Mon, 10 Mar 2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

* Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany due to a nationwide strike by airport workers.
* The strike, led by trade union Verdi, began unexpectedly on Sunday and has affected major airports including Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg.
* Thousands of flights could be cancelled, disrupting travel for over 500,000 passengers.
* Lufthansa group confirmed "delays and extensive cancellations" across all its airlines.
* The strike is over pay and working conditions, with Verdi demanding an 8% pay rise or at least €350 more per month for workers.
* Airport wages range from €13-€25 per hour, but workers in different roles receive less annual leave than others.
* The strike has also affected waste collection in several German cities, including Berlin and Essen.
* Pay talks for government workers are set to restart on Friday in Potsdam, while the next round of talks for airport security staff is scheduled to begin on 26 March.
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