Several Air Berlin pilots calling in sick makes airline cancel over 100 flights
A curious case of mass-sickness has compelled the bankrupt German airline Air Berlin cancel more than 100 flights. Their flights may not be in the air, but sickness is in the air for sure.
The bankrupt German airline Air Berlin recently announced major cut in flights rather than fare cuts. They announced the cancellation of more than 100 flights on Tuesday.
It seems like sickness is in the air since their cancelled flights aren't.
An "unusually high number" of pilots called in sick in what seems like a strike against Air Berlin who is negotiating the transfer of staff to a potential buyer after suffering years of losses.
The aforementioned mass-sickness pushed Air Berlin to cancel flights as the company's website reveals cancelled flights from several German airports.
On Air Berlin's website, they cited "operative reasons" for the cancellations on Tuesday, and asked passengers to call a helpline and refrain from travelling to the affected airports.
Because the carrier no longer offers compensation for cancelled flights, customer advice centres recommended that people affected by the strike book replacements at their own expense.
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