A widespread strike by German airport ground staff and security personnel demanding better wages has caused significant disruption to European air travel, particularly affecting flights between Spain’s Barcelona and Girona airports and major German hubs like Munich and Frankfurt. Hundreds of passengers are stranded as airlines like Lufthansa, Vueling, and Ryanair cancel or adjust flights.

The strike has impacted 71 scheduled operations, with Barcelona bearing the brunt of the cancellations. This disruption is expected to have economic repercussions on Spain’s tourism and business sectors, as Germany is a key market. Affected passengers are advised to seek alternative routes through other airlines, non-German airports, or rail travel.