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Two of Germany's largest airports, Cologne/Bonn and Düsseldorf, are experiencing significant operational disruptions due to a strike by airport workers. The strikes have led to widespread flight cancellations and delays amid an ongoing wage dispute.
Düsseldorf Airport, the fourth-busiest in Germany, is particularly affected. The airport handles nearly 20 million passengers annually, with both short-haul flights from low-cost carriers like Eurowings and long-haul services from airlines such as Emirates and Etihad Airways. The ver.di union (Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft) initiated the industrial action involving workers across various departments including administration, check-in, aircraft handling, passenger transport, and baggage handling.
The strike was announced yesterday afternoon and is set to last 24 hours from Sunday evening to Monday evening. According to Düsseldorf Airport, at least 30% of Monday's 334 flights are expected to be canceled due to the strike. Additionally, the airport has suspended its late-night check-in service for Sunday night.
