Carsten Spohr

Chief Executive Officer, Lufthansa Group

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Office: Chief executive officer

Born: December 16, 1966, Wanne-Eickel

Education: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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European aviation labor disputes

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Leading turnaround plan while managing multiple labor disputes

Lufthansa pilots last struck in 2022; on February 12, 2026, they're walking out again, this time with cabin crew. The 24-hour walkout will ground 80-90% of flights from German airports, stranding tens of thousands of passengers at Europe's busiest hub network.

Updated May 27