Facts about our work with strikes in Germany
We have secured compensation for 40,687 passengers in 20,589 cases. Average compensation per case: 656 EUR
Figures are since 2020 and in collaboration with our parent company Flightright.
Strike at German airports - What does it mean for you?
If you've experienced a delay or cancellation due to strikes at German airports, it can be frustrating and confusing. We're here to help you understand your rights and ensure you get the compensation you may be entitled to. Our team of experts will handle the process for you, taking the hassle out of it.
Strike at German airports on 9-10 March 2025
Strikes often affect several German airports, causing chaos for travelers. The strike on 9-10 March caused delays and cancellations on thousands of flights.
Who went on strike?
At the call of the German trade union Verdi, thousands of employees across 13 German airports went on strike.
These airports were affected:
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - Munich (MUC) - Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) - Düsseldorf (DUS) - Cologne/Bonn (CGN) - Dortmund (DTM) - Weeze (NRN) - Hamburg (HAM) - Hannover (HAJ) - Bremen (BRE) - Stuttgart (STR) - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) - Leipzig/Halle (LEJ)
Why did they go on strike?
In connection with collective bargaining, the Verdi trade union demanded better pay and working conditions for airport employees. The demands were not met by the employers, which is why they called for a strike.
After a few days of strike action, an agreement was reached between Verdi and airport employers.
How does it affect travellers?
Up to 500,000 passengers have had their flights cancelled or delayed due to the strike. Many have had to rebook or cancel their scheduled flights, which can be an expensive and inconvenient process.
Is there a claim for compensation
Unfortunately, as a general rule, there is no right to compensation in connection with this strike.
If you're unsure if your flight disruption was caused by the strike in Germany on 9-10 March 2025, you can check your compensation claim here.
Your EU rights during a strike in Germany
Did you know that EU Regulation 261/2004 is made to protect air passenger rights? If a flight delay or cancellation is caused by strikes, you may be entitled to compensation, depending on the nature of the strike. Refundmore is here to make it easy for you to understand and utilize your rights..
When are you entitled to compensation?
You are entitled to compensation if:
Your flight was either delayed by more than 3 hours on arrival, cancelled less than 14 days before departure, or you were denied boarding due to overbooking.
The flight has either departed from an EU airport or arrived at an EU airport with an EU-based airline.
You have a valid confirmation of your booking and you were present at check-in according to the airline's requirements.
The delay or cancellation was due to circumstances such as a strike by the airline's own employees, technical faults on the aircraft or anything else within the airline's control.
If the above conditions are met, you may be eligible for compensation of up to 656 EUR, depending on the distance of the flight. Refundmore can help you apply and secure your compensation quickly and efficiently.
When does compensation not apply?
You are not entitled to compensation if the strike is caused by:
Extraordinary circumstances, such as a strike among airport staff (security control, baggage handling, etc.).
Extreme weather conditions or other unforeseeable events beyond the airline's control.
Compensation for flight strike in Germany
Depending on the length of the flight and the duration of the delay, you can get up to 600 EUR per passenger. Here's an overview:
Reason | Delayed arrival | Flights under 1.500 km | Flights 1.501 - 3.500 km | Flights over 3.500 km between EU-countries | Flights over 3.500 km to/from EU-countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cancelled* | 2 – 3 hours | 250 € | 200 € | 200 € | 300 € |
Cancelled /Delayed | 3 – 4 hours | 250 € | 400 € | 400 € | 300 € |
Cancelled/Delayed | More than 4 hours** | 250 € | 400 € | 400 € | 600 € |
Overbooked | 250 € | 400 € | 400 € | 600 € |
* If the cancellation occurs less than 7 days before the scheduled departure.
** If the cancellation occurs between 14-7 days before the scheduled departure.
How we help you
If your flight was disrupted due to the strike at Germany's airports march 2025, you're probably not entitled to compensation. However, in some cases it can be difficult to work out what caused the flight disruption and that's where we can help you.
With us, you can check if you're entitled to compensation in two minutes, and if you want to start a claim, all you need to do is start a case:
Fill out our online form
Submit documentation for the flight and any expenses
Sit back and let us take care of the rest.
We will contact the airline on your behalf and make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to. We only charge if we win the case for you, so there's no risk involved.