In order to decrease workload and prevent strikes, Lufthansa’s Belgian affiliate, Brussels Airlines, said on Monday that it will cancel about 700 flights over the summer vacation season, or around 6% of those booked.
According to Brussels Airlines spokesman Maaike Andries in an email, “We are addressing the requests of the unions today and we hope it can rule out future strikes (this summer).” “We will arrange a meeting with the unions on August 23 to discuss long-term solutions.”
The airline noted that the cancellations will result in a loss of 10.2 million euros ($10.66 million) in revenue.
The unions representing Brussels Airlines’ pilots and cabin crew went on a three-day strike last month, claiming that the corporation was aware of the issue for about a year yet did nothing to relieve the burden.
Strikes and personnel shortages across Europe are driving airlines to cancel thousands of flights, resulting in hours-long waits at key airports and destroy hopes for many of taking their first summer vacation since Covid lockdowns.
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