Search Travel Market Report

mainlogo
www.travelmarketreport.com
  • News
  • Packaged Travel
  • Cruise
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Destinations
  • Retail Strategies
  • Niche & Luxury
  • Air
  • Training & Resources
  • Who We Are
    • Brian Israel
    • Briana Bonfiglio
    • Dan McCarthy
    • Dori Saltzman
    • Jennifer Arango
    • Kelly Fontenelle
    • Keri-Anne Slevin
    • Louis Intreglia
    • Tom McCarthy
Sponsored By ALG
Sponsored By ALG

Workers at Seven German Airports to Strike on Friday

by Daniel McCarthy / February 15, 2023
Lufthansa Plane Hamburg Airport

A strike this week could have a major impact on Lufthansa flights. Photo: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com

German trade union Verdi which represents members from over 1,000 different occupations, at some German airports, has given notice of its plan to strike on Feb. 17, an event that could cause mass disruptions for those traveling through Germany.

The 24-hour strike is expected to impact arriving and departing flights at seven German airports—Main, Munich, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Dortmund, Hanover, and Bremen. Travelers going through those airports should be prepared to make alternative plans.

Lufthansa, which itself is dealing with a major disruption this week after an IT system failure in Hamburg, is telling passengers to check the status of their flight before going to the airport on Friday. 

“The trade union ver.di strike call at the airports of Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Hanover, Dortmund, and Bremen on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 00:01 to 23:59 hours (CET) will have a massive impact on flight operations,” Lufthansa said in a message to travel partners on Wednesday.

Impacted Lufthansa flyers, including those on sister airlines Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and SWISS, can rebook once free of charge or have the ticket refunded.

"The Verdi trade union in Germany has called on employees at several German airports to go on strike for 24 hours on Friday, 17 February. As a result, flights to the airports in Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart, among others, Austrian Airlines cannot be operated for the entire day. Austrian Airlines flights to these airports can also not be operated for the duration of the strike. Affected passengers will be informed," Austria Airlines said in a statement on Thursday. 

Verdi was the same union that called for Lufthansa ground workers to go on an all-day “warning strike” to pressure Lufthansa ahead of an August negotiation. The union is now pushing for a pay boost for workers at those seven airports and are currently in negotiations.

  2
  0
Related Articles
Air and Train Travel Still Impacted by Snow in Southern Germany
The Lufthansa Group of Airlines Increases Distribution Cost Charge
Hamburg Airport Reopens After Hostage Standoff
Two of Germany’s Busiest Airports Will Be Closed on Monday
Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Friday Due to Strike at Four German Airports
German Airport Strike Update: Over 2,300 Friday Flights Cancelled
Thousands of Lufthansa Passengers Stranded After IT System Failure
Lufthansa Submits Offer to Buy Italian Airline ITA Airways
New Opening: JW Marriott Hotel Berlin
Germany Reverses Course on Tour Tax

MOST VIEWED

  1. The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Travel Deals for 2023
  2. The Ten 'Most Christmassy' Towns in the U.S.
  3. U.S. State Department Warns Travelers About GPS Dangers in South Africa
  4. The Worst Airports for Holiday Flight Delays
  5. What Will Be the Biggest Travel Trends of 2024?
  6. Royal Caribbean Monitoring Haiti Violence


  1. Here Are the New Cruise Ships Debuting in 2024
  2. Dondra Ritzenthaler to Join Azamara as CEO
  3. Iceland Travel Update: Southwest Earthquakes Heighten Risk of Volcanic Activity
  4. The World's Most Expensive Flights
  5. CBD Gummies Result in Lifetime Passenger Ban for Carnival Cruiser
  6. Southwest Pilots Set Up Regional Strike Center in Preparation for a Strike
TMR THIS WEEK
Presented by Windstar
//services.travelsavers.com/AMGService.svc/REST/GetImage?ImageID=31e281c0-9d92-ee11-adc6-005056a855ed&Width=350&Height&250

Consultative Selling for Travel Advisors: Why It is Important and How to Do It

With consultative selling, a travel professional is viewed as a trusted advisor (more akin to a lawyer, financial advisor, or other high-level consultant). 

Read More...
TMR Subscription

Subscribe today to receive daily in-depth coverage, analysis of industry news, trends and issues that affect how you do business. Subscribe now for free.

Subscribe to TMR

Top Stories
Air and Train Travel Still Impacted by Snow in Southern Germany
Air and Train Travel Still Impacted by Snow in Southern Germany

Flights are slowly resuming at Munich Airport.

Read...
Alaska Airlines to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion
Alaska Airlines to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

The deal still needs to be approved by regulatory boards and Hawaiian Holdings shareholders.

Read...
Canada Updates Ireland Travel Advisory After Dublin Riots
Canada Updates Ireland Travel Advisory After Dublin Riots

The riots took place on Nov. 23. 

Read...
TSA Breaks Record on Sunday After Thanksgiving
TSA Breaks Record on Sunday After Thanksgiving

The agency screened more than 2.9 million passengers on Sunday.

Read...
Iceland Travel Update: Flight Operations Normal Amidst Volcanic Caution
Iceland Travel Update: Flight Operations Normal Amidst Volcanic Caution

As more time passes, the likelihood of an “imminent” eruption decreases.

Read...
Travel Agent Next Door’s Penny Martin Will Step Down Next Year
Travel Agent Next Door’s Penny Martin Will Step Down Next Year

Martin has been with TTAND since its inception. 

Read...
OUTLOOKS & WHITE PAPERS
Trends in River Cruise, 2023
European Travel Trends 2023
Winning in The Tech Era: Essential Insights for Travel Advisors
View All
Advertiser's Voice
//services.travelsavers.com/AMGService.svc/REST/GetImage?ImageID=c0852062-a67c-ee11-adc6-005056a855ed
Swan Hellenic: Beyond Ordinary
About Travel Market Report Mission Staff Advisory Board Advertise
TMR Resources Webinars Calendar of Events Outlook/Whitepapers Previous Sponsored Articles Previous This Week Articles
Subscribe to TMR
Select Language
Do You Have an Idea Email
editor@travelmarketreport.com
Give Us a Call
1-(516) 730-3097
Drop Us a Note
Travel Market Report
71 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
News |Packaged Travel |Cruise |Hotels & Resorts |Destinations |Retail Strategies |Niche & Luxury |Air |Training & Resources |Who We Are
© 2005 - 2023 Travel Market Report, an American Marketing Group Inc. Company All Rights Reserved | 243 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771 USA | Telephone (516) 730-3097| Terms and Conditions
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy