Lufthansa: Up to 26,000 jobs at risk
By DW
12 June 2020 |
7:06 am
Tens of thousands of jobs could be cut at German airline Lufthansa. Executives said Thursday personnel costs had to be reduced drastically to ensure a better restart following the coronavirus crisis.
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