A German court has banned air traffic controllers at Frankfurt airport from walking out in support of already-striking ground workers.

A union representing striking ground workers at Frankfurt airport today said it will halt its action ahead of an expected resumption of negotiations.

The union representing ground workers at Frankfurt Airport said today that it was extending its strike action until Friday to press its demands for more pay from airport operator Fraport AG.

A strike by ground workers at Frankfurt airport in Germany will be extended through to the middle of the week, union officials said today.