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Vietnam Airlines has just issued an urgent announcement regarding flight schedule adjustments due to the serious impact of the strike by workers and ground staff at Munich Airport, Germany. This event has caused significant disruption to aviation operations at Munich Airport, forcing Vietnam Airlines to implement adjustments to ensure the safety and convenience of passengers.
According to an official announcement from Vietnam Airlines, due to the strike that took place from 00:00 on February 27th to 23:59 on February 28th (local time), two of the airline's international flights were directly affected. Specifically, flight VN33 from Ho Chi Minh City to Munich on February 26th and flight VN32 from Munich back to Ho Chi Minh City on February 27th had their departure times adjusted to avoid the strike period.
Vietnam Airlines flights to Germany have been affected by strikes.
Flight VN33 on February 26th will depart at 11:50 PM on February 28th (local time), nearly two days behind schedule. Meanwhile, flight VN32 on February 27th is scheduled to depart at 11:10 AM on March 1st (local time), also nearly two days behind schedule. These schedule changes have caused considerable inconvenience for passengers, especially those with tight travel plans.
The strike at Munich Airport not only affected international flights but also triggered a domino effect, impacting Vietnam Airlines' overall flight schedule. Due to the adjustment of the departure times for two international flights, the airline was forced to readjust the schedules of at least 16 domestic flights from March 1st to March 2nd.
Since the general strike across the transport sector—road, rail, water, and air—last March, Germany has frequently witnessed strikes by transport workers.
The consequences of this adjustment are that domestic flights may be changed from wide-body to narrow-body aircraft, experience delays, or even be canceled. This change not only causes inconvenience for passengers but also affects the airline's operational plans.
Vietnam Airlines has proactively informed passengers about these changes and offered support options, including refunds, ticket changes, or transfers to other flights. The airline also advises passengers to regularly check its website and official information channels for updates to stay informed of any changes.
This has caused a lot of inconvenience and disrupted the schedules of many passengers.
Vietnam Airlines advises passengers planning to travel to, from, or transit through Munich Airport during this period to regularly monitor and update information on the website.
According to Reuters, traffic at Munich Airport was severely affected on February 27th and 28th. Therefore, airport representatives advised travelers to check their flight status with their respective airlines.
According to reputable news sources such as the BBC and SCMP, the strike caused significant disruption to air traffic at Munich Airport. In total, an estimated 1,600 flights to and from Munich Airport were canceled during the two-day strike.
German airports are paralyzed by a wave of strikes that has been ongoing for some time.
Cologne-Bonn and Düsseldorf airports in Germany have been shut down since February 24 due to 24-hour warning strikes by public sector workers. Nearly 300 flights have been cancelled, and further delays, cancellations, or diversions cannot be ruled out.
Verdi, Germany's largest trade union for service industries, has demanded an 8% pay increase for public sector workers, at least 350 euros ($367) per month, as well as increased bonuses for particularly demanding jobs and three extra days off.
Verdi is using strikes to increase pressure in ongoing public sector wage negotiations. Verdi announced plans for a two-day warning strike at Munich Airport, beginning at midnight on February 27th and lasting until midnight on February 28th. There will be significant disruptions at the airport, with security checks and ground services among the affected areas.
