Embattled Lufthansa Pays for Grounded Passengers to Take the Train
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Lufthansa has to try to do whatever it takes to get its passengers where they're headed, but some might really get to like the train at this point. There's plenty of legroom, Wi-Fi, and Europe has the advantage of excellent rail infrastructure.
Another strike by the VC pilots union, has grounded Lufthansa flights out of its south German hub, Munich, today from 10 am to 6 pm.
The airline has offered affected passengers, holding tickets for flights within Germany, the option of taking the train instead.
Thomas Klühr, member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Board, Finances & Hub Munich, said last night: “This strike will cause severe inconveniences for our passengers, especially during the final holiday week in Bavaria amid the traditional traffic peak as many travelers return home. We deeply regret that our passengers again have to bear the brunt of uncompromising meas
