Strike forces Lufthansa to axe 1,000 flights

Germany's national carrier Lufthansa cancelled 1,000 flights on Friday following a 24 hour strike by cabin crew.

Unions called the walkout after management refused to meet demands for a five per cent pay raise.

But both sides have already agreed to return to the negotiating table.

Lufthansa customers in Frankfurt Airport criticised the airline's handling of the strike.

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