Berlin Airport Cancels Flights Due to Strike

柏林機場因罷工取消航班

On March 18, 2026, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) came to a complete standstill as a 24-hour warning strike organized by the trade union Verdi took effect.

2026年3月18日，因工會「威爾第」(ㄨㄟˇㄦˇㄉㄧˋ)（Verdi）發起為期24小時的警告性罷工，柏林布蘭登堡機場（BER）陷入全面停擺。

locationBerlin Brandenburg Airport

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The strike centers on a wage dispute involving 2,000 employees.

罷工主要源於涉及2,000名員工的薪資糾紛。

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While Verdi is demanding a 6% salary increase or a minimum monthly raise of €250, airport management has only proposed a 1.5% increase.

工會要求調薪6%或每月至少增加250歐元，然而機場管理層僅提議加薪1.5%。

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This event reflects broader labor unrest across Germany as workers push for better conditions amidst inflation.

此事件反映了德國各地因通貨膨脹，勞工普遍爭取更好勞動條件的現況。

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What was the main reason for the strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

A technical failure of the terminal's management systems.

An ongoing wage dispute between the union Verdi and the airport employer.

Poor weather conditions affecting air traffic control.

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An ongoing wage dispute between the union Verdi and the airport employer.

How many passengers were estimated to be affected by the flight cancellations?

Approximately 445 passengers.

Around 2,000 passengers.

Roughly 57,000 passengers.

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Roughly 57,000 passengers.

What did the airport administration advise passengers to do during the strike?

Come to the airport to get rebooked by customer service.

Stay away from the terminal and contact their airlines directly.

Wait at the gate until the strike ended.

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Stay away from the terminal and contact their airlines directly.

What is the primary demand of the Verdi trade union?

A 6% wage increase or at least €250 more per month.

A contract extension until 2028.

A reduction in the number of working hours per week.

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A 6% wage increase or at least €250 more per month.

When are the next negotiations between the union and airport management scheduled?

December 31, 2028.

March 18, 2026.

March 25, 2026.

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March 25, 2026.

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