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German Airports Resume Operations After Nationwide Strike Disrupts Flights

A 24-hour Verdi union strike grounded flights at 13 airports, impacting tens of thousands of passengers, as labor negotiations with government and employers continue.

  • The Verdi union's 24-hour strike on Monday disrupted operations at 13 German airports, including Leipzig/Halle, Dresden, and Berlin's BER airport.
  • Tens of thousands of passengers were affected, with numerous flights canceled or delayed due to halted ground services and security operations.
  • Flight operations resumed Tuesday morning, though airports, particularly BER, are experiencing higher-than-usual passenger volumes due to rebookings.
  • Passengers are advised to allow extra time for check-ins and security screenings as terminals remain crowded from the backlog of travelers.
  • The strike is part of ongoing labor disputes over wage negotiations with public sector employers and a sector-wide collective agreement for ground services.
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