Strike Causing Flight Disruptions in Berlin
Due to strike action of ground support staff at Berlin’s Schönefeld and Tegel airports, severe air traffic disruption is being reported.
According to a release from the airport, air traffic is expected to be affected from 4 a.m. Monday until approximately 5 a.m. Wednesday.
"After the end of the strike action, restrictions in air traffic may continue," the release states. "We kindly request all passengers to enquire about the current status of their flights before travelling to the airport."
Bloomberg reported that roughly 670 arrivals and departures were canceled at Tegel and Schoenefeld on Friday, as the Ver.di union called on more than 2,000 airfield and terminal employees to walk out in a pay dispute. The article stated that workers are seeking higher pay following five rounds of unsuccessful negotiations, as European Union rules to bring more competition to ground handling have squeezed wages.