
Lufthansa to restart Cork to Frankfurt service in June
Service had ceased last month following closure of regional subsidiary Lufthansa Cityline
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Service had ceased last month following closure of regional subsidiary Lufthansa Cityline

European countries face a looming jet fuel shortage, with warnings that supplies could last only six weeks, prompting airlines to cancel flights and reduce capacity.

Lufthansa has reportedly shut down its regional airline CityLine in the midst of a strike, leading to worker layoffs and drawing strong condemnation from unions who describe the move as "open warfare."

Pilots at Lufthansa's regional subsidiary Cityline have voted by 99 percent in favor of strikes, as their union deems the employer's offer insufficient. The tariff conflict also remains unresolved for the core Lufthansa brand.

Surging fuel prices, particularly jet fuel, are significantly impacting the airline industry, leading to flight cancellations, capacity cuts, and potential fare increases. This trend, often linked to geopolitical tensions, is also contributing to broader inflation and prompting EU discussions on energy crisis measures.

RÉCIT - Le groupe allemand de transport aérien va fermer sa filiale régionale, CityLine, et réduire même ses activités long-courriers.

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Lufthansa is forced to revise its flight schedules and cancel flights due to the abrupt operational halt of its subsidiary Cityline, also drawing criticism for a recent airport decision.

Lufthansa has announced the immediate closure of its regional subsidiary, CityLine, ahead of schedule. The decision was attributed to rising operational costs and ongoing strikes impacting the airline's profitability.

A pilots' strike at Lufthansa and Cityline is disrupting travel plans for many passengers, raising questions about their legal rights and whether a strike qualifies as 'force majeure'.