Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as airport workers stage a nationwide strike over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers. The industrial action, led by the trade union Verdi,

Thousands of flights have been cancelled from 11 European airports today due to strikes, with passengers now expected to face severe disruptions to their travel arrangements

German airports are facing chaos today as Ver.di union members down tools. Lufthansa Cargo has asked customers to check its website for all information on flight schedules, and to check its tracking service on the status of shipments.