthansa Operations Return to Normal After Strike
Lufthansa has resumed normal operations following a strike on February 12 that grounded around 800 flights and affected approximately 100,000 passengers. The strike involved pilots and flight attendants protesting over pay and working conditions, particularly regarding pension increases. The disruption was most significant at Munich and Frankfurt airports.
In related news, a safety incident temporarily halted operations at Cologne/Bonn Airport, though arrivals continued without issue.
Additionally, a survey found that more than 25% of Germans feel unsafe using public transport, with young people and women feeling particularly vulnerable. This concern heightened after a train conductor was fatally injured while checking tickets.
In response, Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia state has proposed enhanced railway safety measures, including the recruitment of two-person teams of conductors and the use of body cameras, ahead of a national safety summit organized by Deutsche Bahn.
