All 445 scheduled flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport have been canceled following a large-scale strike by ground staff and security personnel.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing international media outlets, that the industrial action has caused a total standstill of flight operations at the capital's aviation hub.
According to official statements, the cancellation of flights has directly impacted approximately 57,000 passengers. The strike, organized by labor unions to demand better working conditions and wage increases, is expected to continue until midnight. A spokesperson for the airport confirmed that airlines proactively informed passengers about the cancellations, preventing large crowds from gathering at the terminals. "Passengers have been offered alternative flight arrangements or rail travel options where applicable," the spokesperson added.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which opened in 2020, serves as a critical gateway for Germany and a major connection point for international travelers. Labor strikes in the European aviation sector have become increasingly frequent as workers seek adjustments amid rising inflation and operational pressures. Such disruptions often lead to significant economic consequences for regional tourism and logistics, highlighting the ongoing tensions between labor unions and airport management across the continent.
