22 Apr 2023 | 12:07 PM UTC
Germany: Significant flight disruptions likely at Berlin Brandenburg Airport amid strike April 24
Unionized workers at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Germany, to strike 03:30-23:59 April 24; disruptions to flights, airport operations likely.
Event
The Verdi union has announced a one-day strike of all air security workers at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) April 24. The purpose of the labor action is to demand higher wages. Organizers have called for all employees to stop working from 03:30-23:59. This action follows related demonstrations in Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne-Bonn, Stuttgart, and Baden airports on April 20 and April 21, which caused significant flight disruptions.
Unless averted, the strike will likely result in significant disruptions to flights and airport operations at BER April 24. Flight cancellations are likely and significant delays can be expected on any operating flights. Disruptions could persist into the following days as the airport deals with any passenger backlog and airlines reposition aircraft and crew.
Advice
Confirm flight reservations if booked to fly via BER April 24-25. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Arrive early at the airport to allow additional time for passenger processing. Consider alternative arrangements for critical travel.
