Emirates airline has canceled and delayed multiple flights to Germany due to a planned workers’ strike at Frankfurt Airport on March 10, the carrier confirmed on Sunday.
The disruptions come as Germany braces for a 24-hour nationwide airport strike on Monday, which is expected to affect nearly all major airports in the country. The strike, organized by the trade union Verdi, is part of ongoing labor disputes over wages and working conditions for public sector employees and ground handling staff.
Emirates cited the “planned industrial action” as the reason behind the flight cancellations and delays, assuring affected customers that they would be automatically rebooked on alternative flights and notified accordingly.
The strike is expected to cause widespread travel disruptions, with hundreds of thousands of passengers likely to be impacted. Verdi has been pushing for improved pay and benefits for airport workers, arguing that rising inflation and increasing workloads necessitate better compensation.
Germany’s aviation sector has faced repeated strikes in recent months as unions continue to negotiate with employers. The latest walkout will affect major hubs, including Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg, forcing airlines to adjust schedules and warn travelers of potential disruptions.
Passengers flying to and from Germany have been urged to check with their airlines for the latest updates, as delays and cancellations are expected throughout the day.
Emirates, one of the world’s largest long-haul carriers, operates regular flights to several German cities, including Frankfurt, Munich, and Düsseldorf. The airline has not disclosed the exact number of affected flights but said it is closely monitoring the situation and working to minimize inconvenience for travelers.
German airport operators and airline companies have expressed frustration over the strike, warning that repeated disruptions could harm the country’s travel and tourism sector. However, Verdi has maintained that industrial action is necessary to pressure employers into offering fairer wages and improved working conditions.
As negotiations continue, further strikes in Germany’s transport sector remain a possibility, leaving airlines and passengers bracing for more disruptions in the weeks ahead.
