Lufthansa flights cancelled over Frankfurt airport strikeFebruary 16, 2012 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Travellers using Frankfurt airport face a threat of “massive” disruption due to strike action today, February 16, Travel Weekly reported. The GdF union, which represents air traffic control employees, called for workers overseeing operations on the tarmac to stage a walkout from 3pm to 10pm local time. The seven hour walkout in a row over pay and working conditions will hit Lufthansa flights in particular at Germany’s busiest airport. Unions have also called for an additional 14-hour walkout on Friday. Lufthansa accounts for more than half of about 1,300 daily flight movements at Frankfurt airport. The airline has been forced to cancel almost 100 flights today including services to and from Heathrow. A 6.15 am departure from London to Frankfurt is among a number of services also hit tomorrow morning. GdF said that 200 marshalling staff will strike after failing to reach a wage agreement with airport operator Fraport. Fraport board member Peter Schmitz said he was confident at least half or possibly two thirds of scheduled flights would operate. The company described the strike as “absolutely incomprehensible” and would decide early today whether to take legal action against it. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |