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Pilot strike disrupts 200,000 Lufthansa passengers
Lufthansa said it had been forced to ground more than 2,100 flights. "It had found pilots willing to take care of 700 flights," Reuters adds. (www.usatoday.com) Daha Fazlası...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Not taking sides here but if they don't fly the planes and generate some revenue, there may no be anything to retire from. When one action wipes out half a quarter profit, it won't take much of that.
Sort of like holding a pistol to one's head and threatening to shoot if your demands aren't satisfied.
Nothing like that, actually.
yep
The idea is not that they will never fly again. The idea is that management will realize that pilots are important, highly qualified employees who deserve better compensation. And if management does not do this, they too will lose their jobs.
They are paid enough already. They are complaining because they way to retire at 55 with full benefits, rather than the legal age of 65. LH is proposing (industry best) at 61. This is the main sticking point. Though I'm sure you know that, it seems like you sympathize with their side. Are you a regional pilot? Armchair FSX left seater? LH is going nowhere. An eventual agreement will be made.They are not asking for more money. Last thing the pilots want is LH to go down. Though these strikes are not helping increase the load factor.
Eastern Airlines, anyone?