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DUBAI—Emirates Airline (EK), a UAE-based carrier, announced the cancellation of several flights to and from Frankfurt (FRA), Germany, on March 10 due to industrial action planned at the airport.
The strikes, organized by the Ver.di trade union, affect public service and ground handling workers at eleven major German airports, including Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Berlin-Brandenburg.
Photo: Clément AlloingEmirates Cancels Germany Flights
The Dubai-based carrier confirmed that multiple services have been impacted. Flights EK43 from Dubai to Frankfurt, EK44 from Frankfurt to Dubai, and EK46 from Frankfurt to Dubai have all been cancelled.
Emirates flight EK48 from Frankfurt to Dubai faces a significant delay and will now operate as EK8048 on March 11. The rescheduled service will depart Frankfurt at 5:30 pm local time and arrive in Dubai on March 12 at 3:00 am local time.
Not all services face disruption, as the airline stated that flights EK45 and EK47 from Dubai to Frankfurt will continue to operate according to their original schedule.
Passengers affected by the cancellations and delays will be automatically rebooked, with updated itineraries sent to the email addresses provided during booking.
Emirates warned that the industrial action may cause additional delays at other German airports, specifically mentioning potential disruptions to services at Hamburg, Munich and Düsseldorf.
Photo: International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)Impact of Strike
Emirates has provided alternative travel arrangements for customers scheduled to fly to and from Hamburg, Munich, or Düsseldorf on March 10. Passengers holding tickets issued before March 8 can either rebook to travel earlier or choose alternative airports within the same region served by other Emirates flights.
The airline urges affected travelers to verify the latest flight information through the flight status page and arrive at the airport at least three hours before their scheduled departure time.
European media reports indicate the strike will impact more than 500,000 passengers as ground services, check-in procedures, and baggage handling operations cease across Germany’s major airports.
The industrial action stems from an ongoing wage dispute between the Ver.di trade union and the federal government. Union representatives demand higher pay, improved bonuses, and additional days off for public sector workers.
Other airlines face similar disruptions, including Germany’s Lufthansa and Eurowings, along with international carriers such as Ryanair.
This airport strike represents part of a broader labor movement across Germany, with workers from various sectors engaging in industrial action to secure better pay and working conditions. The widespread strikes have extended to hospitals, nursing homes, and kindergartens, intensifying pressure on the government to address workers’ demands.
Public frustration continues to mount as meaningful negotiations remain elusive despite the ongoing labor actions.
Emirates previously experienced disruptions to its Munich flights last week due to similar workers’ strikes.
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Photo: Clément AlloingSimilar Disruption
Emirates Airline halted operations between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Houston (IAH) in response to severe winter weather affecting multiple US regions. Flight EK211, scheduled to depart Dubai for Houston on January 21, and its return service EK212 from Houston to Dubai on January 22 were cancelled.
The widespread winter storm caused extensive disruptions across the US aviation network, impacting major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and various locations in Texas. Due to the adverse weather conditions, both domestic and international air travel operations faced numerous flight cancellations and delays.
Emirates implemented immediate assistance measures for affected passengers. Travelers who booked through agencies must contact their respective agents for travel modifications, while direct Emirates customers can seek rebooking assistance through their local Emirates office.
The airline established a dedicated flight status page providing real-time updates regarding travel arrangements. Emirates regretted the service disruptions and closely monitored the evolving weather situation.
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