An information board of German carrier Lufthansa is pictured on March 18, 2015 at the airport in Stuttgart, Germany. German airline Lufthansa cancelled around 750 short- and medium-haul flights Wednesday as pilots began a two-day walkout in a long-running dispute over early retirement. - AFP
The one-day stoppage initially planned is set to continue throughout Thursday, when it will shift to target long-haul and cargo services.
The dispute hinges on plans by Lufthansa to scrap an arrangement under which pilots can retire at 55 and receive up to 60 percent of their pay until they reach the statutory retirement age of 65.
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