Turkish Airlines, Türkiye’s flag carrier, has announced the cancellation of several flights to Greece and Germany scheduled for February 27 and 28 due to widespread strikes in both countries.

The disruptions come as labor actions in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Munich are set to impact air travel and ground services.

In Greece, a 24-hour general strike on February 28 will see air traffic controllers and transport workers walk off the job, severely affecting flights and travel services. The strike coincides with the second anniversary of the tragic Tempe rail disaster, which claimed 57 lives, as unions demand justice for the victims. Turkish Airlines has canceled flights between Istanbul and Athens, as well as Istanbul and Thessaloniki, including flight numbers TK 1841, TK 1842, TK 1843, TK 1844, TK 1847, TK 1848, TK 1849, TK 1850, TK 1881, TK 1882, TK 1893, and TK 1894.

Meanwhile, in Germany, a 48-hour warning strike by employees at Munich Airport on February 27 and 28 has prompted further cancellations. The labor action follows a breakdown in wage negotiations, with more than 1,600 flights expected to be grounded across affected airlines during the period. Turkish Airlines has canceled its Istanbul-Munich routes, including flights TK 1629, TK 1630, TK 1633, TK 1634, TK 1635, TK 1636, TK 1637, and TK 1638.

The cancellations add to growing travel chaos as both strikes threaten significant disruptions for passengers. Turkish Airlines, operating out of Istanbul Airport—one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs—urged travelers to check their flight statuses and make alternative arrangements. The airline has not yet announced whether additional measures will be taken to accommodate affected passengers. (ILKHA)