Massive Flight Disruptions Expected in Germany on Monday

Germany’s Verdi trade union represents public sector workers, and the union has called for a one-day strike specifically at Frankfurt Airport which may also cause a ripple effect at other Germany airports.

The strike is expected to cause massive disruptions to flight operations.

All services essential for maintaining full flight operations will be suspended during the strike period. As a result, originating passengers departing from Frankfurt will not be able to take their flight. Fraport, therefore, asks all originating passengers to refrain from traveling to the airport.

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The name ver.di stands for Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft – United Services Trade Union. Our members are employees, freelancers, civil servants and students drawn from over 1,000 different occupations. People from all walks of life come together in ver.di, all of them working in services or related industries – in the fields of education, art and culture and the media. Our goal is to achieve solidarity and justice in working life. We want people’s efforts to be properly recognised and valued.

The strike will also most likely affect connecting flights. Passengers transferring at FRA are advised to regularly check the status of their flight on their airline’s website. Under contingency agreements, only the most essential airport services will be provided during the strike, such as those needed to avert danger or secure technical facilities.

Fraport is collaborating with all partners at Frankfurt Airport to prepare for the anticipated strike and will inform passengers and the public as early as possible. According to the schedules, approximately 1,170 flights and more than 150,000 passengers are expected at FRA on March 10.

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