Over 500,000 passengers are stranded in Germany after over a dozen major airports cancel thousands of flights due to worker strikes

The arduous airport workers marched with Verdi Labor Union flags by the main departure of the terminal terminal in Berlin-Brandenburg terminal on March 10, 2025 in Scocheld, Germany. Verdi, who seeks wages from airport owners, launching a 24-hour strike of airports around the country that affects half million passengers.

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