Strikes in Germany force Thai Airways to cancel 6 flights

Strikes in Germany have forced Thai Airways International (THAI) to cancel six flights. The strikes, called by German labour unions Verdi, and EVG, representing transport workers, are related to wage disputes, Reuters reported.

The strikes are expected to cause widespread disruption to railways and airports. Operations at Frankfurt and Munich airports are at a standstill.

The cancelled THAI flights are:

• Bangkok-Frankfurt TG920 on Sunday

• Frankfurt-Bangkok TG921 on Monday

• Bangkok-Frankfurt TG922 on Monday

• Frankfurt-Bangkok TG 923 on Monday

• Bangkok-Munich TG924 on Sunday-Monday

• Munich-Bangkok TG925 on Sunday-Monday

Passengers are urged to check for updates on THAI’s website or call the contact centre at (02) 356 1111.

The strikes will be the latest in a series of industrial actions and protests in Europe, as higher food and energy prices have taken a toll…