Strike at German Airports: Flights to Austria Could Also Be Affected

The Verdi union has called on hundreds of employees at the airports in Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn to stop work for a day. According to the announcement, the work stoppages are set to begin at Cologne/Bonn Airport on Sunday evening and at the Düsseldorf location early Monday morning. Both airports have connections to Austria that may be affected.

Warning Strike at German Airports: Check Flight Status Before Traveling to the Airport

According to a spokesperson, Cologne/Bonn Airport expects massive disruptions to flight operations and numerous flight cancellations during the strike period. As it stands, 75 planned departures and arrivals will not take place as scheduled. A total of 168 passenger flights (79 departures, 89 arrivals) are regularly scheduled during the strike period. Düsseldorf Airport also anticipates "significant impacts," according to a spokesperson. Passengers are advised to check with their airline or travel organizer about the status of their flights before traveling. According to Verdi, the strikes are intended to increase pressure on employers in the ongoing wage dispute with the federal and local governments. The union is demanding an eight percent pay increase, but at least 350 euros more per month, as well as three additional days off.

(APA/Red)

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