European air transport is facing new disruptions as several social movements target Lufthansa’s operations, including its cargo division. A 24-hour pilot strike announced could impact a large portion of flights departing from Germany, with direct repercussions on logistics chains and urgent freight flows.
In a context already marked by capacity adjustments and geopolitical tensions, this type of event highlights the fragility of certain strategic air corridors. Freight forwarding actors are particularly monitoring the hubs of Frankfurt and Munich, which play a key role in the redistribution of cargo to Europe and beyond.
Beyond the social conflict itself, this situation illustrates a broader challenge for the industry: maintaining operational reliability as costs, regulatory pressure, and customer expectations continue to rise. For international shippers, these disruptions could lead to quick adjustments toward other companies or multimodal solutions.
