Germany facing travel chaos as Lufthansa staff begin strike

Some 113,000 Lufthansa passengers are facing domestic and international cancellations due to all-day walkouts at three German airports staged by a cabin crew union protesting against cost cuts.

The travel disruptions are expected to last all week, and highlight the pressure Europe’s flagship carriers are under as they struggle to compete with rich Gulf airlines on long-haul flights and with budget brands on regional routes.