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Monday Closes 2 of Germany’s Busiest Airports

The German labor union Ver.di is making preparations to go on strike once again the following week. This is expected to result in a significant number of flights being canceled at two of the major airports in Germany.

It is planned that the strikes, which are being held as a result of pay disagreements, will begin at twelve midnight on Monday and continue throughout the day. They have the potential to effect up to 120,000 individuals, the majority of whom are those who are employed at German airports to assist with ground and air traffic.

The first is Munich Airport, which has already stated that it would be closed on Sunday, March 26, and Monday, March 27. This information can be seen on the airport’s website. The airport will no longer have any regular passenger or freight traffic operating out of it. Ahead of the strike, Munich is advising travelers who have flights planned for any of those days to “avoid traveling to the airport” and to get in touch with their respective airlines.

The second airport is Frankfurt Airport, which will not be closed until the Monday, March 27th, for the time being. All passenger flow at the airport, including those who are transferring or who are just waiting there, will be impacted. Passengers are being warned by Frankfurt to “refrain from traveling to the airport” and to check in with their respective airlines as well.

The strikes are occurring at the same time as a strike involving the public transportation system. Passengers flying with Lufthansa are being advised to make other travel arrangements and to check the airline’s website for further information. In addition, it said that due to the “large number of cancellations and reduced rebooking options,” it would not be able to guarantee any waivers or solutions to any of its customers.

“A strike of one day’s duration has been called for by the German trade union ver.di at a number of the country’s airports. “We would like to draw your attention to the fact that this will have a significant impact on the Frankfurt Airport on Monday, March 27th, as well as the Munich Airport on Sunday, March 26th, and Monday, March 27th,” Lufthansa stated in a statement.

“It is highly recommended that you do not go to any airports while the impacted periods are in effect. We regret to inform you that there will not be any short-term remedies that we can provide for you about this matter. There is a chance that you may not be able to leave the airport again due to the large strikes that are anticipated to take place on Monday in the sectors of public transportation as well as at Deutsche Bahn.

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