Strike Grounds All Flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Disrupting 57,000 Travellers
A one-day ver.di strike shut down Berlin Brandenburg Airport on 18 March 2026, cancelling 445 flights and stranding about 57 000 passengers. The union wants a 6 % pay rise and at least €250 more per month for 2 000 staff; talks resume 25 March. The stoppage underscores growing labour unrest across Germany’s transport sector and poses fresh headaches for business travel planning.
Mar 19, 2026
