LH pilot strike February 22-25

LUFTHANSA has announced that the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union has called on pilots to participate in a four-day strike from February 22-25. Lufthansa has two numbers in South Africa for agents and clients to obtain information on booking and for any rebookings or cancellations. The number for agents is: 0861 266 554 The number for passengers is: 0861 842 538 Information about ongoing flight operations can also be found at lufthansa.com. Applicable rules for flight cancellations caused by strike action: Should the purpose of a journey become null and void because of a flight cancellation, passengers can annul their flight booking free of charge. Jeanette Phillips (jeanettep@nowmedia.co.za)