Pilotengehalt: Das verdienen Lufthansa-Piloten 2026
Piloten verdienen in der Lufthansa-Gruppe nirgendwo so gut wie bei der Kernmarke Lufthansa Airlines. Dennoch sind sie unzufrieden. Ist das berechtigt? Der Gehaltscheck zeigt die Details.
Lufthansa pilots are seeking better compensation for 2026, according to a report from the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union. The union has filed a lawsuit in Cologne District Court, arguing that the company's proposed agreement, which would have relieved pilots from certain duties and credited hours, represents one of the "most severe attacks" on their rights.
The management responded to the union's demand with a cancellation of a series of strikes in the first quarter and April, which cost the company around 200 million euro. The dispute centers around pension contributions, with the union demanding more and the company citing the premium brand Lufthansa's weak economic condition. The airline has been restructuring its fleet to get out of a loss-making situation, stating that the pilots' benefits should not compromise the company's future viability.
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