Nationwide Airport Strikes Disrupt Flights Across Germany

Over 500,000 passengers face cancellations as Verdi union workers demand higher wages and improved conditions.

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.