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.
In a complex attempt to permanently resolve a long-standing conflict between Lufthansa pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) and Lufthansa leadership, a mediation process has concluded without success. The dispute encompasses pilot pension benefits and compensation for Lufthansa Classic, Cargo, and Eurowings aircraft captains, as well as a tariff social plan for Cityline cockpit staff.
No resolution was reached, and the mediators did not issue a ruling. The next step involves parallel mediation from November 15th, focusing on group-wide conflict issues and the failed schlichtung. If this mediation fails, future labor disputes may be imminent. The public, particularly air travelers who have faced strikes in the past, struggles to comprehend why resolving this protracted conflict remains so challenging.
Ultimately, the article clarifies the costs of pilot training and the exact pay Lufthansa and Eurowings will provide flight deck personnel in 2026.
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