Germany: Lufthansa ground staff strike, hundreds of flights canceled
By DW
28 July 2022 |
7:27 am
The carrier's ground staff went on strike, prompting more than 1,000 flights to be canceled. The walkout comes as air travel industry faces several crises.
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