A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the hubs of Frankfurt and Munich and all other major destinations in the country, has caused the cancellation of most flights on Monday, March 10.
More than half a million people could face travel disruptions today across the country, with more than 3,400 expected flight cancellations, according to the German Airports Association ADV, foreign media write, reports Telegraph.
Passengers have been asked not to travel to airports and have been advised to contact their airline or tour operator for information regarding rebooking or alternative travel options.
The 24-hour strike, which began at midnight, includes public sector employees at airports, as well as "ground and security" staff.
The operator of Frankfurt Airport, Germany's busiest, has said that no passenger flights will depart from there on Monday.
Flights have also been cancelled at Berlin airport, after it warned passengers that "all regular departures and arrivals will be affected by the strikes and therefore cannot take place".
Hamburg Airport has also said that no departures would be possible with strikes affecting several areas.
Arrivals may still be possible, but, he adds, "significant disruptions and cancellations are expected."
Cologne/Bonn airport also said there was no regular passenger service, adding that "passengers who have booked a flight for Monday should contact their airline or travel agent before travelling to find out about the status of their flight."
Meanwhile, Munich airport advised travelers to expect a "very reduced flight schedule," saying passengers are "strongly advised to check flight status with their airline."
The strike by the service workers' union ver.di targeted the airports of Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Cologne/Bonn, Leipzig/Halle, Stuttgart and Munich.
At the smaller airports of Weeze and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, only security staff were called in. The union called a strike on Friday. /Telegrafi/
