FRANKFURT – Deutsche Lufthansa said it cancelled some flights on Sunday due to technical issues, just hours before a major strike threatened to force most of Germany’s air and rail services into a standstill.
The cancellation and delays at Lufthansa were caused by technical problems at external service providers, affecting check-in and boarding in Frankfurt, the carrier said on Sunday, adding that the issues have been mostly resolved.That might be easier said than done as Verdi and EVG transport and railway unions are planning industrial action that will begin at midnight for 24 hours, with the unions expecting severe disruption to travel, according to a statement.
Long-distance, regional and local trains operated by Deutsche Bahn and other railway will also come to a standstill, EVG said. Verdi Hamburg on Saturday said it has made agreements with all affected companies in order to guarantee safe passage in the event of accidents, emergency landings or medical or patient transport.