On Sunday, nearly all flights from Hamburg Airport were abruptly canceled due to an unannounced strike by airport workers. Out of 283 flights scheduled, only 10 flights operated, leading to the airport's immediate closure. The strike has caused chaos for passengers, some of whom were left waiting for their checked luggage. While this walkout was meant as a precursor to broader strikes planned for Monday affecting several German airports, the union Verdi stated the abrupt nature of the strike was intended to ensure maximum impact, warning that over 510,000 travel plans could be disrupted.
Almost all flights to and from Hamburg Airport were canceled due to an unannounced strike by workers, stranding many passengers who had checked in already.
From a scheduled 144 arrivals and 139 departures, only 10 flights operated on time Sunday, resulting in immediate closure of the airport.
Verdi announced warning strikes across about a dozen German airports, affecting over 510,000 travelers, with significant cancellations expected.
The strike was initially set to start late Sunday evening and extend through Monday, with Verdi stating the action was essential to maximize impact.
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