Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system.
As war in Iran pushes jet‑fuel prices higher, flights from Germany could become more expensive and less predictable in the months ahead. Here’s what that means for bookings, prices – and your rights.
Transport ticket machines around Berlin have stopped accepting cash payments due to a 'technical malfunction', but city officials suggest it's time to retire the machines altogether.
A bitter conflict pitting Lufthansa management against much of the German airline's workforce has been left "more entrenched than ever" after a week of industrial unrest, one of the unions involved said Friday.
The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.
The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers.
Germany's leading airline has seen three different worker strikes in the past week, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of flights each day. We asked passengers about their experiences – some say they're calling it quits.
Germany's biggest airline has been hit by back to back to back workers' strikes this week, in addition to facing a looming jet fuel shortage. Now its announced the closure of its regionally-focused subsidiary.
Bus and ferry passengers across large parts of Saxony face major disruption from Wednesday this week as a Verdi warning strike hits local transport in the state.
After pilots at three of Lufthansa's airlines walked off the job on Monday and Tuesday, the union is calling for another strike on Thursday and Friday. The action extends major disruptions in air travel in Germany.
The European Commission said on Tuesday it fears Europe could face jet fuel supply issues "in the near future" with no end in sight to the Iran war that's hit global energy markets.
Perhaps your flight got cancelled or you got caught out by border checks. Or maybe you had to find another way to get to work due to bus strikes. We want to hear your stories of travel disruption when travelling to, from or within Germany.
Pilots at Lufthansa were already on a two-day strike when the company's cabin crew workers announced another two-strike to follow. Why is Germany's biggest airline seeing so many strikes, and where are travellers affected?
It's been another week and another public transport strike in the German 'Free State' of Bavaria lately. Here's where passengers will be affected by a day long warning strike on Tuesday.
Lufthansa pilot strikes are disrupting flights across Germany on Monday and Tuesday. Travellers flying via Frankfurt, Munich or regional airports should expect cancellations and last‑minute changes.
The pilots' union for Lufthansa, Europe's biggest air transport group, on Saturday announced a two-day strike in Germany from Monday over a long-standing salary and pensions dispute.
Despite claims that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks would be "fully operational" by April 10th, many airports have reported disruption and some Channel ports don't even have the technology for full rollout yet.
After days of confusion over Germany’s new military service law, the defence minister has clarified that men of military age can still travel freely – for now.
Lufthansa flights from major German airports may be cancelled on April 10th with the airline urging travellers to check their bookings early. Thousands of travellers could be affected.
Flights to and from Germany haven't been severely impacted by jet fuel supply issues yet, but that could change quickly if the war in the Middle East continues. We asked airlines what passengers can expect.
Several major German cities, including Nuremberg, Augsburg and Dresden are affected by public transportation strikes this week as union negotiations have failed to result in agreements in these locations.
Germany’s recently updated military service law requires male citizens of a certain age to seek approval before spending more than three months abroad. What does this mean for dual-nationals and would‑be Germans?
If you’re caught without a ticket in Germany, it’s possible you could end up in jail. The justice minister now wants to change that, in a move that could affect thousands of people every year.
