Chaos at Cologne/Bonn Airport: over 60 flights painted!

Chaos at Cologne/Bonn Airport: over 60 flights painted!

At Cologne/Bonn Airport, there is currently a huge chaos. On July 1, 2025, there are massive delays and numerous flight cancellations that are due to an acute personnel. According to Tonight.de today, while other flights have to be calculated with considerable delays. Passengers who want to start their trip are well advised to find out about the status of their flights before departure.

particularly affected are flights that failed on Monday, June 30, 2025. Among other things, the departure to Istanbul with Pegasus (PC 1012, departure: 1:20 p.m.) and the arrival from Istanbul (PC 1011, arrival: 12:10 p.m.) were no longer possible. Due to the tense situation, the airport is forced to keep passengers up to date on the current departure and arrival times.

recurring problems

The current situation at Cologne/Bonn Airport is reminiscent of previous warning strikes that have been taking place in the past few months. In March 2024, the airport had to fight again with numerous flight cancellations when Verdi protested or redirected all planned flights. The situation only normalized the following day, while at other airports in the region like Dortmund and Weeze, the effects of the strike were also noticeable.

Recently, on June 8, 2025, a strike by the security staff led to over 60 flights being painted. The passengers had to count on heavily delayed security checks and also adapt to disorders in freight traffic, such as mein-koeln.net reported.

tariff conflicts as the background

The strike poses great challenges for employers. Verdi demands better working conditions and a wage increase of 2.80 euros per hour, while employers only offer 2.70 euros in three stages. The pressure on Lufthansa before the upcoming tariff round is enormous, which over 200,000 people affected in North Rhine-Westphalia are now also possible.

according to Tagesschau.de are severely affected by the strikes. It is estimated that only 10-20 % of the planned flights can take place today. The passengers usually receive information about cancellations and possible reimbursements via their airlines or the Lufthansa app. Despite these chaotic circumstances, travelers are also entitled to reimbursement and a later flight.

to be careful to exercise increased caution and to actively inform themselves about their bookings, especially since some flights may hang in the air. The uncertainties at Cologne/Bonn Airport clearly show that travelers also have to adapt to unforeseen changes.