The lack of staff is forcing Lufthansa to cancel further flights. And that in the middle of the holiday season.
In the middle of the summer vacation period, Lufthansa is canceling more than 2,000 more flights at its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich due to a lack of staff. A good two weeks ago, she announced that she would be canceling 900 connections on Fridays and weekends in July.
Now she will “take another 2,200 of a total of around 80,000 flights at the hubs in Frankfurt and Munich out of the system – also on the other weekdays that have so far been less affected,” said Lufthansa. “The cancellations affect in particular domestic German and intra-European flights, but not the classic holiday destinations that are well utilized during the holiday season.” Flight times may also change. The “Bild” newspaper had previously reported about it.
“Flight safety strikes, weather events and, in particular, an increased corona sickness rate have now put an additional strain on the system,” Lufthansa justified the decision. “In the past few days, our crews have reported sick at short notice.” Airlines across Europe would have to cancel further flights for these reasons.
Lufthansa passengers would be informed immediately in the event of cancellations and, if possible, rebooked on other suitable flights. Alternatively, domestic German feeder flights could be replaced by train journeys to the hubs, where the machines then started abroad.
All of these steps are an unavoidable measure “with which the airline wants to ensure greater stability of the flight schedule throughout the summer,” added Lufthansa. The ground handling services at the airports are also suffering from staff shortages.
Source: Stern
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