Lufthansa Airlines Hiring Freeze And Job Cuts In Administrative Department …1000 Workers Relieved
Lufthansa Airlines Implements Hiring Freeze and Administrative Job Cuts Amid Financial Challenges
April 13, 2025
Financial Pressures Prompt Workforce Restructuring
Implementation Through Natural Attrition and Automation
To minimize the impact on employees, Lufthansa plans to achieve the reduction in administrative roles through natural attrition and increased automation. This approach aims to avoid forced layoffs while streamlining operations. The hiring freeze in administrative departments will remain in effect as the company evaluates further efficiency opportunities.
Labor Relations and Union Responses
The announcement has led to tensions with labor unions, particularly the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union, which has broken off talks with Lufthansa over the proposed staffing plans. The union expressed concerns that the measures could lead to increased workloads and effectively reduce pay for existing pilots. Lufthansa maintains that discussions are ongoing and emphasizes its commitment to collaborative solutions.
Balancing Cost-Cutting with Strategic Hiring
