Germany: Unionized Discover Airlines flight staff to strike nationwide Jan. 26

Unionized pilots and flight attendants employed by Discover Airlines (4Y) plan to strike across Germany 00:01-23:59 Jan. 26. The purpose of the work stoppage is to demand progress in collective bargaining negotiations. The carrier expects that all of its departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich International Airport (MUC) will be affected; however, airline officials have as yet made no statement concerning potential impacts at other locations.

Flight disruptions are highly likely across the Discover Airlines network; residual disruptions will probably extend for several hours after the strike ends as the carrier works to reposition aircraft and work through its passenger backlog. Although labor leaders have made no specific announcements of such gatherings, striking workers could picket or protest outside of airports served by the airline or near Discover Airlines offices; heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near any such demonstrations that may take place.