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'Critical point': Europe's airports demand urgent action to avoid summer border delays
European airport and airline associations have once again urged the European Commission to take immediate action as they warn the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) risks travel mayhem and misery for millions this summer.
German airline Lufthansa reveals plan to cut European flights
Lufthansa is rolling out plans to reshape its European network and scale back short-haul capacity over the coming years. Travellers can expect fewer direct flights, more transfers and longer journeys.
REVEALED: The best value summer holiday destinations from Germany
With prices rising in Germany, new research shows that it's still possible to enjoy a summer break abroad without overspending. The key is to choose your destination carefully.
EU worries jet fuel supply situation to worsen
Commercial supplies of jet fuel may worsen this summer despite the improving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Friday.
Why passengers can refund Deutsche Bahn tickets during the heatwave
For the first time Germany's national railway operator is giving passengers the option to cancel tickets free of charge if they want to avoid travelling on super hot days.
'A new low': Deutsche Bahn passengers livid at nationwide railway paralysis
From Berlin to Frankfurt and everywhere in between, railway passengers across Germany were stuck on trains and in stations on Tuesday night due to an unprecedented communication failure.
Why the extreme heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains
The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possible.
Germany's newest long-distance train connects Frankfurt to eastern Europe
Crossing Europe by rail on a budget? A massive new direct train links Frankfurt Airport to Leipzig, Dresden and even extends as far as the Poland-Ukraine border, while promising affordable prices.
What Europe's new deal for airline passenger rights means for you
EU countries have finally agreed on a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the changes impact you and why have airlines reacted angrily?
German cities could see rail links cut as competitor enters market, union warns
Passengers in several German cities could lose direct long-distance rail connections if competition on the country's busiest train routes increases, according to a new study by the railway union EVG.
Berlin's newest S-Bahn line launches to cut travel times to Hauptbahnhof
A brand-new S-Bahn link opened in Berlin on Monday, cutting travel times to the main station – but while some benefits are immediate, full expansion of the line is still expected to take years.
EU to ban airlines from charging parents to sit with children
Airlines will be banned from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on Friday that stopped short of more divisive changes, diplomats said.
LISTED: All the ways to get cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets this summer
Planning a summer vacation by train? Here are the latest offers from Deutsche Bahn for cut-price railway travel around Germany.
Which airlines are banned in the European Union and why?
A total of 154 airlines are banned in the European Union due to safety concerns, after the 2026 update of the ‘EU air safety list’ announced by the European Commission this week.
Deutsche Bahn releases thousands of €15 tickets for Berlin-Hamburg trips
After almost a year of disruptive renovation works, long-distance trains between Berlin and Hamburg will finally run again on Sunday. Deutsche Bahn is offering cut-price tickets to mark the occasion.
Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos
European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tourism chiefs say travellers from around the world are being put off by the prospect of long border delays in Europe.
Frankfurt airport closes Terminal 2 for major upgrade
Frankfurt airport has closed Terminal 2 for several years as part of a major refurbishment. Here's what passengers need to know.
Concerns raised over air passenger rights in Europe as crunch talks continue
Concerns are mounting at a controversial revision of Europe's air passenger rights, as crunch talks between European Parliament and Council negotiators are expected to continue next week ahead of a June 15th deadline.
Will drivers from Germany be charged a fee to pass through Switzerland?
The Swiss parliament has approved a proposal to levy a tax on drivers passing through the country. Here's how the measure would affect travellers from Germany.
Germany scraps airport transit visas for Indian travellers
Indian nationals no longer need a visa to transfer at German airports, following a change to Germany's transit rules that took effect on Wednesday.
EU calls on nine European countries to scrap internal Schengen border checks
The European Commission on Tuesday asked nine countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Denmark and Norway to phase out internal border checks, which have been reinstated in some cases for years.
Austrian protest shuts key European highway
A protest in Austria on Saturday against noise and pollution blocked one of Europe's most important highways connecting Germany and Italy but early reports showed traffic disruptions were not as bad as feared.
Munich airport briefly halts flights after drone alert
Flights were suspended for around an hour at Munich airport on Saturday due to a suspected drone sighting, police and airport authorities told AFP.