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Flight Cancellation Alerts
Exercise Caution Risk: Moderate
Travel Alert — Lufthansa Pilot Strike – Mass Cancellations
SUMMARY: Lufthansa pilots have announced a 48-hour strike starting Wednesday. Approximately 800 flights expected to be cancelled affecting Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) hubs. Eurowings and Swiss not affected.

STRIKE INFORMATION

  • 48-hour strike: Wednesday 06:00 to Friday 06:00
  • Approximately 800 Lufthansa flights to be cancelled
  • Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) primarily affected
  • Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian, and Brussels Airlines NOT affected
  • Lufthansa offering free rebooking for affected passengers

TRAVELLER ACTIONS

  • Check Lufthansa website for your flight status
  • Rebook via the Lufthansa app or website (free of charge)
  • Consider alternative airlines or rail (Deutsche Bahn)
  • EU261 compensation may apply – keep all documentation
  • Frankfurt-Munich route well served by ICE trains (3.5 hours)
Risk Level MODERATE

Stay Safe, Stay Informed

TravelSmart Safety Intelligence

Updated: 18 January 2026

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