Lufthansa's Swiss International Air Lines Agrees Labor Deal with Ground Staff

04:09 AM EDT, 07/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Deutsche Lufthansa (LHA.F) unit Swiss International Air Lines said Tuesday its employees approved a new collective labor agreement for ground staff. The new deal takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and has a minimum term of five years. Key updates include reducing the staff's weekly working hours, adjusting their salary bands and allowances, improving occupational pension provisions and maternity benefits, plus other social benefits.