"Passenger traffic is expected to be significantly affected": Strike in Germany again – Thousands of flights expected to be canceled across the country

Strike Again in Germany: On Monday, March 10, Thousands of flight cancellations expected.

After several recent strikes at German airports that caused disruptions and cancellations of flights in Munich, Düsseldorf, and Cologne/Bonn in recent weeks, the union ver.di has this time called on ground service providers at all German Airports, to participate in a 24-hour warning strike on Monday, March 10.

According to a statement from Berlin Airport: "Due to the work stoppages, flight operations will unfortunately have to be suspended on this day. All regular departures and arrivals will be affected by the strikes and therefore cannot take place".

Berlin Brandenburg Airport recommends that affected passengers contact their airline or tour operator for information about rebooking options and alternative travel options. 

“We regret the cancellation of the planned flights on Monday for all affected passengers. Due to the work stoppage, unfortunately no flight operations can take place at BER on Monday,” commented Aletta von Massenbach, Chairwoman of the Management Board, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is expected to resume regular and scheduled airport operations on Tuesday, March 11.   

Munich airport announced: "In the course of the collective bargaining disputes in the public sector, the trade union ver.di is calling on employees at airports throughout Germany to take part in a token strike. Munich Airport is also affected. On Monday, March 10, 2025, regular passenger traffic is expected to be significantly affected."

Frankfurt airport announced: "Due to a strike by the German Union ver.di airport operations will be heavily disrupted at Frankfurt Airport throughout on Monday, March 10. Passengers are requested to refrain from traveling to the airport. Transfer traffic will also be affected. Passengers should check with their airlines on the flight status before coming to the airport. Information regarding your flight is available on your airline’s website as well as at"