BERLIN, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Operations at 13 major German airports resumed on Tuesday following a large-scale strike that had disrupted air travel across the country. While flights have restarted, terminals remain crowded as airlines work to clear backlogs caused by Monday's walkout.
A spokesperson at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport said that around 15,000 additional passengers, whose flights were canceled the previous day, are expected to travel throughout Tuesday. A total of 214 departures and 219 arrivals are scheduled, with passenger volume peaking before midday.
At the Frankfurt Airport, Germany's largest aviation hub, more than 1,100 take-offs and landings are planned for Tuesday, accommodating over 140,000 passengers. However, the airport has warned of potential delays, longer waiting time, and flight cancellations due to the increased number of flights and passengers.
In Hanover, flight operations have largely returned to normal, though some connections were still canceled on Tuesday morning because aircraft were not ready, according to a spokesperson.
The warning strike at 13 German airports on Monday brought much of the country's air traffic to a standstill amid two separate wage disputes involving public sector workers and aviation security personnel.
According to the airport association ADV, more than 3,500 flights were estimated to be canceled nationwide on Monday, affecting approximately 560,000 passengers.
The trade union Verdi has announced that further strikes across federal and municipal institutions are expected throughout the week. ■
