Aviation workers’ strike is expected to cause significant flight disruptions at multiple airports in Germany from March 17-18.

Incident Details

Ver.di union staff plan to strike at several German airports from March 17-18. Airports impacted include Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN), Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB), and Stuttgart Airport (STR), where authorities canceled operations for March 17. The strike is part of a series of broader aviation strikes in Germany. Significant flight disruptions are expected.  

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers should check flight status frequently before departure and anticipate significant delays. Avoid all strike-related protests and demonstrations and maintain contact with airlines to rebook flights if necessary.

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