06 Jan 2019 | 10:10 PM UTC
Germany: Strikes planned at Berlin airports January 7
Security staff at Berlin’s Tegel (TXL) and Schönefeld (SXF) airports to strike from 05:00 to 08:45 (local time) January 7; flight disruptions expected
Event
Security staff at Berlin’s Tegel (TXL) and Schönefeld (SXF) airports will hold a strike from 05:00 to 08:45 (local time) on Monday, January 7. Flight delays and cancelations, along with increased waiting times at airports (e.g. at check-in counters, security checkpoints, baggage drop-off/claim, etc.), are to be expected.
Context
Labor union officials have reported that the fourth round of negotiations over wage increases for its 23,000 members failed in December. According to Germany's airport authority, negotiations will resume on January 23.
Advice
Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport and anticipate increased waiting times at check-in counters, security checkpoints, and baggage drop-off/claim.
