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.