German airports are no stranger to strike action, but even by local standards, Monday's walkout is having a huge impact.

‍ DALLAS — Today, March 10, 2025, an unprecedented labor strike organized by Germany’s ver.di trade union paralyzed air travel across the country, leading to the cancellation of over 3,400 flights and affecting more than 500,000 passengers.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as airport workers stage a nationwide strike over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers. The industrial action, led by the trade union Verdi,