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"Irresponsible" Lufthansa Pilots Vilified In Germany

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Pilots on strike at Lufthansa faced withering criticism across Germany for demanding higher pay and early retirement terms even though they rank among the country's best-paid. The pilots, whose average annual pay of EUR€181,000 (USD$248,000) is nearly four times the average wage in Germany of EUR€45,523, are seeking a 10 percent pay rise over two years and fighting plans by Lufthansa to scrap a scheme allowing them to retire at 55 and keep up to 60 percent of their salary. (news.airwise.com) More...

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akayemm
Er.A.K. Mittal 4
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" ... The pilots say the dispute is not about pay but safety. ... "
And the lines that follow .
Isn't it same for everyone in every job ? With certain but minor varying degrees ? Every factor considered.
On this ground alone, the strike is uncalled for.
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.... "Why is EUR€181,000 not enough?" asked Germany's best-selling daily Bild. "Have the pilots completely lost touch?" ....
Every one knows about the problems of competition in the Airline industry and the resulting profitability.
In such a situation, the pilots who are the back bone of any airline owe it to their bread providers(share holders and passengers) to be more discreet with their demands.
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