British holidaymakers may face travel chaos as a major European airport braces for strike action.
Munich, famous for its Oktoberfest, beer halls, beautiful old town and one of the world's largest public urban parks, Englischer Garten, will see its international airport thrown into chaos.
As of 2024, Munich Airport was the eleventh busiest airport in Europe, welcoming 41,578,644 annual passengers.
Munich Airport told passengers: "The trade union Ver.di has called on employees of several companies at Munich Airport to go on a two-day strike from 12am on Thursday, February 27 to 11:59pm on Friday, February 28, 2025.
British holidaymakers in Munich could be affected
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"Significant impacts on traffic operations are to be expected. Passengers are therefore advised to check the current flight status with their airline before travelling to the airport."
Munich Airport serves 89 airlines, including British carriers BA and easyJet.
From the UK, direct flights to Munich go to and from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Co-founder of airline compensation specialists SkyRefund, Ivaylo Danailov, explained what the strike action could mean for Britons.
Speaking to GB News, he stated: "As an air passenger, you may be entitled to flight cancellation compensation if you have been informed of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure; the flight had been scheduled to depart from the EU; or in some cases, it can qualify if it was to the EU and operated by an EU airline; and that you have a confirmed booking, demonstrated by a reservation confirmation that includes your name and flight number.
"If your flight is cancelled and you choose to be reimbursed, you are legally entitled to a full refund for both your cancelled flight and your return flight because you were unable to reach your destination.
"Your air passenger rights are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004 and UK law. You can receive up to €600 (£520) if your flight is delayed over three hours or cancelled less than 14 days before departure."
Money Saving Expert and Citizens Advice also have detailed guidance on your flight delay and cancellation compensation rights.
This comes as Britons were issued a Europe travel warning as a popular destination braces for "severe disruption".
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told Britons: "A national strike took place in Belgium on February 13.
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Belgium braces for 'severe disruption' caused by strike action
GETTY IMAGES"Railway unions plan to strike from February 21 until March 2. Eurostar services are expected to remain unaffected.
"Unions plan to hold nationwide strikes on the 13th of every month until further notice.
"A general strike is planned for March 31 and may cause severe travel disruption across the entire country."
