2,600+ Flights Canceled as Nationwide Strike Hits German Airports
German airports are no stranger to strike action, but even by local standards, Monday's walkout is having a huge impact.
Gordon Smith is Airlines Editor at Skift and Editor at Airline Weekly. He’s covered the industry for more than 15 years across television, print, and digital platforms. Since joining Skift in January 2024, he has interviewed more than 20 airline CEOs, often helping make headlines along the way. Send stories/tips via Signal: smithgme.01
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