Thousands of flights canceled due to a mass strike at 13 airports in Germany
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Today, on March 10, a 24-hour mass strike began at German airports to demand higher wages and better working conditions. According to the German Airports Association (ADV), the strike has led to the cancellation of over 3,400 flights, affecting more than half a million passengers.
The Ver.di trade union called on airport operators, ground service workers, and aviation security personnel to join the protest. Negotiations have so far been unsuccessful.
The strike affects the following airports: Berlin-Brandenburg, Stuttgart, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Hanover, Bremen, Leipzig/Halle. In Weeze and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, only aviation security personnel responsible for passenger, cargo, and goods screening are participating in the strike.
Ver.di's demands:
An 8% salary increase or at least €350 per month
Additional allowances for heavy working conditions
Extra paid leave days for employees
According to the union, the strike is necessary to "improve working conditions for approximately 25,000 employees".
On March 9, just before the large-scale strike, an unannounced protest by ground service workers took place at Hamburg Airport. Out of 144 scheduled arrivals and 139 departures, only 10 flights operated, while the rest were canceled. This affected nearly 40,000 passengers. According to NDR TV, some passengers had already checked in their luggage and were unable to retrieve it.
Experts warn that the strike will significantly impact airport operations, and if an agreement is not reached, more protests may follow.
On an average day, German airports handle around 6,000 take-offs and landings, as well as 3,000 transit flights.
The strike affects the following airports: Berlin-Brandenburg, Stuttgart, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Hanover, Bremen, Leipzig/Halle. In Weeze and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, only aviation security personnel responsible for passenger, cargo, and goods screening are participating in the strike.
Ver.di's demands:
An 8% salary increase or at least €350 per month
Additional allowances for heavy working conditions
Extra paid leave days for employees
According to the union, the strike is necessary to "improve working conditions for approximately 25,000 employees".
On March 9, just before the large-scale strike, an unannounced protest by ground service workers took place at Hamburg Airport. Out of 144 scheduled arrivals and 139 departures, only 10 flights operated, while the rest were canceled. This affected nearly 40,000 passengers. According to NDR TV, some passengers had already checked in their luggage and were unable to retrieve it.
Experts warn that the strike will significantly impact airport operations, and if an agreement is not reached, more protests may follow.
On an average day, German airports handle around 6,000 take-offs and landings, as well as 3,000 transit flights.
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