Lufthansa announced a critical strike update today that will impact cargo transport across the globe. Please see the update below from Reuters:

“Deutsche Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) has announced it was cancelling more than 1,000 flights ahead of a one-day walkout by ground staff scheduled for Wednesday, just as families across Germany head off on their summer holidays. Strikes and staff shortages have already forced airlines including Lufthansa to cancel thousands of flights and caused hours-long queues at major airports, frustrating holidaymakers keen to travel after COVID-19 related lockdowns. Germany’s flagship carrier has cancelled 678 flights at its Frankfurt hub, most of which were scheduled for Wednesday, and 345 flights at Munich, Lufthansa said on Tuesday. More than 130,000 passengers are affected, Lufthansa said, adding that there could be a few more cancellations and delays on Thursday and Friday, after the end of the strike called by labor union Verdi in pursuit of a 9.5% pay claim. The walkout by staff at Lufthansa’s ground units this Wednesday will lead to additional cancellations and delays for both passengers and cargo as it includes workers with key jobs such as aircraft maintenance, and moving aircraft away from boarding gates so they can head to the runway for takeoff. The strike will run from 3.45 am (0145 GMT) on Wednesday until 6 am (0400 GMT) on Thursday.”

Source: Lufthansa cancels over 1,000 flights due to ground staff walkout. Reuters. Last Updated 26th July 2022: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lufthansa-cancels-over-1000-flights-due-ground-staff-walkout-2022-07-26/