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Frankfurt Airport

Lufthansa strike cancels hundreds of flights in Germany

Hundreds of flights were cancelled across Germany on Thursday as a Lufthansa strike by flight crews entered its fourth day, causing widespread disruption at major airports.

16 Apr 2026-13:00
Lufthansa pilots announce second wave of strikes for Thursday and Friday

Pilots with Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa have announced plans to once again go on strike on Thursday and Friday, after a 48-hour strike on Monday and Tuesday led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

15 Apr 2026-08:31
Two shot dead at bistro near Frankfurt Airport

Two people were shot dead at a hospitality venue near Frankfurt Airport, German police said.

17 Mar 2026-12:32
Singapore Airlines reroutes flights as Middle East crisis disrupts global air travel

Singapore Airlines has begun adjusting its flight routes and increasing some direct services to Europe as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt international aviation routes, international media report.

16 Mar 2026-11:45
Emirates, Qatar Airways see empty business cabins

Flights operated by Emirates and Qatar Airways are reportedly flying with unusually low passenger numbers as regional tensions disrupt travel across the Middle East.

14 Mar 2026-11:30
Lufthansa keeps Mexico flights running despite cartel violence

Lufthansa said on Monday that it was continuing to operate flights to Mexico from Frankfurt and Munich, despite a surge in violence following a major military operation targeting a leading drug cartel figure.

23 Feb 2026-14:40
Staff shortages drive Germany airport travel chaos

Flight disruptions linked to staffing shortages and overbooked flights are continuing to affect major German airports, creating ripple effects across Europe’s travel network and raising concerns about aviation capacity as passenger demand rises.

16 Feb 2026-17:42
Snowfall causes flight cancellations at Frankfurt Airport

Numerous flights were cancelled at Frankfurt Airport on Monday due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions, airport operator Fraport reported. Out of 1,052 scheduled flights, 98 have already been cancelled, and the number could rise as the day continues.

12 Jan 2026-13:47
Over 11,000 diamonds seized from passenger at Frankfurt Airport

Authorities at Frankfurt Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Angola with more than 11,270 uncut diamonds concealed in the false bottom of his hand luggage.

13 Dec 2025-13:08
Snow and black ice lead to the cancellation of dozens of flights in Germany

Snow and black ice caused the cancellation of dozens of flights on Sunday at Frankfurt Airport, Germany's largest hub.

05 Jan 2025-16:53