Lufthansa pilots approve strike action, raising the possibility of a walkout
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 30 2025
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Source: Reuters
Strike Vote by Pilots' Union: Lufthansa may face a strike as the pilots' union VC announced that a majority of its members voted in favor of a walkout over pension disputes, although no timeline for the strike has been provided.
Lufthansa's Response and Future Plans: The airline is resisting calls for improved pension rights and plans to cut 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030 while aiming for higher profitability targets, despite skepticism from analysts regarding the feasibility of these goals amid ongoing challenges.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
