Date
Feb 28, 2025
Country
Germany
Schedule
00:00 to 23:59 on Wednesday, February 28
Workers
2,000 ground staff including firefighters, terminal management, and internal air-traffic control personnel
Unions
Verdi
Reason
Negotiations for a new collective agreement, specifically seeking a 6% salary increase (or minimum €250) and an additional day off for union members.
The strike resulted in the suspension of 445 flights affecting 57,000 passengers. Core airport functions including firefighting, terminal management, and internal air-traffic control were suspended. External ground handling and security services were not involved but operations were deemed impossible without the striking staff.
Impact
criticalAffected Airports