Pilots for Lufthansa domestic airline launch 36hr strike

Pilots with Lufthansa's domestic subsidiaries Eurowings and CityLine launched a 36-hour warning strike at 1200 local time (1000 UTC) on 22 July 2008 due to a continuing pay dispute. The work stoppage prompted the cancellation of approximately 1,000 regional flights, including 464 flights on 22 July and 525 flights scheduled for 23 July. Airports affected by the strike include Frankfurt Main International Airport (EDDF/FRA), Munich International Airport (EDDM/MUC), Dusseldorf International Airport (EDDL/DUS) and Berlin-Tegel International Airport (EDDT/TXL). The work stoppage is scheduled to end at midnight (2200 UTC) on 23 July.