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Lufthansa Shutters Short-Haul Airline Where Flight Attendants Have Been On Strike With Immediate Effect

German flag carrier Lufthansa said on Thursday that it was shuttering its Lufthansa CityLine short-haul subsidiary airline after its flight attendants and pilots went on strike, and as part of a broader plan of action to respond to surging jet fuel costs. Although Lufthansa will officially close CityLine on Saturday, flight attendants and pilots are currently taking part in a multi-day walkout that effectively means the airline is closing with i…

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According to industry expert Gerald Wissel, the end of the regional airline Cityline comes at an untimely time. The reason is extremely hardened fronts between Lufthansa and trade unions. The latter are under enormous pressure.

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The Ufo union has described the immediate closure of Lufthansa's subsidiary Cityline as an act of punishment for the current strikes.

·Germany
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Strikes, expensive fuel and now also a hired subsidiary: Lufthansa is going through a dramatic crisis in the 100th year of its existence. Group CEO Spohr does not want to be negotiated with him.

·Germany
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In the midst of the collective bargaining conflict, Lufthansa is intensifying its austerity policy: it is tougher and sooner than expected that airlines are hit by massive strikes these days. A union is shocked.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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Lufthansa shuts down its first aircraft in response to strikes and high kerosene costs. First of all, it hits the aircraft of its subsidiary Cityline.

·Berlin, Germany
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austrianwings.info broke the news on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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