Strike at Hamburg Airport to cause disruption from Thursday

Germany's Hamburg Airport is set to see disruption on Thursday and Friday after a trade union called a strike, reported dpa.

The verdi union said on Wednesday that airport workers, including staff in maintenance, IT services, airport security and baggage transport, would go on strike on Wednesday night.

A spokeswoman for the airport in northern Germany said it was initially unable to assess the impact of the strike.

"Passengers are asked to keep up to date with their flight status and contact their booked airline if necessary," she added.

Some 575 take-offs and landings are planned over the two days.

The strike comes amid collective bargaining negotiations between public sector workers and local authorities.

Verdi is demanding an 8% wage increase and better working conditions, including three additional days of paid leave.

A parallel strike at Munich Airport is set to leave most flights grounded on Thursday and Friday.