Airport workers' strikes in Greece and Germany on February 27 and February 28 push airlines to cancel and modify thousands of flights. Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, has announced that some flights to be cancelled due to massive strikes.
According to a statement from Turkish Airlines, the following flights have been canceled due to the strikes:
Greece: Flights between Istanbul and Athens, as well as Istanbul and Thessaloniki, including TK 1841, TK 1842, TK 1843, TK 1844, TK 1847, TK 1848, TK 1849, TK 1850, TK 1881, TK 1882, TK 1893, and TK 1894.
Germany: Flights between Istanbul and Munich on Feb. 27 and 28, including TK 1629, TK 1630, TK 1633, TK 1634, TK 1635, TK 1636, TK 1637, and TK 1638.
In Greece, strikes and demonstrations related to the two-year anniversary of the Tempi train disaster, which led to the death of 57 people. Unions say they are “seeking justice” for these victims.
The Federations of Public and Private Sector Employees announced that they will participate in a 24-hour General Strike on February 28, 2025. In Athens, demonstrations are scheduled in Syntagma Square, while in Thessaloniki, demonstrations will gather at the Venizelos Statue on Egnatia Street
Due to this strike, Aegean Airlines, Olympic Airlines and SKY Express will also cancel most services. Travelers to Greece are advised to check with their respective airlines for updates on flight cancellations and alternative arrangements.
On Tuesday, Munich Airport, one of Germany's busiest transport hubs, said the airlines operating at the airport are likely to cancel most of the estimated 1,600 flight connections planned for the two days. The Airport is mostly for German flagship airline Lufthansa.
The warning strike will start on Thursday at midnight and will last 48 hours until midnight Friday.
The strike comes as trade union Verdi demands improved working conditions for workers in Germany's public sector, both locally and nationally. In particular, it demands an 8% pay increase and three additional paid holiday days.
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