Nationwide Airport Strike to Ground Flights Across Germany on April 8
Germany Extends Internal Border Controls for Another Six Months
Local Transport Strikes Snarl Commuting in Bavaria and Saxony
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UK Raises Visa and ETA Fees—German Travellers Face Higher Costs
From 8 April 2026 the UK has raised most immigration fees, including boosting the Electronic Travel Authorisation from £16 to £20. German tourists and business visitors must budget for the higher ETA, while firms face costlier Skilled-Worker visas for assignees. Early filing and rigorous document tracking can mitigate the impact.
Nation-wide Airport Strike to Ground Flights Across Germany on April 8
Verdi has called a 24-hour warning strike at 11 major German airports beginning at 00:01 on Monday, 8 April. More than 3,400 flights and at least 150,000 passengers are expected to be affected, with Frankfurt and Munich advising travellers to stay away. The walk-out is part of wage talks covering 2.5 million public-sector employees and could herald further disruptions if no deal is reached. Businesses should prepare travel alternatives and budget for EC 261 care obligations.
Cologne/Bonn and Düsseldorf Airports Face Separate Warning Strikes This Sunday–Monday
Ground-handling staff at Cologne/Bonn and Düsseldorf will stage a 24-hour walk-out from late Sunday, 12 April, threatening to shut down most flights at the two North-Rhine Westphalian airports. The strike is part of the same public-sector wage campaign that is paralysing other German gateways. Businesses relying on passenger or cargo capacity through CGN or DUS should secure alternative routings.
Local Transport Strikes Hit Augsburg—and More Bavarian Cities May Follow
Verdi’s dispute with municipal transport operators has flared again: Augsburg’s buses and trams were idled on 7 April, with strikes threatening Nuremberg and Landshut next. Although limited geographically, the stoppages complicate commuting for assignees and may disrupt shift-based manufacturing if they expand. Employers should review expense and remote-work policies for affected staff.
Storm Dave: Frankfurt Among European Hubs Disrupted by Severe Weather
Severe weather linked to Storm Dave grounded or delayed more than 1,700 flights on 7 April, with Frankfurt Airport among the hardest-hit hubs. While passengers are not entitled to EC 261 compensation for ‘extraordinary circumstances’, airlines must still offer care and rerouting. Employers should prepare for residual delays and help travellers document their claims for meals and hotels.