German airports are no stranger to strike action, but even by local standards, Monday's walkout is having a huge impact.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as airport workers stage a nationwide strike over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers. The industrial action, led by the trade union Verdi, began unexpectedly on Sunday at Hamburg Airport, before expanding to a nationwide strike.

‍ DALLAS — Today, March 10, 2025, an unprecedented labor strike organized by Germany’s ver.di trade union paralyzed air travel across the country, leading to the cancellation of over 3,400 flights and affecting more than 500,000 passengers.