It may turn out that a deal that took the industry by surprise when it was announced in late 2023 could be the first to take a concrete consolidation step.
Lufthansa's labor conflicts may lead to a reset to higher structural costs in many of its divisions and could set the tone for some of its rivals to follow.
Labor actions and negotiations throughout the European aviation sector indicate social unrest will continue in 2024 and will be expensive for the airlines.
A warning strike at Discover Airlines will affect flights on Dec. 23, while Edelweiss pilots have initiated negotiations on a new collective employment agreement.
