Khaleej Times, Monday, Feb 27, 2023 | Sha'ban 07, 1444
Dubai travel: Emirates cancels several flights to and from Dusseldorf
Emirates:
Dubai-based Emirates airline announced the cancellation of flights to and from
Dusseldorf on February 27 as workers carry out a strike over pay.
In a statement, Emirates said due to the general strike announced at the
Dusseldorf airport the following flights between Dubai and Dusseldorf have been
cancelled on February 27.
EK055: Dubai to Düsseldorf
EK056: Düsseldorf to Dubai
EK057 : Dubai to Düsseldorf
EK058 : Düsseldorf to Dubai
Airport ground staff in Germany represented by the Ver.di labour union plan to
strike at Cologne Bonn (CGN) and Dusseldorf (DUS) airports on Feb 27 to demand
increased pay. The strike is set to start overnight Feb. 26-27 and finish
overnight Feb. 27-28, however exact timings will vary with workers' shift
patterns. The union represents ground service staff, public sector officials,
and aviation security workers.
The strike will likely lead to processing delays and flight disruptions,
including cancellations, at the affected airports. Disruptions could persist
after the strike concludes.
Emirates said passengers connecting to Dusseldorf on the impacted flights will
not be accepted for travel at the point of origin. The airline expressed regret
for the inconvenience caused and said that affected travellers who have booked
with travel agents should contact them for alternative travel arrangements.
Passengers who have booked directly with Emirates may contact their local office
for rebooking options.p>
LaLast week, UAE's flagship carriers announced number of cancellation due to the
strike. Trips to and from Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich on February 17 was
cancelled. Etihad Airways also said the strike has affected its flights to and
from Frankfurt and Munich.