Flight chaos at Cologne/Bonn Airport: Numerous flights canceled and long waiting times are created

Cologne/Bonn Airport: These flights are out today (Thursday, May 2, 2024)

Departure in Cologne: Due to the personnel bottleneck, several flights have been deleted from Cologne today, which is why passengers have to expect delays and failures.

Arrival in Cologne: also for incoming flights at Cologne/Bonn Airport are possible due to the current personnel problems.

Status: Thursday, May 2, 2024, 7 a.m.

For current information on departure and arrival times at Cologne/Bonn Airport, it is advisable to visit the official website.

Cologne/Bonn Airport: Warning strikes and long snakes

At Cologne/Bonn Airport, there were repeated warning strikes that led to extensive flight cancellations and delays. In particular, the strike of the Verdi union in March of this year led to chaotic conditions that affected flight operations.

Similar situations also occurred at other airports in North Rhine-Westphalia, such as in Düsseldorf, due to strikes of Lufthansa-Floenpersonal and unannounced actions on security controls.

Coronapandemia brought additional challenges for the airports, including personnel bottlenecks and long waiting times. Even in the winter months of 2022, problems that were reinforced by job cuts and strikes showed

Long queues during corona pandemy

The travel times during pandemic were characterized by chaos, long waiting times and strikes of the floor staff. In the area of security checks in particular, there were bottlenecks and disorders in air traffic that also concerned Cologne/Bonn Airport.

To ensure that travelers are informed in good time and are prepared for any failures or delays, it is advisable to check the current reports in advance and, if necessary, to consider alternative travel options.