Lufthansa to scrap 1,300 flights over two-day German strike

Around 180,000 passengers will be affected by 1,300 flight cancellations

Last updated: November 06, 2019 | 16:48

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An Airbus A380 of German air carrier Lufthansa is pulled for technical maintainance at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany.

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FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Lufthansa said Wednesday it was scrapping 1,300 flights as German cabin crew pressed ahead with a two-day strike, plunging passengers into travel chaos amid an escalating row over pay and conditions.

"As a result of the strike, around 180,000 passengers will be affected by 1,300 flight cancellations," the airline said in a statement after losing a court battle to halt the stoppage.

The 48-hour walkout is due to start at 2300 GMT.

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