Berlin airport cancels all flights amid ground staff strike

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin airport has canceled all flights after ground staff went on strike to press their demands for higher pay. The walk-out on Wednesday affects about 300 flights to and from Germany’s capital. Labor union Verdi said its members are seeking a raise of 500 euros ($544) per month. German news agency dpa reports that employers have offered staff a one-off payment of 2,000 euros. Germany experienced its highest annual inflation in more than 70 years last year. Sharp increases in the cost of food and energy saw full-year inflation reach 7.9% in 2022.