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Gulf Air stabilizes international route network after reopening of Bahraini airspace

Following the complete reopening of national airspace, Bahraini national airline Gulf Air has begun the gradual reintegration of key international destinations into its flight schedule. The airline is taking advantage of the stabilized security situation in the region to restore connectivity between the Gulf state and global economic centers. During the previous lockdowns, Gulf Air maintained the

April 20, 2026 19:02

Beond is temporarily suspending flight operations to Europe over the summer months.

Beond, an airline specializing in luxury business travel, has announced that it will suspend its flight schedule between European metropolises and the Maldives during the summer months of 2026. As of April 19, 2026, the company informed its customers via social media that regular scheduled service will not resume until October 2026 for the upcoming winter season.

April 20, 2026 17:04

Wage dispute within the Lufthansa Group: The closure of Cityline sparks heated debates

The German aviation industry is facing a far-reaching upheaval that will fundamentally shake not only Lufthansa's operational network but also the relationship between management and employee representatives. At the heart of the current dispute is the announced imminent closure of its subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine, a key pillar in the feeder system for the Frankfurt and Munich hubs.

April 20, 2026 06:38

Pilot strikes at Lufthansa are leading to massive flight cancellations and compensation claims.

The wage dispute between the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) and the Lufthansa Group reached a preliminary climax in April 2026. Pilots of the core Lufthansa brand and its subsidiary Cityline were again called out on two-day strikes, which temporarily brought flight operations at key German hubs to a near standstill. According to current data...

April 16, 2026 16:48

Structural upheaval within the Lufthansa Group: Immediate cessation of flight operations at Lufthansa Cityline

The German aviation industry is experiencing a watershed moment with far-reaching consequences for the feeder network of the major hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. In a surprising escalation of the ongoing labor dispute, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has withdrawn all wet-lease contracts for its subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine with immediate effect. This leads to the temporary suspension of all flight operations.

April 16, 2026 15:46

Labor dispute on the ground and in the air: Wage conflict at Lufthansa escalates during anniversary celebrations

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is facing one of its toughest challenges in recent years. While the company celebrates its centenary with a ceremony today, Wednesday, its operations are being virtually paralyzed by a coordinated wave of strikes. Immediately after the end of the pilots' strikes at the beginning of the week, around 20.000 flight attendants have joined the strike.

April 15, 2026 07:47

Croatia Airlines expands capacity on Germany routes with leased aircraft

Croatia Airlines, the national airline of Croatia, is adjusting its operational capacity for the current summer season and is relying on external support. Starting April 15, 2026, an ATR 72-600 aircraft will be deployed, wet-leased from the Croatian charter airline ETF Airways, reports Ex-Yu-Aviation.com.

April 15, 2026 06:05

Opening of the new concourse at Terminal 1 of Munich Airport

Munich Airport officially opened its new pier in Terminal 1 with a festive ceremony. The approximately 360-meter-long structure, which extends deep into the western apron, was inaugurated in front of around 1.000 guests from politics, business, and aviation. The building covers a total area of approximately

April 14, 2026 14:09

Hardening of positions in the airspace: Lufthansa Group faces logistical stress test due to coordinated waves of strikes

The German aviation industry is currently facing an unprecedented escalation of labor disputes. While the ongoing strike by the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit is already severely disrupting operations at the core company Deutsche Lufthansa and its subsidiaries Cargo and Cityline, the cabin crew union UFO has now announced an immediate expansion of its protest measures.

April 14, 2026 09:20

Lufthansa City Airlines and Verdi agree first collective bargaining agreement

The newly founded subsidiary Lufthansa City Airlines has reached a comprehensive collective bargaining agreement with the Verdi union for cockpit and cabin crew. The agreement, which comes into effect retroactively to April 1, 2026, guarantees flight crews a fixed pay structure until 2029. With this initial collective bargaining agreement, the company is establishing

April 10, 2026 12:07