Passengers are urged to check with their airline before travelling
UK travellers flying to Germany this week have been warned of a two-day strike impacting Munich Airport. Security and ground staff are set to walk out on Thursday, February 27 and Friday February 28.
Munich Airport is Germany’s second busiest airport after Frankfurt and in 2024 it was the country’s fastest-growing airport. Around 41.6million passengers pass through it each year.
Direct flights operate to Munich Airport from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Strike action was called after wage negotiations ended without result.
In a statement on its website, Munich Airport said: “The trade union Ver.di has called on employees of several companies at Munich Airport to go on a two-day strike from 12am on Thursday, February 27 to 11.59pm on Friday, February 28, 2025.
“Significant impacts on traffic operations are to be expected. Passengers are therefore advised to check the current flight status with their airline before traveling to the airport.”
Around 1,000 workers are taking part in the strikes, according to Euroweeklynews.com. Verdi spokesperson Manuela Dietz said: “Our colleagues at the airport make an indispensable contribution to the safety and reliability of air traffic – around the clock, in all weathers.”
The strike action follows recent walkouts at airports in Dusseldorf and Cologne Bonn Airport.
According to Which? it’s unlikely that airlines will have to offer compensation due to strike action as strikes are usually considered to be ‘extraordinary circumstances’. These are situations beyond the control of the airline, and can include adverse weather conditions as well as certain strike action.
They are required to pay when the flight is delayed or cancelled due to strike action by the airline’s own employees, such as pilots and cabin crew.
You’re only entitled to compensation under UK and EU law if you hear from the airline that it’s cancelled less than 14 days’ from the date it’s due to fly.
If your flight is delayed or cancelled due to a strike, your airline has to offer you assistance if the delay goes beyond a certain point. This can include food, drink and overnight accommodation if required. This can also include booking you onto an alternative flight or refunding you.
