Nigerians sleep at airport over Lufthansa strike

Industrial action by pilots and cabin crew at German flagship carrier Lufthansa has disrupted flights, leaving some Nigerian passengers stranded and forcing others to spend the night at airports.

Passengers affected by cancellations were rebooked onto alternative carriers, including Royal Air Maroc.

However, some reported poor communication from the Moroccan airline, along with flight postponements attributed to technical issues.

On Thursday, a number of passengers en route to Nigeria were forced to stay overnight at the Frankfurt Airport.

The disruptions stemmed from a series of strikes in April 2026.

Cabin crew, represented by the Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation, and pilots from Vereinigung Cockpit staged staggered walkouts over demands for higher pay, improved pensions, and better working conditions amid restructuring at the Lufthansa Group.

Negotiations with management had stalled, prompting the unions to take action. Punch