28 Jan 2024 | 03:46 PM UTC
Germany: Unionized airport staff to launch 48-hour strike at Leipzig Halle Airport and Dresden Airport beginning 18:00 Jan. 28
Unionized staff to launch 48-hour strike at Leipzig Halle Airport and Dresden Airport in Saxony, Germany, Jan. 28-30. Disruptions likely.
Airport staff affiliated with the Verdi union are to launch a 30-hour strike at Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRC) beginning 18:00 Jan. 28 through 23:59 Jan. 29. The purpose of the strike is to demand better wages. Flight disruptions and cancellations have been reported at the affected airports, and further disruptions are expected. Related demonstrations by striking workers are possible outside the affected airports during the strike period.
The action will likely disrupt airport operations and flight schedules at LEJ and DRC, including possible delays and cancellations. Long queues are likely for passenger processing procedures. Lingering disruptions are likely following the conclusion of the strike as the airport deals with passenger backlogs and airlines reposition aircraft and crew.
Confirm flights if booked to fly via LEJ and DRC. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Arrive early at the airports to allow additional time for processing. Consider alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel.
