Manchester Airport passengers are facing further disruption as Lufthansa cancels flights due to ongoing strikes by German unions. Cabin crew from the UFO union began strike action on April 15, continuing into April 16, while pilots from Vereinigung Cockpit extended their 48-hour strike to Thursday and Friday.
The strikes have led to the cancellation of three Lufthansa flights from Manchester to Germany, as well as several inbound flights. The disruption also affects Lufthansa subsidiaries including Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa CityLine, and Eurowings.
According to German news site Deutsche Welle, hundreds of flights were cancelled on Monday, with major hubs Frankfurt and Munich hit hardest. This marks the fourth strike of 2026 to impact the airline.
Lufthansa has advised affected passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport. Customers holding tickets issued on or before April 13 for flights between April 13 and 16 may rebook free of charge on another Lufthansa Group flight before April 23 or request a refund.
The airline apologised for the disruption, stating: 'We sincerely regret the disruption caused by the strike announced at short notice by the unions Vereinigung Cockpit and UFO and thank you for your understanding.'
