{"id":1833110,"date":"2026-03-18T16:03:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1833110"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:03:05","slug":"strike-halts-all-passenger-flights-at-berlin-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1833110","title":{"rendered":"Strike halts all passenger flights at Berlin airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Most people got the message that there would be no flights, but a few apparently didn’tImage: Michael Ukas\/dpa\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A\u00a0strike by the Verdi union on Wednesday\u00a0grounded\u00a0all passenger flights at Berlin\u00a0Brandenburg Airport (BER)<\/a> for the entire day.<\/p>\n

The walkout began early in the morning as planned and was\u00a0set to last until midnight, Verdi negotiator Holger R\u00f6ssler said. Terminals have remained largely empty.<\/p>\n

What do we know about the strike at Berlin airport?<\/h2>\n

“All passengers were informed in good time by their airlines and did not come to the airport at all,” said a spokesperson for the airport operator, Berlin Brandenburg Airport Company. “Flights were rebooked or alternative travel options were offered.”<\/p>\n

According to the operators, around 445 flights affecting approximately 57,000 passengers are impacted.<\/p>\n

At least a few passengers did appear to turn up at the airport, apparently unaware of the strike.<\/p>\n

Roughly 2,000 employees are taking part, including staff in fire services, air traffic control\u00a0and terminal management.<\/p>\n

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The union is asking for a salary increase of 6% or at least \u20ac250 Image: Marvin Zubrod\/dpa\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite some services, such as ground handling and security checks, being run by external providers not involved in the strike, maintaining flight operations has not been possible.<\/p>\n

The airport operator<\/a> criticized the strike as disproportionate, citing already strained conditions linked to the Iran war, while the airport’s CEO, Aletta von Massenbach, said she was confident an agreement would be reached at\u00a0the next round of talks,\u00a0scheduled for March 25.<\/p>\n

State of\u00a0\u00a0Berlin<\/a>\u00a0Transport Senator Ute Bonde has urged both sides to move closer and quickly resolve the dispute.<\/p>\n

Employers presented an initial offer in the second round of talks last week, but Verdi said it did not go far enough, demanding a 6% pay rise, at least \u20ac250 (roughly $290) more per month and\u00a0an extra day off for union members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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A\u00a0strike by the Verdi union on Wednesday\u00a0grounded\u00a0all passenger flights at Berlin\u00a0Brandenburg Airport (BER)<\/a> for the entire day.<\/p>\n

The walkout began early in the morning as planned and was\u00a0set to last until midnight, Verdi negotiator Holger R\u00f6ssler said. Terminals have remained largely empty.<\/p>\n

What do we know about the strike at Berlin airport?<\/h2>\n

“All passengers were informed in good time by their airlines and did not come to the airport at all,” said a spokesperson for the airport operator, Berlin Brandenburg Airport Company. “Flights were rebooked or alternative travel options were offered.”<\/p>\n

According to the operators, around 445 flights affecting approximately 57,000 passengers are impacted.<\/p>\n

At least a few passengers did appear to turn up at the airport, apparently unaware of the strike.<\/p>\n

Roughly 2,000 employees are taking part, including staff in fire services, air traffic control\u00a0and terminal management.<\/p>\n

\"Strikers
The union is asking for a salary increase of 6% or at least \u20ac250 Image: Marvin Zubrod\/dpa\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite some services, such as ground handling and security checks, being run by external providers not involved in the strike, maintaining flight operations has not been possible.<\/p>\n

The airport operator<\/a> criticized the strike as disproportionate, citing already strained conditions linked to the Iran war, while the airport’s CEO, Aletta von Massenbach, said she was confident an agreement would be reached at\u00a0the next round of talks,\u00a0scheduled for March 25.<\/p>\n

State of\u00a0\u00a0Berlin<\/a>\u00a0Transport Senator Ute Bonde has urged both sides to move closer and quickly resolve the dispute.<\/p>\n

Employers presented an initial offer in the second round of talks last week, but Verdi said it did not go far enough, demanding a 6% pay rise, at least \u20ac250 (roughly $290) more per month and\u00a0an extra day off for union members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A\u00a0strike by the Verdi union on Wednesday\u00a0grounded\u00a0all passenger flights at Berlin\u00a0Brandenburg Airport (BER)<\/a> for the entire day.<\/p>\n

The walkout began early in the morning as planned and was\u00a0set to last until midnight, Verdi negotiator Holger R\u00f6ssler said. Terminals have remained largely empty.<\/p>\n

“All passengers were informed in good time by their airlines and did not come to the airport at all,” said a spokesperson for the airport operator, Berlin Brandenburg Airport Company. “Flights were rebooked or alternative travel options were offered.”<\/p>\n

According to the operators, around 445 flights affecting approximately 57,000 passengers are impacted.<\/p>\n

At least a few passengers did appear to turn up at the airport, apparently unaware of the strike.<\/p>\n

Roughly 2,000 employees are taking part, including staff in fire services, air traffic control\u00a0and terminal management.<\/p>\n

Despite some services, such as ground handling and security checks, being run by external providers not involved in the strike, maintaining flight operations has not been possible.<\/p>\n

The airport operator<\/a> criticized the strike as disproportionate, citing already strained conditions linked to the Iran war, while the airport’s CEO, Aletta von Massenbach, said she was confident an agreement would be reached at\u00a0the next round of talks,\u00a0scheduled for March 25.<\/p>\n

State of\u00a0\u00a0Berlin<\/a>\u00a0Transport Senator Ute Bonde has urged both sides to move closer and quickly resolve the dispute.<\/p>\n

Employers presented an initial offer in the second round of talks last week, but Verdi said it did not go far enough, demanding a 6% pay rise, at least \u20ac250 (roughly $290) more per month and\u00a0an extra day off for union members.<\/p>\n

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