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Lufthansa crisis deepens: Anniversary protests and CityLine shutdown
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On its 100th anniversary, Lufthansa faced protests from hundreds of flight attendants and pilots at Frankfurt Airport over long-simmering labor disputes, coinciding with the abrupt shutdown of subsidiary CityLine amid ongoing strikes.
Amid Unicredit's ongoing takeover interest—holding over 26% of shares since 2024—Commerzbank fears significant cuts to its international network if acquired. Following recent top-level talks, CEO Bettina Orlopp and CFO Carsten Schmitt state there is no current basis for a merger, citing differences in valuation, business model, and the need for global presence to support German mid-sized firms.
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In the ongoing tariff dispute, the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has announced additional strikes at Lufthansa, CityLine, Lufthansa Cargo, and Eurowings. The walkouts are planned for Thursday and Friday, impacting flights from German airports except those to the Near East. VC proposes binding arbitration to resolve the deadlock.
A hobby drone pilot disrupted air traffic at Frankfurt Airport and now faces a five-figure fine. The illegal flight caused delays in takeoffs and landings. Authorities have classified the incident as serious.