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Two Startups Challenge Lufthansa in Regional Flights as Pilots Threaten Strike

Two innovative startups are shaking up Germany's regional flight market. Meanwhile, Lufthansa pilots' strike vote threatens disruptions.

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Two Startups Challenge Lufthansa in Regional Flights as Pilots Threaten Strike

Two regional flight startups, Skyhub-PAD and Vini, have launched new services within Germany, aiming to fill gaps left by traditional airlines. Meanwhile, Lufthansa pilots are considering industrial action.

Klaus Marx, founder of Skyhub-PAD, is spearheading the project with around 59 regional shareholders. The company has resumed flights from Paderborn, a route abandoned by Lufthansa. Tomislav Lang, founder of Vini (formerly FlyVini), is using artificial intelligence to create demand-driven flight plans, aiming to revolutionize regional air traffic.

Lufthansa pilots, represented by the Cockpit Association, are preparing a strike vote. They are dissatisfied with proposed transitional benefits, leading to potential disruptions in the airline's services.

The entry of Skyhub-PAD and Vini into the regional flight market signals a new era of competition. Their innovative approaches could reshape Germany's air traffic landscape. Meanwhile, Lufthansa pilots' strike vote highlights ongoing labor disputes in the aviation industry.

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