The United Services Union, a Germany-based trade union, announced that workers will go on strike at seven German airports on February 17, 2023 over a pay dispute, potentially resulting in significant air travel disruption.
Union members working in the public sector, as well as aviation security and ground handling employees, will strike on Thursday. The strikes will affect seven German airports: Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC), Stuttgart Airport (STR), Hamburg Airport (HAM), Dortmund Airport (DTM), Hannover Langenhagen Airport (HAJ), and Bremen Airport (BRE).
Cain has generated reporting to determine customers that may be impacted by this event and will be reaching out to them to advise and discuss contingency plans.