Lufthansa fixes pilots' dispute

Germany's Lufthansa says it has reached agreement with pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit in its long-running dispute.

In exchange for a pay freeze until March 2011, pilots - who had feared for their jobs - have been told their positions are safe.

"We agreed on the salary freeze to ensure Lufthansa's future competitiveness," Cockpit union spokesman Joerg Handwerg said.

The deal still has to be formally approved by union members.

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Tuesday, 29 June 2010

Germany's Lufthansa says it has reached agreement with pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit in its long-running dispute.

In exchange for a pay freeze until March 2011, pilots - who had feared for their jobs - have been told their positions are safe.

"We agreed on the salary freeze to ensure Lufthansa's future competitiveness," Cockpit union spokesman Joerg Handwerg said.

The deal still has to be formally approved by union members.