The German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, citing the ministers of the interior, transport and labor, stated that “Germany will allow the entry of foreign employees as a temporary solution to fill the shortage of workers at German airports.”

Airport operators across Europe, including Germany, are facing a shortage of staff to cope with an influx of passengers as travel demand returns after most Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Photos of travelers waiting in long lines at security checkpoints at Düsseldorf airport last week showed the extent of shortages wreaking havoc during the holiday season.

The German newspaper pointed out that “the ministries of the interior, labor and transport will launch a joint campaign to attract temporary foreign employees to work at German airports,” adding that “there is a shortage of two thousand to three thousand workers at airports.” thousand employees.

The campaign aims to attract a large number of skilled workers from Turkey to Germany, who can be sent within a few months starting in July.