Munich

UFO: Union ballots at Lufthansa and Cityline herald a new phase of the labor dispute

The situation in the German air transport sector is becoming increasingly tense, as the Independent Flight Attendants' Organization (UFO) has paved the way for far-reaching strike action. Today, Wednesday, the union initiated official ballots for cabin crew of the core Lufthansa brand and its subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine. This step follows months of fruitless negotiations on new terms.

March 19, 2026 05:31

Milestone in the Erdinger Moos: Munich Airport welcomes its billionth passenger since opening

Munich Airport has surpassed a historic milestone in its relatively short history, thus consolidating its position as one of Europe's most important air traffic hubs. Since commencing operations at its current location in the northeast of the Bavarian capital in May 1992, a total of one billion passengers have now used the airport.

March 18, 2026 11:32

High flight cancellation rate after two-day pilot strike at Lufthansa

The two-day strike by pilots at Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa CityLine in March 2026 led to massive disruptions in air traffic. According to the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), the participation rate was far higher than initially expected, resulting in a widespread shutdown of flight operations. On the first

March 16, 2026 04:03

Munich Airport expands its premium offering with the first German airport store from Charlotte Tilbury

Munich Airport is further expanding its market position as an exclusive shopping hub and is opening the first German airport location of the British cosmetics brand Charlotte Tilbury in Terminal 2. The new store is centrally located directly after security in the G-Gates area. The store presents its products on a sales area of approximately 28 square meters.

March 13, 2026 07:09

Reorientation of the catering services in the new Terminal 1 pier at Munich Airport

Munich Airport is expanding its culinary offerings in the newly designed Terminal 1 pier with five specialized restaurants. Allresto Flughafen München Hotel und Gaststätten GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH, will manage the operations of these new establishments. The concepts were developed to enhance the service profile at the Bavarian aviation hub.

March 12, 2026 07:03

Verdi collective bargaining agreement expected for City Airlines

The structural reorganization of the Lufthansa Group is entering a crucial phase. Following intensive negotiations, the service sector union Verdi reports that it is close to reaching an agreement on the initial collective bargaining agreement for the new subsidiary, Lufthansa City Airlines. This brings the plan to integrate the Frankfurt and Munich hubs with a more cost-efficient structure within reach.

March 12, 2026 04:36

Lufthansa's confrontational approach: Verdi initiates strike vote after rejected offer

The lines between the Lufthansa Group and the Verdi union have hardened considerably in the current wage dispute. After five days of intensive negotiations, the airline group presented its first concrete wage offer, which was immediately rejected by the employee representatives as insufficient. In response to the lack of a breakthrough at the negotiating table, Verdi has

March 11, 2026 04:37

Vereinigung Cockpit announces next Lufthansa strike

The labor dispute within the Lufthansa Group is approaching a new climax. The pilots' union Cockpit has announced comprehensive strike action affecting the core Lufthansa Passenger Airlines brand, the cargo subsidiary Lufthansa Cargo, and the subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine. From March 12, 2026, travelers and logistics companies should expect massive flight cancellations.

March 10, 2026 19:21

Travelcoup strengthens management team for the expansion of the semi-private jet segment

Travelcoup, the first company in Europe to establish a dedicated semi-private jet concept, is driving the professionalization of its customer service and sales. Since January 1, 2026, Lena Jacobs has held the newly created position of Customer Care & Relationship Manager. With this appointment, the company is responding to increasing demand.

March 10, 2026 13:02

Munich Airport concludes long-term electricity supply contract with RWE

Munich Airport (FMG) and the energy company RWE signed a comprehensive power purchase agreement (PPA) in February 2026. The agreement has a fixed term of ten years and guarantees the Bavarian aviation hub an annual supply of 40 gigawatt-hours of electricity. The electricity will be used in

March 10, 2026 12:16