Ver.di airport staff go on strike - 1,100 flight cancellations expected. Work has been at a standstill at the security gates at many airports since early Thursday morning.
Ver.di is demanding 2.80 euros more wages per hour, higher functional bonuses and overtime bonuses from the first overtime hour for the around 25,000 industry employees nationwide. According to the employers, these demands would mean additional costs of 250 million euros in the current year alone. Lufthansa warned that there could be longer waiting times for passengers in the transit area.