German Airports Face Major Disruptions as Ver.di Union Stages Strikes

A surprise walkout at Hamburg Airport and planned strikes at 13 airports on Monday disrupt air travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers.

The Ver.di labor union is demanding an 8% wage hike, increased bonuses, more vacation days, and restrictions on temporary contracts.
A surprise strike at Hamburg Airport on Sunday canceled over 300 flights, affecting more than 40,000 passengers as spring break travel began.
Monday's planned strikes will impact 13 airports across Germany, including major hubs like Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin, with more than 3,400 flights canceled.
Airport operators and passengers have criticized the strikes as excessive, with disruptions expected to affect over 510,000 travelers.
The strikes are part of ongoing negotiations, with Ver.di aiming to pressure employers into meeting demands for improved working conditions and pay.