Lufthansa aircraft. Photo: WildSnap / Shutterstock Passengers traveling at the end of the Easter holidays are facing disruption as a planned strike is set to impact Lufthansa and its regional subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The strike, called by the Ufo union, comes at a particularly busy time, with many travelers returning home after the holiday period. Lufthansa acknowledged the timing and warned that passengers would be “particularly hard” hit.
“The Ufo union’s call for a strike on Friday, April 10, is hitting our passengers particularly hard amid the return travel rush at the end of the Easter holidays.”
The airline stressed that it remains open to negotiations and urged the union to return to talks.
“Viable solutions can only be achieved through dialogue. Strikes must always be the last resort. We remain open to talks and therefore call on the union to resume dialogue with us.”
In the meantime, Lufthansa says it is working to reduce disruption by shifting flights to other airlines within the group and to partner carriers where possible.
Passengers affected by cancellations or schedule changes will be contacted directly. The airline said it plans to inform customers by email no later than Thursday morning, April 9, with updated flight details.
Travelers are advised to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport and ensure their contact details are up to date in their booking. Those who booked through travel agencies should contact them directly.
Travelers with tickets issued on or before April 8 for flights scheduled on April 10 can rebook free of charge to another Lufthansa Group flight between April 8 and April 17. Refunds are also available until April 10.
For those unable to find alternative flights, Lufthansa is offering a rail option in partnership with Deutsche Bahn, allowing tickets to be exchanged for train travel.
Due to high demand, the airline warned of longer waiting times at service centers and encouraged customers to use online tools instead.
Despite the disruption, Lufthansa expects to largely return to its normal flight schedule from Saturday, April 11.