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Lufthansa Strike: Note to United, US Airways, Continental Fliers

February 22, 2010 | Posted in: Airline News,News,United,US Airways

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You already know that 4,000 Lufthansa pilots walked off the job overnight, but did you know at least 800 flights have been canceled today, and including “many long-haul flights to the U.S.” affecting cities like New York and Denver?

Reminder: Lufthansa is a member of the Star Alliance – as is, Continental, United and US Airways. According to CNN, partner airlines were preparing for the strike – and a spokeswoman for Continental Airlines told CNN on Sunday that the airline will offer passengers refunds or rebook their travel if they are affected (note they said “if”).

My advice: Do not assume your flight is canceled – or that it is still on. Contact your airline and find out.

The pilots say they want a raise, but even more important to them is job security. Meantime, they are sending Lufthansa a powerful message – the strike is estimated to be costing the airline in the neighborhood of $33 million a day. The walkout is expected to end late Thursday.

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