Strikes at Major European Airports Cause Widespread Flight Disruptions

Munich Airport cancels 80% of flights during a two-day strike, with additional disruptions expected in Greece as air traffic controllers plan a walkout.

• A two-day strike at Munich Airport, Germany's second largest, has led to the cancellation of approximately 80% of scheduled flights, with further disruptions possible.
• The strike, organized by the ver.di service workers' union, aims to pressure the federal government and municipal authorities in ongoing public sector wage negotiations.
• Workers at ground handling services and other public sector employees across Germany, including some at Hamburg Airport, are participating in the industrial action.
• Hamburg Airport has advised passengers to arrive early and travel with only hand luggage, though cancellations there are limited to flights connected to Munich.
• In Greece, air traffic controllers will join a nationwide strike on February 28, grounding most commercial flights as part of a protest tied to the anniversary of the 2023 Tempe train disaster.

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