Berlin — A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country's other main destinations, caused the cancelation of most flights on Monday. The 24-hour walkout, which started at midnight on Sunday, involves public-sector employees at the airports as well as ground and security staff.

Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport after a surprise strike by workers have affected more than 40,000 passengers

A strike at Germany's Hamburg Airport has left all outgoing flights cancelled Monday, with more airports likely to soon be affected.

A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country’s other main destinations, has caused the cancellation of most flights on Monday. The 24-hour walkout,

Over half a million passengers are expected to be affected by a major 24-hour strike across most of Germany's airports.