Germany Lufthansa Pilot Strike Tomorrow: Frankfurt, Munich Chaos

Germany's Aviation Industry Braces for Potential Strike by 5,000 Pilots

The Vereinigung Cockpit union, representing nearly 4,800 pilots, is set to begin a 24-hour work stoppage at midnight on February 12, 2026, impacting all Lufthansa mainline and cargo flights from German airports. The strike will primarily affect Frankfurt's FRA airport and Munich's MUC airport.