In recent months, Munich Airport has become the Lufthansa Group's most unpunctual airport in Europe, which is having a negative impact on the company's reputation and customer satisfaction. Triggered by a significant shortage of staff, Lufthansa is now forced to consider drastic measures to improve the situation. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr is considering moving parts of the fleet to Frankfurt to counteract the massive customer complaints. These considerations not only reflect the airline's current challenge, but also cast a shadow on the growth prospects at the Munich site. Staff shortage as a key problem The staff shortage at Munich Airport is not just a temporary problem, but has become established as a structural challenge. In recent years, the aviation industry has had considerable difficulties in attracting and retaining qualified staff, which has been exacerbated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many employees have left the industry or moved to other professions, and returning to previous employment levels is proving difficult. According to a recent study by the aviation association IATA, the shortage of skilled workers in the aviation industry will remain a key issue in the coming years. "We must ensure that we have enough trained staff to meet the demands of the market," said IATA Director General Willie Walsh. This problem is also reflected in the number of delays and cancellations, which have been rising continuously since the beginning of 2023. Measures to relieve the Munich hub In view of the increasing number of customer complaints and the increasing number of delays at Munich Airport, Lufthansa is considering strategic adjustments. The planned withdrawal of five