Monday, 27 February 2012

Frankfurt Airport apron workers back on strike until Thursday morning


Frankfurt Airport (FRA) faces another strike this week by apron workers, represented by the German GdF union, after talks concerning wages failed late Friday.The strike, which follows a five-day intermittent strike that began Feb. 16, resumed Sunday night and is expected to continue until Thursday morning.  

A Lufthansa spokesman told the airline has canceled about 140 flights Monday and expects to cancel the same number Tuesday.
The LH spokesperson said 80% of all LH flights will operate. “All intercontinental flights will operate as normal. Nevertheless, it is a big effort for us to handle this number of flights,” he said.
The GdF union, which represents 200 apron workers, is demanding double-digit wage increases from airport operator Fraport.
LH said the first four days of the strike has cost high double-digit million euros in turnover.
FRA operator Fraport said Monday morning it expects to cancel 148 out of 1,286 flights.
Article Source : ATW Daily News

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