On Thursday and Friday (February 27 and 28, 2025), there will be massive restrictions on air traffic at Munich Airport. According to current reports, almost all scheduled flights will be cancelled due to a warning strike. Munich Airport is one of the most important air traffic hubs in Germany, meaning that numerous passengers - including business travelers and vacationers - are affected. Many travelers are unsure whether they should rebook or what rights they have in the event of a cancellation or delay.
Passengers should first contact their airline or, in the case of package holidays, the tour operator. Rebooking too quickly at your own expense can be risky, as it may not be refunded if the original flight does take place. If flights are cancelled, airlines are obliged to offer their customers alternative transport. This can be a rebooking to a later flight or another means of transport such as the train. In addition, passengers are entitled to meals if the flight is delayed by more than two hours, and hotel accommodation if the delay is longer.
Financial compensation is possible under certain conditions. The European Air Passenger Rights Regulation provides for compensation of between 250 and 600 euros for cancellations or delays of several hours - but only if the cause is not due to extraordinary circumstances. Whether a strike counts as such depends on the individual assessment of the case. In addition, airlines are obliged to look after stranded passengers at their holiday destination and to cover the cost of accommodation if an overnight stay is necessary.
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