Overview

• A 24-hour strike has shut down operations at 13 major German airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin.
• The Verdi union is calling for an 8% pay increase, higher bonuses, and better working conditions for public sector and airport workers.
• More than 3,400 flights have been canceled, affecting over 510,000 travelers, according to the German Airport Association (ADV).
• Hamburg Airport experienced an early, unannounced strike on Sunday, leaving 40,000 passengers stranded and over 300 flights canceled.
• Negotiations between the union and employers have stalled, with further talks scheduled for later this month.