Lufthansa reveals fast-track A380 business-class retrofit to keep premium capacity flying
Germany plugs sanctions loophole: Residence Act now criminalises facilitation of entry for EU-listed individuals
Verdi threatens ‘last wave’ of strikes across German states ahead of final pay talks
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EU Entry-Exit System faces calls for leniency as Germany braces for Easter start-up
Germany’s airports joined EU peers in urging Brussels to let border officers scale back or suspend mandatory biometric enrolment under the new Entry-Exit System during peak periods. Without flexibility, industry groups warn of five-hour queues once full EES checks start on 10 April. Business travellers should prepare for longer first-time processing and tighter Schengen-day calculations.
Black-ice shuts Berlin Brandenburg Airport, crippling air links just before weekend rush
Freezing rain forced Berlin Brandenburg Airport to halt all departures on 5 February, cancelling more than 120 flights and disrupting rail connections. With ice warnings in force until early 6 February, companies must reroute travellers and prepare overnight accommodation claims under EU261 rules.
Icy conditions cut U2 subway line in Berlin, compounding commuter woes after airport closure
Black ice shut large stretches of Berlin’s U2 subway line on 5 February, delaying commutes to government and business districts and creating knock-on effects for rail travellers already rerouted by BER’s airport closure. Mobility teams should expect longer in-city transfer times and monitor day-count thresholds for posted workers stranded by weather.