Nationwide Airport Strikes Set to Disrupt Travel Across Germany on Monday

Verdi's 24-hour strike at 11 airports pushes for wage increases and better working conditions, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.

The Verdi union has called for a one-day strike on Monday, March 10, at 11 major German airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin-Brandenburg, and Hamburg.
The strike is part of an ongoing labor dispute with public sector employers, with Verdi demanding an 8% wage increase or at least €350 more per month, along with improved conditions and additional leave days.
Over 3,400 flights are expected to be canceled, impacting approximately 510,000 passengers nationwide, with airports like Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) and Munich halting most or all operations.
Verdi argues the strike is necessary due to the lack of a satisfactory offer from employers, while critics, including airport associations, call the action disproportionate and disruptive to critical infrastructure.
The next round of negotiations between Verdi and public sector employers is scheduled for March 14-16 in Potsdam, with no immediate resolution in sight.