Germany - First collective agreement for airline crew - April 30, 2026

After months of negotiations and a final push over several days during Easter week, the ver.di union and Lufthansa City Airlines have reached an agreement on an initial collective agreement for flight crews. The airline employs around 500 cockpit and cabin crew members at its Munich and Frankfurt am Main locations. Base salaries for captains, co-pilots, and flight attendants will be increased in three stages, resulting in overall salary increases of 20 to 35%. Additional income gains will be achieved through further step increases, the expansion of tax-free allowances, higher special bonuses, and the introduction of profit sharing. In 2027, employees will also receive a special payment equivalent to half a month's salary.

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