Athens and Munich airports are experiencing major disruptions today due to strikes, with hundreds of flights canceled with about 1,100 flights cancelled between the two airports.
A nationwide general strike in Greece coincides with the second anniversary of the Tempe rail crash, causing the cancellation of 400 flights.
In Athens, the metro and tram will operate only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to facilitate the movement of people attending a mass demonstration in Syntagma Square. Buses and trolleys in most parts of Athens will not be providing service, though those operating in eastern and western Attica are expected to run as usual. Taxis in Athens will not operate as drivers join the strike.
Munich Airport is facing the second day of cancellations as a two-day strike by ground crew and security staff begins. Just 100 of 830 scheduled takeoffs and landings are due to take place.
Dublin Airport saw the cancellation of five rotations:
- Munich EI352@06.40 & inbound EI353
- Munich LH2517@10:45 & inbound LH2516
- Athens FR4518@14.50 & inbound FR4519
- Munich EI356@16.00 & inbound EI357
- Munich LH2519@18.00 & inbound LH2518
